What type of mountain bike should I buy?

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Tegan M

Female, 5'2, wanted for off road and road use (around the Blue Mountains in Sydney). What type of bike should I buy and what is available for around $300??

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For the previous poster the bikes that you listed cost a lot more in Australia, the cheapest Specialized Hardrock is $600 and the Trek 820 is $500.

$300 won't get you much brand new, so don't expect too much, good quality second hand bikes can be found for that price but can take a while to to find the right one. Buy a hardtail mountain bike, they can have either suspension or rigid forks. Don't buy a full suspension bike as any bike that's less than a $1000 probably isn't worth buying.
For any off road riding the 'mens' style bike frame would be stronger than the 'womens' style step through bike frame. Don't buy an el cheapo bike from Kmart/Target/BigW as they aren't the best of quality.
Here's one for $299 that looks like it would be suitable for you, it's available in a 15" frame which would probably be about the right size for you :
http://www.cellbikes.com.au/p_10_CELL__MTX1_Mountain_Bike__Need_To_Exercise_Looking_To_Get_Fit
Here's another couple of bikes that sell for $299:
http://www.apollobikes.com/apolloproducts/id/19/cid/8/parent/0/t/apolloproducts/title/Elevation#
http://www.raleigh.co.nz/bikes-for-adventure/bikes-for-adventure-default.aspx?bid=105
$325 to $350 will get this bike with rigid forks:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/mountain/2183/31864/
$350 to $375 will get a bike like these:
http://www.mongoosebikes.com.au/bikes/detail.php?id=472
http://www.apollobikes.com/apolloproducts/id/18/cid/8/parent/0/t/apolloproducts/title/Summit%20XC
http://www.raleigh.co.nz/bikes-for-adventure/bikes-for-adventure-default.aspx?bid=106
$375 to $400 will get you a bike like these:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/mountain/2183/31863/
http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/bikes/2008/mountain_hardtail/3_series/3700/
http://www.avantibikes.com/comp-mtb/montari.aspx?bid=102
http://www.raleigh.co.nz/bikes-for-adventure/bikes-for-adventure-default.aspx?bid=107

What is a suitable diet and exercise program for a 14 year old girl who isnt allowed diet pills?

Q. My mum and I went on a giant shopping spree yesterday for my birthday (In April) I dont get the clothes until April but I want to lose a few extra kilos so I feel confident in the clothes. In Australia we are going through a heatwave so it has to be exercise that can be done inside. I have a few aerobics DVDs and an exercise bike, but I just need a program and some tips on how to make it so that I can lose extra, maybe I should just throw up my food?

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i don't think throwing up your food is a very good idea. I do recommend however using those Cd's and a trick of my dad's. He takes a deck of cards (one pack for each exercise, or one for all) and picks an exercise for it, like crunches, push ups, some stretches (which you should do before any exercise) and any other one you can think of. He takes one card everyday and does that number of exercises. Meaning if I grabbed a 5, I would do 5 um... curl ups for the day. Then another card, 8, and do 8 different stretches! For faster results try taking 10 cards per. day, it works for me. and always, once again don't forget to stretch before any exercises.OK? Now that's just exercise, it's about food now. my main target is towards fruit for beginners. I love eating apples (if I can get my hands on them!). It really helps to watch what you eat so next time your about to stuff a twinky in your mouth, think. I really hope this will help. Good Luck! (:

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Why is my tummy chubby but the rest of me skinny as!?

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Anya

Ok, so i'm 14 (and a girl) and everyone keeps saying how skinny i am (not anorexic) But thats cuz they only see me in jumpers or shorts. My legs and arms and bum are all small but my stomach seems to have a little bit of flab that sticks out and i usally try to hide it. But with summer coming up (in australia) i wanna wear a bikini but i can't cuz i have that tummy flab that sicks out just a bit. I've been working out on the exercise bike for atlest 40 mins a day and have aten heaps of healthy food but the only weight lose i notice is in places i thought were already skinny! :(

If i continue on the bike will i soon see some of my tummy flub gone? I've tried crunches but soooo many people say they're pointless and that you can't spot target weight loss.

Help!?!

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Actually, crunches aren't useless if you do them right. You just have to do them alot.

If nothing else, try buying some work-out videos. They usually contain good exercises to help you. Furthermore, you should also eventually lose some of your weight if you are consistently doing the bike and getting to your target heart rate.

Who wants to create a workout schedule for me?

anonymous

I am 170cm tall and weigh 65kg. I would like to lose about 5 kilos, and tone my stomach and thighs. I have about 5 months to do this, so I know I have plenty of time.

Please create a workout which targets my stomach and thighs as well as giving me an all round slimmer physique.

Additional information:
- It is coming into Summer here in Australia, so I would prefer not to do much outdoor cardio
- I have access to a swimming pool
- I have a 3kg dumbbell
- I own an exercise bike

Thanks in advance!

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Monday:
- Swimming for 30 mins
- Ab Crunches/ sit ups 3 sets of 8-30

Tuesday:
- Cycling for 30 mins
- Push ups/ Knee push ups if you cant do push ups 3 sets of 8-15

Wednesday:
- Rest day

Thursday:
- Running for 30 mins
- Ab Crunches/ sit ups 3 sets of 8-30

Friday:
- Swimming for 30 mins
- Leg Squats

Saturday:
- Running for 30 mins
-Push ups/ Knee push ups if you cant do push ups 3 sets of 8-15

Sunday:
- Rest day

Right you probably don't need to be told but you will have to eat healthy to see better results. Plenty of vegetables, fish, no fast food and drink lots of water

I can give you a lot more information and tips if you want, just email me
tomfletch2@hotmail(dot)com

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