Hi, Everyone,
Yuppers, I'm new here.
I've been following a "volumetrics-based" weight loss program for 7 weeks with good success, considering I'm in my early 60s and considered morbidly obese. Yeah, got a few other health issues just as part of the aging process and how I haven't taken care of my body, but nothing that would prevent me from gentle exercise.
About 4 weeks ago, I added doing exercise from one of the Leslie Sansone videos (I can eek out 24 minutes of taking-it-down-a-notch-from-how-fast-they-end-up-going-on-the DVD). Hey, I'm older and have more to move! lolam
Last week, I had DH pull out my very old (ancient!) stationary bike I've had for the past 30+ years. The only thing that works on it is the "biking" pedals part, and the front wheel turning as I pedal.
The timer doesn't work, the adjustment to make the pedals more resistant doesn't work, and the speedometer and odometer don't work. I'm so glad the pedals and the wheel work!! I can last about 6 minutes, so far, on the stationary bike. I started at 2 minutes, so yay for me.
Anyway, I'm wondering if anyone knows which one burns more calories. I can't tell how fast I'm going on the stationary bike, and it has no resistance on the pedals so to speak, but still I sweat. The Sansone walking DVD, from what I can tell by looking on line, (if I can keep up for the 1 mile walk) says I'll burn about 100 calories.
I'd like more bang for my sweat, y'know, but wouldn't mind mixing it up to alleviate boredom. What would be your guess as to which one-- the walking I'm able to do, or the stationary biking I'm able to do--burns more calories?
Oh, and I also use small, handheld "barbell-type free weights every other day--2 sets, 12 reps each set.
Thanks for any input!
Jo