Dan's Way Back To Health & Fitness (Every Episode 2hrs+ Super Compilation!)

[@BexandRiggs]

Thanks

[@gcn]

Wow! Thank you so much It is very kind, what other videos would you like to see us make?

[@daniellloyd100]

Thank you very much!

[@Hogdog4343]

This is without doubt, the best video that GCN has ever made.

[@Mike0]

I was think last week they should make a playlist of all the recent Dan videos, this beats that idea by far

[@Wotlarks]

I took early retirement from being a GP at 57 4 years ago. I had no excuse then and gave up alcohol (I definitely had a problem with it and a family history of alcoholic liver disease). I bought a peloton during lockdown and really got into cycling and decided to do ride London 2 years ago and bought a road bike. My sister suggested we try a triathlon so I started running for the first time in my life. Did Swim Serpentine 2 mile swim this year and now training for the London Marathon. My diet is pretty good and Zoe says I have lots of good bacteria but I still eat too many ready meals so that’s my job for this year as well as marathon training! So I think I would say your never to old!

[@bungee7503]

I hope you’re never too old. I’ve always ridden. Last year, admittedly on ebikes, we rode between Gibraltar and Nordkapp, covering 6,000 kilometres in 3-1/2 months. I think that the three keys to healthy longevity are cardiovascular fitness, strength training and flexibility. At 66, I’m finally getting serious about the last two.

[@dereknalley]

43 year old male here as well. I started getting into cycling right at the start of Covid. And I absolutely wouldn't have come as far as I have without the great gang at GCN dropping excellent content and knowledge like this video right here. Four years on, I'm fitter, healthier, happier, and I'm about to go on a 550km single day challenge in February. Thanks a million GCN!

[@carmenplacido9479]

This series was fantastic. Dan’s earnestness, knowledge and humor made these videos some of the highlights of the year. Thanks!

[@gcn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jumperdriver1]

I enjoy how honest Dan is. I truly admire him for that. I’m now almost 2 months alcohol free… with no plans of drinking in my future. I’ve been a life long exerciser, and have a nice balance in my life… wearing a fitness tracker and seeing Dan go thru this made me realize that alcohol isn’t worth it at all and goes against everything I work hard at… the fun aspect of alcohol is really short lived and the negative consequences are measurable and obvious.

[@Daplinksta]

Unless of course I missed the GCN challenge where they attempt 500 km while finishing off a pack of cigarettes....Episode idea right there.

[@gcn]

Have you been inspired to start your own journey to fitness? 🏋️

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

Yes! Multiple day fasting has been amazing for me. Diets, exercise, sleep, and medicine didn't work but six day fasts have worked. Please research multiple day fasts and the lack of a bonk when cycling fasted.

[@AdamAnderson-y2q]

​@@IdahoFatTireBikeFunI don't think I could do that, always hungry

[@Navyyseal2895]

How many people were smokers, alcoholics and do bare minimum exercise whilst presenting on a fitness channel though? It’s really frustrated that it’s so single person centred this whole thing.

[@danielt91]

Yes. But there has to be something very wrong with me. I've completed nearly 13000k riding a bike according to Strava in 2024, but my VO2 Max (according to Garmin Venu 2) is just 43. That being 34 years old male at 180cm height and 80kg. Basically a couch potato. 😢

[@IdahoFatTireBikeFun]

@@Navyyseal2895 in my opinion we mostly need exercise influencers who have had or have serious health problems, diet problems, exercise problems, sleep problems, and whatnot rather that former professional athletes who have fallen from grace a bit. That Dan Lloyd's problems with alcohol and smoking are public makes me MUCH more interested in his videos. He is basically a normal human being with many flaws that used to be a professional cyclist rather than a perfect human that we can't relate to. His flaws make him far more interesting!

[@cb6866]

Thanks again Dan and crew , I watched the whole series and appreciated all your work . Today starts mine .

[@lennyharp]

I love the efficiency of bicycle for commuting and racing. Fitness is real conclusion to walking, running and bicycling. Personally I have ridden 330 miles in 24 hours twice in my past. I supported a RAAM rider in a 10 day crossing of the USA. Jim Elliott was a friend and riding buddy that I ended up driving with his father, coach and a few people. My endurance riding made me the choice for night driving. I loved this experience but suggested to Jim to stick with 24 hours as a better choice. I think he followed my advice. He was a hero to me and many!

