Question 1

correlation between exercise mountain bike amd gimn vs general health benefits is scientifily supported?benefits of movement?work eight hours sitted..

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Yes: There is a plethora of literature that supports that movement and exercise promote better health. There are many people that have sedentary jobs. That can be combated by getting up several times an hour to move around and with what you do in your time off. Mountain biking is excellent exercise so keep doing that. Good luck.

Question 2

is it possible that i'll get achilles tendonitis when i do the exercise mountain climbers and other jumping exercise. without shoes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It is possible. I would however that you really should use cross training or similar shoes when exercising to avoid just those issues.

Question 3

is moutain climber exercise safe for beginners?

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Yes: It's a safe but can be hard on beginners with low endurance.

Question 4

what are the benefits of wearing a mouthguard while mountain biking/snow skiing?

Accepted Answer

Protection: The same as with any other sport. A mouth guard will absorb some impact of a traumatic impact protecting the teeth and gums.

Question 5

i walk and ride my mountain bike for exercise, recently got back into resistance training, how important is that to an overall exercise program?

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Important: An overall exercise program ideally has an aerobic component and an anerobic/resistance component.

Question 6

how long does it take for muscles to loose its effectiveness after exercise? how long can i rest before training again for a mountain biking event?

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Not quite sure of ?: Muscle build up from training goes away 50% by 6 months. 
How long to rest between exercise depends. Normally I don't; I run and lift weights daily. But when I did an 8 mile uphill quarry run and had muscle break down I stopped for about 2 weeks.
Mainly, judge the amount you can do to have muscle pain NOT BUILD UP.

Question 7

holistic and alternative med needed.i got a fresh milk thistle plant from the mountains. how do i prepare it at home to benefit from its antioxidants?

Accepted Answer

Go slow with it: Most of the alternative medicines do not do a whole lot of good for you. So i would not spend too much money for things whose benefit is not scientifically proven. What are you trying to treat/prevent?
Antioxidents are blown out of reality in their benefits. I doubt that you benefit much from such things.

Question 8

can't lose weight with a underactive thyroid. i am doing plenty of exercise via mountain biking but my weight seems to yo yo, any advise?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid medicine: I hope you are taking thyroid hormone replacement therapy and having your doctor check your lab results every 3-6 months.

That you are mountain biking regularly suggests that you are taking your thyroid meds. Your "yo yo" weight may reflect your mountain biking converting fat to muscle which usually happens without change in weight.

Question 9

is there a benefit for exercise in my 80s?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Exercise at any age can be very beneficial. You can incerease muscle mass, aerobic capacity, bone strength and balance, sense of vitality, improved mood, improved memory. Just start slowly and carefully. If you have not been exercising, you should see your doctor and make sure there are reasons to avoid exercise. If it is safe for you to exercise, have someone who knows how to, help  you start.

Question 10

what are the benefits of exercising - why should you exercise?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Good for overall health. Gets the blood pumping which help to heal, repair and grow the body!

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I walk and ride my mountain bike for exercise, recently got back into resistance training, how important is that to an overall exercise program?

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Holistic and alternative med needed.i got a fresh milk thistle plant from the mountains. how do i prepare it at home to benefit from its antioxidants?

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Can't lose weight with a underactive thyroid. i am doing plenty of exercise via mountain biking but my weight seems to yo yo, any advise?

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