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I am going to be concentrating purely on my core/upper body. I've been riding in London since January 2003, fixed since 2006, so i've developed very strong legs, but pathetically weak core/chest/back/arm muscles. I've been going to the new gym in Swiss Cottage since June, and i'm loving the additional upper body muscles, so i'll be keeping it up for as long as I can .. well, for life, hopefully.
I have also been going to the exercise area in Primrose Hill park (NW1) for the past few weeks, and have much preferred it to the indoor gym. It's outdoor, open 24hrs, rarely busy, and it's all using your own body weight. Love the parallel bars and the inclined bench things, great for abs. I also try and do lots of sit-ups, push-ups, and pull-ups. That's all I need, really. There's no muscle you can work in an indoor gym that you can't work for free at home, on the floor, or in an outdoor gymnasium.
Any forumers in the same position as me? I wouldn't mind working out with a few others in the exercise area in Primrose Hill, it would make everyone work harder, and we'll be more likely stick with it.