[@jimcurry714]

Just watched this series sat on the Turbo. Brilliant as a 54 year old who came to cycling and triathlons and running ten years ago and has lost 55 kgs along the way I think this is spot on. Have just spent 20 mins forwarding this to anyone I can think of who would benefit. Which is basically everyone I know. Great work Dan 💪💪

[@localride51rivertrail37]

Dan! Awesome 😎 ! The impact this will have on people’s real life is more than you think. Content like this is why I’m a GCN ultra fan.

[@aminburke2459]

He got REAL with this one, real Indeed. People will relate to this a lot because it speaks to normal people.

[@Daplinksta]

@@aminburke2459 normal people don't promote a healthy lifestyle/activity while hiding the fact they're a smoker...for ya know half a decade. Again Dan Lloyd...paid hypocrite. FYI-not his drinking to which I refer but...his smoking. Which we were completely unaware of until his whole road to redemption schtick.

[@JoelDucote]

Dan, great series. I recently hit 50, and decided it was time to get back in shape. This series has been very informative. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@pette83]

Tack!

[@gcn]

Thank you. Dan

[@Lillee1969]

After watching your very relatable series I too have been motivated to reduce my alchohol intake. I have tried many of the zero alchohol beers and actually they arent all that bad! It gets me over the extremely strong "need a cold beer on a Friday after work" urge which has to be a win! So thank you! I will be keen to know if/how it effects my cycling this year...

[@SimonEvatt]

Thank you Dan - genuinely inspirational!

[@PVVI2015]

Excellent series Dan! Very motivating! It will make a difference! I went alcohol free for one month about 15 years ago and haven’t had any alcohol since. With the latest info about the negatives, I’m glad I did!

[@RonaldMartin-l6e]

Well done Dan, i really enjoyed the series. I just subscribed to GCN in the fall of 2024 so watched all the episodes just recently. I agree with many of the positive comments made by others and in particular those referencing the motivation to reduce alcohol. I am 60 and a very active cyclist and thanks in part to your episode on alcohol consumption i will be significantly reducing my consumption level in 2025 and starting the year with "dry January" I have pretty aggressive goals for the several fondos i will be riding in 2025 and see a dramatic reduction in alcohol use (i love red wine) as a way to improve my chances at achieving those goals and more importantly improved general health and longevity. I am a big GCN fan - thanks for all the great content! Best wishes for awesome 2025

[@BillShearn]

My journey back to health started in 2018 at 466lbs I was on the wrong side with very scary risk factors bearing down on me... I know that health is a broad spectrum and anytime we move the needle towards the good side we are making progress! Improving Sleep and removing alcohol made a large impact on my overall health and wellness. Cycling and the GCN network have entertained and informed me and fueled my passion for exploring the world on two wheels thank for sharing your journey ❤

[@markturner-smith5309]

Brilliant work Dan 👍👍

[@MaxVoltageTech]

Independent of your videos, I have made changes less than 2 months ago. In November, I discovered I had insulin resistance. I had been ignoring the symptoms of this which are little to no hair on feet and lower legs (where there was hair before), increase in moles and skin tags as well as a few more things that have escaped me. Since this time, I put myself on a very strict keto diet. By strict, I mean that I haven't had a single day where I have indulged including Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other parties that are common this time of year. It has been pretty amazing to see the changes. At 6' 3", I was 270 pounds. In about a month and a half, I have lost 25 pounds. As a reference, a little less than 5 years ago just after the start of Covid, I weighed 214 but gained 40 lbs in the next year. Also, a number of the growths on my skin have started to "heal" and disappear. My sugar intake was off the chart and sugar intake can cause these growths. I am taking bite sized goals. First goal is to lose 10% of my body weight and continue the keto diet until mid February. I am only 2 pounds away from the 10% goal. I have not incorporated any exercise at this point, but I will be introducing it mid month. I will be changing to a 2nd shift work schedule which I am not happy about, but am viewing it as an opportunity to introduce exercise in the morning and improving my sleep. Your video inspired me to plan other changes in diet and exercise. I have a bad hip that has limited my ability to exercise, but with the loss in weight and reduction in sugar intake (which reduces inflamation), the hip is better and allows me to do more therapy exercises on the hip so that will be a new focus. Thank you for this video.

[@darrengogolan4271]

I have much respect for you in this process Dan. I’m 48 and have been on a similar journey since about 40 (parts of this because I want to and parts out of necessity). Much of what you’ve said has really resonated with me. Just wanted to say thanks because it’s been super encouraging. 👍.

