Bicycle your way to fitness

The Los Angeles Times has a 4 part series of articles about getting the new year off to a healthy start. The series is titled "Getting Good" and the first 2 articles deal with running and cycling:

A running program that fits your stride

Bicycle your way to fitness

Although meant for beginners, there are some good tips. Here are some excerpts of what I thought were good ideas:

• Establish a routine - make time and try to stick to a schedule.
• Get the right equipment - good fitting shoes, get your bike fitted properly.
• Eat more meals at home than at restaurants.
• Incorporate sprints.
• Cross-train - to relieve your body of the aches and pains of running or cycling only. Mix it up!
• Be realistic about your goals.

The other 2 articles will deal with swimming and strength-training. Check them out at the L.A. Times Health section.