Thanks so much for this video. I was wondering if I was working my arms too much, but I see that you do some arm work in your aggressive turns. This truly is an all over workout! :-)
I am so happy you shortened your learning curve with my video. Yes - in the beginning, if a complete newby stiffens the arms…. It will be a short ride. As you get better and more confident, you learn to keep the arms loose yet use them in bursts of powerful pushes and pulls to give a quicker direction to your Halfbike. Don’t forget, on extreme turns, you can sit lower and stick you butt out of the frame - that generates turns-on-a-dime. Pretty visually satisfying and a great feeling to feel. Cheers!!!!
Heinrich Ferreira awesome!!! Thank you. Just remember - the first 4 videos are most critical in learning the very basics of how to start for a complete beginner. Have great Halfbiking. Cheers.
Hi Jimmy. love your videos. I about to pull the trigger on a halfbike with the 4 speed hub. I think it would be a fun way to exercise. Hopefully, I can get as good as you on the turns.
Hi DrZee. Thank you so much. The easiest way to start training for the turns is: . Get ready for turning . A little bend in the knees and looser arms . Start a gentle lean OUTWARD . Shift your butt out and lowers on same side . Gentle pull of handle in same side . Face looks towards same side turn Later, when you can turn easily, you can practice more advanced and faster/sharper turns by pulling more aggressively in that side handle and adjusting your body. Keep Halfbiking 2-4 times per week - that’s key to getting better. Cheers
@@halfbikerjimmy Thank you for the reply. Do you do hour rides for your exercise regimen? And have you taken a long ride (> 2 hours)? I'm thinking at the standing position, I can probably do a longer ride once I get the hang of it. San Antonio has some long bike trails.
@@kzarz0219 my rides are usually 45m-1hr15m. I do about 7-10mi per day, 2-4 times per week. I don’t ride on wet surface at all (during or right after rain). I have very hilly riding trail (up and down all the way) so I get great cardio and muscle toning. I never shift gears - I just pedal hard uphill and get great muscle feel. I just coast downhill. I really never change gears on purpose - to get a better leg and cardio workout. I never went longer than 10mi (about an hour and 15min). Cheers
Hey Jimmy, if it's not too rude a question, roughly how much do you weigh? I'm interested in the halfbike as a way to continue my weight loss and fitness goals, but the weight limit - even on the largeest halfbike - is 210lbs. I'm a good 20lbs over that. I'm just wondering how close you are to that weight limit and whether or not you think - in your personal opinion and not in any way legally binding - that the 210lbs limit is flexible? I messaged halfbike on Twitter but haven't heard back.
Robert Barker no no worries. Legitimate concern. I weigh 195 pounds but I weighed 210 a few months ago. I wouldn’t get on it if you were anywhere 215 or more. It’s a great weight loss plus fun but you have to stick with it 2 to 4 times per week. If you decide to get one let me know and I will give you my ambassador code and you can save $40 or so on shipment. They will ship it to you for free. Cheers
@@halfbikerjimmy cheers Jimmy, appreciate the swift reply mate. Sadly I'm a ways off being light enough for one. Guess I'll just have to keep working at it. Keep up the good work, the content is really helpful for people like me who are looking into a halfbike.
Robert Barker keep plugging at it. Keep fighting. Just do what you can every day - even a little bit, like a 7min HIIT or Tabata or just an app to keep you motivated and see progress. Try to stay away from super bad weight gain foods (carbs, sugars...). Just one day at a time. Pulling for you. Keep fighting.
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Thanks so much for this video. I was wondering if I was working my arms too much, but I see that you do some arm work in your aggressive turns. This truly is an all over workout! :-)
I am so happy you shortened your learning curve with my video. Yes - in the beginning, if a complete newby stiffens the arms…. It will be a short ride. As you get better and more confident, you learn to keep the arms loose yet use them in bursts of powerful pushes and pulls to give a quicker direction to your Halfbike. Don’t forget, on extreme turns, you can sit lower and stick you butt out of the frame - that generates turns-on-a-dime. Pretty visually satisfying and a great feeling to feel.
Cheers!!!!
Thank you. I am so happy I found your helpful channel.
Heinrich Ferreira awesome!!! Thank you.
Just remember - the first 4 videos are most critical in learning the very basics of how to start for a complete beginner. Have great Halfbiking. Cheers.
TY for the video just got me one last week and this video helped out to visualize the turns!!
DIEGO GONZALEZ keep riding a few times a week, Diego. You will love your Halfbike. I still love mine. Cheers
Hi Jimmy. love your videos. I about to pull the trigger on a halfbike with the 4 speed hub. I think it would be a fun way to exercise. Hopefully, I can get as good as you on the turns.
Hi DrZee. Thank you so much. The easiest way to start training for the turns is:
. Get ready for turning
. A little bend in the knees and looser arms
. Start a gentle lean OUTWARD
. Shift your butt out and lowers on same side
. Gentle pull of handle in same side
. Face looks towards same side turn
Later, when you can turn easily, you can practice more advanced and faster/sharper turns by pulling more aggressively in that side handle and adjusting your body.
Keep Halfbiking 2-4 times per week - that’s key to getting better.
Cheers
@@halfbikerjimmy Thank you for the reply. Do you do hour rides for your exercise regimen? And have you taken a long ride (> 2 hours)? I'm thinking at the standing position, I can probably do a longer ride once I get the hang of it. San Antonio has some long bike trails.
@@kzarz0219 my rides are usually 45m-1hr15m.
I do about 7-10mi per day, 2-4 times per week. I don’t ride on wet surface at all (during or right after rain). I have very hilly riding trail (up and down all the way) so I get great cardio and muscle toning. I never shift gears - I just pedal hard uphill and get great muscle feel. I just coast downhill. I really never change gears on purpose - to get a better leg and cardio workout. I never went longer than 10mi (about an hour and 15min).
Cheers
@@halfbikerjimmy you are a halfbike savage, sir !!! Thank you and Happy New year to you and your family
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Hey Jimmy, if it's not too rude a question, roughly how much do you weigh? I'm interested in the halfbike as a way to continue my weight loss and fitness goals, but the weight limit - even on the largeest halfbike - is 210lbs.
I'm a good 20lbs over that. I'm just wondering how close you are to that weight limit and whether or not you think - in your personal opinion and not in any way legally binding - that the 210lbs limit is flexible?
I messaged halfbike on Twitter but haven't heard back.
Robert Barker no no worries. Legitimate concern. I weigh 195 pounds but I weighed 210 a few months ago. I wouldn’t get on it if you were anywhere 215 or more. It’s a great weight loss plus fun but you have to stick with it 2 to 4 times per week. If you decide to get one let me know and I will give you my ambassador code and you can save $40 or so on shipment. They will ship it to you for free. Cheers
@@halfbikerjimmy cheers Jimmy, appreciate the swift reply mate. Sadly I'm a ways off being light enough for one. Guess I'll just have to keep working at it.
Keep up the good work, the content is really helpful for people like me who are looking into a halfbike.
Robert Barker keep plugging at it. Keep fighting. Just do what you can every day - even a little bit, like a 7min HIIT or Tabata or just an app to keep you motivated and see progress. Try to stay away from super bad weight gain foods (carbs, sugars...). Just one day at a time. Pulling for you. Keep fighting.