[@mgpina]

Truly an inspiration and not trying to sell a product. Today I started my change and doing as much as possible, keep at it

[@nanestev]

Thanks!

[@gcn]

Thank you! Dan

[@nanestev]

Very honest, comprehensive and inspirational series of videos. Thank you!

[@LovingMidLife]

Loved the whole series and by far the best use of a compilation I’ve seen on GCN. Forwarded this along to a family member who I think can use it. Thank you for taking the time to put this together and for the willingness to do this publicly. Chapeau!

[@MrPhlukanad]

Brilliant Dan! Best thing I've seen on health ever! More please!

[@dadtunesatx6645]

What a great series, Dan! Congratulations on your results and thank you for helping inspire me to get back in the gym and work on strength training. Cycling is fun for me, the gym is boring. However, your information on the importance of strength training and grip strength has given me new motivation to get back in the gym as part of my weekly exercise. 2025 is going to be a great year. Thanks for all of the inspirational content you guys at GCN create for us!

[@saud259]

Really a good way of showing how workouts and changes in lifestyle benefit even if we are getting older.

[@Darth_Firebolt]

Dan, you inspired me. Now I go ride for two hours a day even if I don't feel like it. I'm losing weight, sleeping better, eating better, and I have more energy.

[@trevejenkyn9888]

Thank you Dan, it's really good a great thing to put them together, really enjoyed it all. Best wishes Treve

[@deborahscheers6662]

This is such great content!! Thank you very much Dan and GCN for making these series and this video putting all together. I saved this video because of the great content ❤ Such inspiration 😊

[@TehWit]

Fascinating, well done GCN and Dan!

[@MrStefanoCampioli]

Thanks

[@gcn]

Thank you Stefano. Dan

[@Aragorn.Strider]

love this series

[@patricksullivan4732]

Hi GCN crew! First, as a long-time fan I want to say what a brilliant job of creating and cultivating a wonderfully fun, light-hearted, inclusive cycling community that isn't afraid to laugh at itself, while at the same time digging deep into topics that we take seriously. I don't know how you balance it all but you do! Dan, thank you for doing this series. I've looked forward to each episode and each one has informed my behavior as I go forward with 47 years behind me. I have had an alcohol dependency for my entire adult life. Nothing that would raise major alarm bells to onlookers, but an absolute need for a few beers or glasses of wine every evening. Although stifiled, temper tantrum panic would ensue without those drinks, and I hated how out of control I felt. I would beat myself up daily over it, feeling like a pathetic weakling. I've been speaking to supportive friends and a therapist about it for 5 years, trying to snap that craving elastic, but unsuccessfully. Every morning I would tell myself that I won't drink today. And every evening I would find an excuse, hiding my second, third, and fourth pours from my family. Embarrassing. Then I watched your series. It was one of two final nudges I needed, the other being help from a close friend. And then I did it. I stopped drinking. The first week was pretty rough. OK it was actually brutal in the evenings. I felt like I couldn't do it, like I couldn't imagine my life without it. But then I remembered that you did it. "Dan did it. Dan did it. Dan did it." So I gutted it out. And then on day eight the panicky cravings just suddenly melted. I couldn't believe it. I stll can't. I feel free from it at last. I have been able to still drink socially through the holidays without any issues, and small cravings are noticeable sometimes, but that overpowering need for beer or wine every night is gone. I've also noticed the sleep and other benefits you referenced. I'm so grateful to my friends who have helped me explore this over the years, and to you, Dan, for giving me that one last motivator, that one bit of evidence I needed to make me believe I could do it. Endless gratitude. Oh, also, I am not spending all that money on alcohol any longer! I've really noticed it in my budget. I was thinking of ear marking some of the savings to get back into racing, but I think it would be nice to donate some of it to a charity instead. I think I know of a good one! Also also, to the GCN team excluding Simon: please PLEASE entrap Simon into doing a triathlon on 2025. There MUST be a way. Thank you Dan!

[@daniellloyd100]

Hi Patrick. I've read a lot of comments over the years, but this one really hit home. I think I mentioned it in the videos, but I wasn't sure about documenting this whole thing as I was unsure there'd be much interest, but your comment alone has made it all worthwhile. What I'm most impressed with is that you've drunk socially over the holidays and not had any issues. I did the same, but I was looking forward to January 1st and abstaining again for at least a month. I feel like I've broken the habit now, and that I am in control of alcohol as opposed to the other way around - it sounds like you're now in the same place. As for Si doing a triathlon - there are dramatic changes, and then there are miracles. I think that might be the latter! Dan

[@Pierrelafayeedney]

Amazing stuff mate. What a video!

