Yesterday I cat-BIKED for the cheetahs as part of Catmosphere’s 2022 Catwalk.
Partnering with Panthera, Catwalk is an annual, global, up-to-7km outdoor walk designed to raise awareness about our collective well-being through the stories of Big Cats and their conservation challenges. It is a virtual race which is open to everyone of all abilities that can be achieved in the way that best suits the individual. (Obviously, I chose to bike the 6 miles I pledged.)
This year, Catwalk was held on November 5th. I registered as part of the CHEETAH crew. (Quelle surprise, huh?)
Panthera is a wonderful organization that I’ve supported for many years now.
If you wish help them in their efforts on behalf of Big Cats, you can donate here: panthera.org/catmosphere.
I changed-up my workout routine again. Still doing the strength training bit in the morning, although I’ve been swapping that out for yoga a couple of days a week. For cardio I’ve been doing S.I.T. for the past month and I love it.
S.I.T. stands for “Short Interval Training”. These intervals (cycles) go like this:
- Short bursts of intense activity that last 30 seconds. For me this means maintaining a speed in the 100s (RPM – Rotations per Minute)
- “Rest” periods of moderate activity for 3-5 minutes. Here I stay anywhere in the 70s.
These cycles are then repeated 4-8 times.
I do a 5-minute warm-up before hopping on the stationary bike, then a 2-minute cool-down followed by stretches.
Sprint Interval Training: How to Burn Fat and Increase Speed
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