OK, before I start, yes this is a serious question!
I’m 50 years old and some 30 years ago was an elite level road racer. I’ve never stopped cycling although somewhere in that 30 year period I managed to pick up some responsibilities, kids, etc, as well as a bit of timber.
In the past 4-5 years I’ve managed to get much fitter – no alcohol for 10 years, try to eat healthily and get somewhere between 80 and 150 miles a week in on the bike (either road or mtb, usually weather dependent).
The past two years, I’ve been getting a bit more competitive, riding a few sportive and have gone as far as the odd TLI road race.
I’m plenty fit and fast enough – 19-20 mph average road pace on a 70-80 mile ride is fine and even have a few Strava KOM’s under my belt (threw that in for the Strava haters!)
Problem is this:
I’m still carrying just a bit too much timber, all concentrated around the waist. I’m in pretty good shape (for a 50 yr old, I suppose), around 5’10”, 34″ inch waist, just under 13st but could do with losing one last stone of weight; all from around my belly/love handles!!
Now, without saying ride more and eat less, what’s my best route to getting rid of this last bit – any specific workouts/exercises I should add into my routine??
Doesn’t seem to matter how “fit” or “fast” I’m getting – can’t get rid of this last bit of added encumbrance so all help gratefully received!!!!