[@longstaffemedia]

Brilliant, shared with 4 people already thank you

[@jonathanspackman9290]

This has been so interesting and helpful. I've never been 'fit' but love mountain biking. I particularly enjoyed the section on food as I think this is my biggest area where I need to improve. Thank you for this honest series. Loved it!

[@Rob-tw]

Enjoying watching the video. Have watched the first three parts. Looking forward to the rest. I ride often, but I need to build up muscle mass. Hopefully your inspiration will get me going.

[@Ale_BR]

Amazing content Dan. Thank you very much. This is so inspiring and enlightening. I’m the same age as you, so I probably have similar goals and concerns. I already started to make some progress based on your videos, and I’m determined to incorporate this into my life style. And I’m sharing this with friends and family. Way to go, and perfect for a new year’s/life’s resolution!

[@lord-dudester]

Great video. Really inspired me. Nice one Dan

[@cuebj]

Proposing to watch this with numerous friends and family, possibly as quite a large group with pause for discussions as a sort of stocktake your health party. It's been a great series.

[@Ale_BR]

Thanks

[@gcn]

Thank you! Dan

[@matthewkutilek3632]

Excellent video. Kudos to you for taking pause, evaluating your own life and taking necessary changes to live a fuller and longer life.

[@daLoerdchen]

And another comment: It's really good to see how much the average quality of your content has improved since becoming independent again. I subscribed for many many years, but stopped my subscription sometime a few years ago because I didn't feel like watching all those ads all the time. Because of this series I resubscribed, and if the amount of ads stays like in this videos with Whoop, it is perfectly acceptable in my opinion. :)

[@r.massattack4052]

Lets Go Dan! Great Job getting back to it. Its very hard getting back into being consistent with exercise, diet, supplements, etc. The GCN team for me into training on zwift. I use the GCN training videos while on zwift so i kill 2 birds, 1 stone. It's been more than 4 months since I've been back on my bike. I've got alot of excuses but i still haven't gotten in for 30 minutes but I'll be pushing for you to get back into shape so I'll need to do the same. Time to get after it Dan! You got it. I can't wait to see the follow-up videos

[@jpg6482]

Fantastic video. Can relate to this.

[@derwent1972]

Having been cycling from the age of 16 to 45 I lose my way as my kids go involved in other sports and in the past 3 years my cycling drop from 5000 miles year to 500. Having watch Dan I have reactive my Zwift and changing my diet thanks Dan it the kick I need to get my fitness levels back up again

[@gregknipe8772]

this has been a unique presentation from the start, few could pull this off and be interesting. I enjoy your briefs on the weeks racing results, what to look forward to, and your ability to include the lives, and the passing / loss, of racers important to the sport. I have learned to care about things that I had zero familiarity with. as a non road racer, non competitive type, but always on a bike year round, your work has added a sense of wonder to the world of bike racing, and cycling in general. bravo and thank you. live long and prosper.

[@EdMartSr]

I have watched tons of GCN videos. This is the one that pushed me to subscribe! I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. I'm starting my own journey as well! Checking in from NJ (USA) Thank You!

[@danielhoffman7414]

Really appreciating this series Dan, especially your honesty and accessibility. Always been fairly lucky with my health and fitness despite seemingly actively trying to ruin it, partly as a result of 27 years as a chef, so lots of smoking, a fair amount of alcohol, and sporadic and very little exercise. Over the last few years I've definitely started to notice a bit of a deterioration of my general health and fitness, especially mental health, something I've always struggled with. So over the past couple years I've been trying to figure out a sustainable way to change this trend. First major step being to change my career, a good work, life balance in the hospitality industry is extremely difficult. So, I've quit the industry and have started a new business in the cycling industry, hoping to fully absorb myself in the industry and as a hugely motivating extra benefit achieve a much better and healthier work life balance, improved health and fitness and just enjoy a more active lifestyle.

[@daniellloyd100]

Great to hear Daniel. I was watching a video with Heston Blumenthal recently (as I'm sure you have too) and it confirmed everything I've heard about how brutal the hospitality industry is. Glad to hear you've taken control of your own future. Dan

[@robertmcgowan7758]

Thanks!

