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New riders based on age and condition have varying degrees of acclimation. Why not offer suggestions to alleviate the discomfort associated with using new muscles as is the case with any new exercise. I think some new striders may be concerned with muscle discomfort which is part of the bodies process of muscle growth and conditioning.
Not all striders are at their prime, some haven't exercised in a long time, it would make sense to address some of these issues. An example may be in starting any exercise program it is advisable to start gradually giving the body a chance to condition itself, not overdoing it, especially for those that are new to exercise.
The StreetStrider has the potential to produce great results, IMO patience is advised.
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Ivan, I think you said it all quite well. You do have to acclimate or adapt to the new motion and muscle use when starting any exercise routine which is perhaps even more apparent when striding. However, as you stated, the results you can achieve with the high caloric burn rate and yet low stress striding can be very rewarding. In short, start with patience, progress toward longer strides as you gain tone and cardio endurance, stretch when you are finished and warm, and most importantly, don't give up.Comment
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I agree, building stamina is a conditioning process. Lactate threshold should be discussed since all striders will have this in common. Lactate threshold is often expressed as a percentage of VO2 max, endurance athletes have thresholds up to 90%, untrained at 50%.
That discomfort some have initially is the body preparing to become conditioned, Learning about this will help to understand the process we are all going through. -
