Sounds like you enjoy biking and I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but the science indicates little to no measurable benefit (as it relates to slowing PCa progression) for extended light exercising (like walking).
That said laying down a solid base of Zone 2 (70% of maximum HR) training (moderate exercise) is foundational to making significant long term gains.
If you enjoy biking maybe targeting 30-60 minutes of Zone 2 level cycling, at least 3-4x per week is a great starting point.
I didn’t learn about the incredible long term benefits of Zone 2 training until I had taken up running for over two years.
Zone 2 training is definitely for the long game, major benefits and permanent changes are measured after years, not weeks or months.
However, some PCa treatments protocols, like ADT, involve similar timeframes.
So why not commit to another long term treatment whose only negative side effect is possibly the perception of the lack of short term gain.
For me Zone 2 training means running 85% of the time in the 130-135 bpm heart rate range for ~40 minutes per session, every other day.
I started this four months ago and now add 2-3 sessions/week of HIIT.
It’s definitely a long term treatment protocol; but at my age I’m not expecting to find any short term treatment that is going to “make everything like it was before”.
This video is probably one of the best, most realistic and authentic representations of what one can truly expect from Zone 2 training that I have ever seen.
While this sounds wonderful, I finally was able to run about a month ago For the first time in maybe 10 years. Finally got used to my 2nd new knee after over a year. The best I can do running is probably more like a jog, but I am 77 and it’s good for cardio.. My son (a personal trainer) was over so we went walking on the track across the street. I showed him how I was now able to run and he was surprised. He said he couldn’t tell if I actually got 1 foot off the ground while I was running, which would mean technically I was running. He then warned me of the dangers of running.
There are some real issues with people running if they have prostate cancer. I have damage to my L4 in my spine, L4 controls your legs. It has also been hit by radiation to remove a metastasis. Running could put too much stress on that L4. I have to watch that I don’t jar my body when I run. A lot of other people that have prostate cancer have had it in their spine and whether that resulted in weakened bones, is just something to think about.
I do go to the Track twice a day and Jog about half of the time, Still building up my stamina after a long time getting my knee to work. I can’t begin to compete with what you are doing because my body won’t take it. There are a lot of older people like myself, that are in this forum, we do the best we can.
While this sounds wonderful, I finally was able to run about a month ago For the first time in maybe 10 years. Finally got used to my 2nd new knee after over a year. The best I can do running is probably more like a jog, but I am 77 and it’s good for cardio.. My son (a personal trainer) was over so we went walking on the track across the street. I showed him how I was now able to run and he was surprised. He said he couldn’t tell if I actually got 1 foot off the ground while I was running, which would mean technically I was running. He then warned me of the dangers of running.
There are some real issues with people running if they have prostate cancer. I have damage to my L4 in my spine, L4 controls your legs. It has also been hit by radiation to remove a metastasis. Running could put too much stress on that L4. I have to watch that I don’t jar my body when I run. A lot of other people that have prostate cancer have had it in their spine and whether that resulted in weakened bones, is just something to think about.
I do go to the Track twice a day and Jog about half of the time, Still building up my stamina after a long time getting my knee to work. I can’t begin to compete with what you are doing because my body won’t take it. There are a lot of older people like myself, that are in this forum, we do the best we can.