[@gcn]

thanks for the support!

[@georgemikodesigns]

As many below have mentioned....I'm also inspired. Losing my father recently to heart disease only intensifies the need to stay proACTIVE! Already shared it 5x before the end of Ep1 - Cheers

[@jamesprince8753]

Nice to get the full video upload, thank you! I’m well impressed, it’s motivating, real, and inspiring. It’s great to have you do the video, someone who can be trusted, not some fake BS. Well done winning the running race BTW. 😎

[@Jay626B]

I sit like 15hr a day 8 of them are for work. The others are for gaming and watching gcn and cycle videos lol. I am 43 and 5'6 270 pounds and its got to stop or I will be stop and that is not a good thing. One of the hender I have is that I need company other wise I wont do it. But now its more of a put up or shut up life or death. Good thing is a lot of it can be changed I just got to do it. Ty for the video

[@neilnicholas4028]

I loving this series. Well researched and presented. I saw massive benefits from stop drinking, the hardest thing was the reaction of my friend and family!!

[@eduardoschneider2010]

Thanks for sharing, im starting my journey to health and longevity. lets hope for the best.

[@Leebobs1983]

I loved this series and putting it together as one video is a superb idea. I know a few people who will be really interested in the long form.

[@andrewzach1921]

Really took control of my health and fitness when i turned 50. I had gone from fit and fat several times throughout my life. My baseline has always been closer to fat than i would like but with work i would get to fit. As i approached 50 i could feel myself getting closer to fat again. I really adjusted my calories and started my fitness again with just walking. Now I'm my later 50's and i have a diet that works for me and a desire to be in the gym. I alternate lifting 3 times a week and cardio 3 times a week. Using the bike trainer has reignited a desire to ride outside but the last time i did i went too hard and too long for my age and put my spine really out of alignment and i haven't ridden outside for over several years. Going to pull the bike out again in the spring and try again but go a lot slower than i did before. Watching GCN helps with keeping my motivation up. Thanks for the video

[@mountainmorgy]

I took 8 years off the bike due to illness. About 2 years ago I started strength training (predominantly compound) in the gym. Last summer I got back on the bike - I’ve lost only between 10 to 20 watts off my FTP from when I was at my peak from racing. I’m also now almost 40 (and still am chronically ill) - I think that speaks for itself!

[@juliancromwell6909]

Dan, that is inspirational. My body is very similar to how yours was, and I have a similar lifestyle and habits. You have motivated me to change. Thank you. And I hope you continue to update us on progress...

[@andybutler3868]

Great series Dan

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

Wonderful thank you

[@aleach1985]

No less inspirational on second viewing. Well done Dan

[@MattGilmourCycling]

So good to see Dan looking happy and to see the progress he made 👌

[@Morehills840]

Inspiring.

[@martinandrews2860]

Well done. Inspirational. Thanks.

[@garethjones8466]

Excellent series 👍🏻

[@RobertPender]

Amazing video Dan 👏

[@colinjones9515]

I thoroughly enjoyed this series it was delightful and enlightening, my only slight issue is that the "journeys" starting point is at a vo2 max of 52 ,( it's hardly couch to 5k is it), but I appreciate it's goals of inspiring others to also improve their fitness.

[@Your_Paramour]

Well a former pro who doesn't get really fat in retirement is always going to have a fairly high vo2 max.

[@colinjones9515]

@@Your_Paramour fair enough but it would have been a little more interesting given his significantly increased running activity if he would have tracked the improvement in running Vo2, and as I said I understand that's it's meant to be inspirational, just technically speaking not much of a "journey"

[@LittleTalksWithMyles]

I loved this series, and think it’s a great idea to piece it all together! I will dig in today and have it on as I jump on the bike and slip into ZWIFT continuing my own journey back to fitness. 😊👍

[@thomashartney8329]

These were excellent series of videos for me especially for planning my strategy for 25 cycling events season Basically I'm 68 only started cycling mid 2020 during Covid Got to love it Did Ring of Kerry 170km during 2022 and 2023 packing 92kg weight , 2 significant climbs in that event Did physical fitness tests at Santty Sports Medicine Clinic in September 2023, simply because my medical insurance covered it and I was retired VO2 max 38mg/min/kg However I knew by end of 2023, I wouldn't be lower body strong enough for Ring of Beara 140km May '24 and Tour de Beara 160km Sept "24 because there are 8 and 10 No long and/or very steep climbs So from February ' 24 started at training gym with personal trainer etc back squats, deadlifts, lunges, etc Between September 23 and May 24 had dropped from 90kg to 80kg Did the 2 Beara events in appalling rain without having to get off bike on steep gradients which was my criteria for success or failure I'm a slow cyclist 20km/hr regular terrain Still at training gym 3 times per week, 1 coach to 4 people At 68 looking forward to 2025 season Again Dan absolutely great videos, much to think about

[@gcn]

thank you so much for the comment, best of luck in 2025!

[@dtsybulskyi]

Thanks Dan and the team for the whole series! These series definitely played a role in my mindset and behaviour towards health and lifestyle. Thanks for helping us have better healthier lives! ❤

[@TESTA-CC]

Quality Stuff Dan 👌👌

[@daLoerdchen]

2h 44m! Brilliant! Thanks!! (Lots of exclamation marks!!!) :D

[@overlandingfamily]

Awesome Tips. Thank you

[@johannesbader4500]

Giving up alcohol altogether years ago felt like growing a third lung when swimming or riding the bike.

[@jameslee-pevenhull5087]

Jan Ulrich went home for Christmas and put on 10kg. January, Feb and Mar was a fat reducing project. In the process, his power and endurance improved. The Christmas binge refueled with the vitamins and minerals he'd lost in the racing season.

[@neilnicholas4028]

Dan, I love your honesty about nicotine. I’m in a very similar position, I’ve managed to dramatically cut down drinking but I can’t seem to shift the nicotine - any tips would be much appreciated. I’m now in my 40s so have moved away from cardio to resistance and I’ve seen massive improvements in my strength, body shape and overall wellness. I do need to find a way of including some cardio again and you’re inspiring me to fit a couple of morning runs in again. Great content. Cheers Neil

[@JimEatsPlants]

Thanks for putting this out as a single video. Dan, watching your pringles section, I think you'd like the book The Pleasure Trap by Dr Doug Lisle, and in general related to the goals in you video, How Not to Age by Dr Michael Greger

[@blutch222]

Could you expand on why you think you haven't fallen back in love with cycling? Interesting series!

[@MikeBertelsenDK]

My journey starts today. If you see this comment in the future, feel welcome to ask how it went. Big kudos to GCN for this video.

[@Manuando88]

Que maravilla de documento enhorabuena

[@markgenest6206]

Please keep it going Dan. Where will you be at the 1 year mark?

[@spammusubican]

Love this series, smart to put it all together too! Just as a heads up, at the moment the timestamps in the description for the last couple chapters are incorrect.

[@hendrix2430]

fantastic

[@liamwalsh5609]

Dan - congrats on a fantastic documentary and inspirational journey back to health! Question - Do you recall the name and details of the fitness evaluation package you took at the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance? I searched the website but didn't find things like the cost, or whether the follow-ups are included or not? I sent them an enquiry but am still awaiting a response. Any info welcome, thanks!

[@clausclausie7560]

Great having it all in one video. I must say I was fooled. I figured Dan was in top shape and cycled constantly. And the drinking and nicotine.... who knew??

[@PapaPaul723]

Hey Dan, Going through this a second time as the compilation. I pick it up where I left off. Just finished the sleep series. Will try the glycine for sleep, need to be more regular (and up the dose) with the magnesium as well. The herbal supplements have given me unusual dreams. Straight melatonin was the worst. Gonna keep at it, because I can feel the difference immediately. Visceral fat and VO2 max in my goals for the year. Have a Crit race on my birthday that I want to try. End of July, so I can have some impact on my fitness level. Question I have is do I race novice or 60+ seniors. Last year Novice was a bunch of early teens that I can probably compete with. I'll get smoked with the seniors. But we won't crash with the seniors..... Thanks again for putting this together. Its been really impactful. You should bring this down to Cannes film festival. Have Conor bring his road rage one down there as well. Both brilliant documentaries. PS do the Manchester/London ride. I donated once and will donate again if it needs some help to get over the top. Don't hate me. 8-D

[@jameslee-pevenhull5087]

My doctor said "Everything in moderation". My cycle club pals say "As much as you can". Doc is right.

[@GummeeH3]

I stopped drinking to excess at about A21. I'm 57 now. I'll still have one. Two if I'm really partying it up. I took a year off cause it was taking me minutes to crawl off the bike and I figured I 'd rather have a back than a season. I started hashing (on-on!) and put on 40# from drinking beer despite running. Took me appx 5 years to get it back off. I'm not back to racing weight, but I'm also not in my 30s any more. Since it's 1/1, I'm off to go riding now M

[@davel3616]

In my late 40’s I was in a place where I was semi-injured about a third of the time. The kind of thing where you make a funny face when you get out of a chair and it takes ten steps before you’re walking normally. Mostly lower back and neck. I started doing 15 minutes of stretching every morning while I have my coffee, following Tom Merrick videos on KZbin (I think his channel is called body weight warriors). It’s been a total game changer, I strongly recommend it. I’m 51 now and flexibility / mobility work has become part of my standard program. I look forward to it every morning.

[@jamielee8348]

Rock climber and cyclist here… “grip strength increases life expectancy” hell yeah!! I like this video😂😂😂😂

[@FredFox-m9v]

I have been involved with cycling all my life at club TT's, commuting for 25 years, 34 miles per day, general cycling and still train hard at 66 now. At my age, i see many of my less fitness and health aware age cohorts and younger, falling by the wayside now. Some are dead, some have heart problems, obesity, diabetes etc. Exercise, particularly high intensity exercise over a lifetime is well worth doing and my slim, fit, no comorbidity and prescription drug free existence at my age is an indicator of it's value in later life. Another observation is that i see many professional athletes just give up when their careers are over and become unhealthy. I can't understand people with obvious natural ability, just cease to try any more ? Why ?

[@jazzcatjohn]

People's circumstances differ and sometimes they just get burned out. That's why. Good for you for keeping it going but being judgmental of others doesn't help anybody.

[@andrewzach1921]

People often need a specific goal to put time into training. It's hard to wrap your mind around being selfish with your time and energy to be available later on to help others as you age.

[@FredFox-m9v]

I'm nothing special. If I can do it anybody can. In fact I have just got off an aerobic threshold hour on zwift. I did a lot of my training commuting. That time is available for anybody who works, so it is not being selfish.I am retired now, so have hours to fill daily. Is there a better use of ones time ? If looking after yourself is selfish, more people should be selfish and not be selfish taking hospital beds in later life ? My comment about athletes is a demonstration of will. These people obviously have the ability but the goal of competition should be replaced with looking after themselves as an alternative goal.

[@davel3616]

I always figured when an elite athlete retires, they feel like they can finally take it easy, eat what they want and drink what they want, after many years of unyielding dedication to physical performance. Unfortunately they occasionally go way overboard. The baseball player Kirby Puckett is one case that comes to mind.

[@zabelwatson]

Really enjoyed the videos funny first time I ever met came across you was in Tour of Ireland we were down to support Phil Deignan and you were in the Bar with him you were riding for Cervelo and you had to go outside for a wee smoke was quite a eye opener but being a cyclist didn’t shock me 😂😂 as we all enjoy a beer and doing something against the system 🍻🍻🚬🚬

[@MTBScotland]

50 this year. been trying to get fit enough to do 100 mile ride for the last two and failed. made a plan for this year (sod law my knee starts hurting today lol)

[@tonysweet9137]

How do I sign up for this study? You see I have a condition called Chronic Heart Failure. This is due to a disease called Marfans. All three valves in my heart are bad. The harder I exercise my heart pumps blood the wrong direction. This causes my lungs to fill with blood. When I first took up cycling I would run out of air gasping for every breath. Today I have none of these issues. My doctor told me I have conditioned my body to not have any symptoms of my diseases. I also have a pacemaker. At rest they found I had a resting heart rate of 18 bmp. My doctor was shocked by this. Paced by the pace maker it is now 60 bmp. When it is not running away from tacacardia. My heart is dieing. But when I saw the doctor two weeks ago I had a blood saturation of 100%. I find this amazing. But I ride or pedal hard. Every ride I average 21.0 mph of more and cover 30 miles on every ride. I do this 5 times we a week. I should mention I am pushing 70. I will be 65 this year. I should also mention I ride or own a Velomobile. This velomobile has been a life saver for me.

[@Dirschau]

I'm 43 yo. This is the best motivation for me to start training, however garmin shows (based on my activity), that my vo2 max is 51... I don't belive it 😅

[@DrJakeK]

This episode feels like deja vous…

[@user-mg8lx8ht8f]

absolute chad

[@raceace]

Those traumatic VO2max tests bring back unpleasant memories.