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I'm currently cycling on a stationary bike thrice a week at "weight loss mode-" the resistance alternates between higher and lower. I'm afraid this will give me bigger legs. I don't want to build any bulk, and I've read about cycling making your legs big. Should I start running instead? I only want to lose fat, not build a lot of muscle.
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Cycling won't make your legs bigger unless you decide to be a track sprinter or train at a low pedalling cadence in big gears. Your current training, being geared to weight loss, will be generally low intensity although as you get more advanced you will be able to do higher intensities to burn off calories faster.
Advice: keep your pedalling cadence relatively high at around 80 -100 rpm and gradually build up intensity. If you really want to slim down get a bike and enjoy touring around your local countryside you will find you can do it for longer because it is great fun, especially if you do it with friends. OR you could try 'spinning' classes at your local gym.
Running/jogging will have similar effects it just depends on which you like best. I live near an international athletics stadium and sometimes see women middle distance runners training. From a blokes point of view the long slim legs are all just terrific!!
Cycling won't make your legs bigger unless you decide to be a track sprinter or train at a low pedalling cadence in big gears. Your current training, being geared to weight loss, will be generally low intensity although as you get more advanced you will be able to do higher intensities to burn off calories faster.
Advice: keep your pedalling cadence relatively high at around 80 -100 rpm and gradually build up intensity. If you really want to slim down get a bike and enjoy touring around your local countryside you will find you can do it for longer because it is great fun, especially if you do it with friends. OR you could try 'spinning' classes at your local gym.
Running/jogging will have similar effects it just depends on which you like best. I live near an international athletics stadium and sometimes see women middle distance runners training. From a blokes point of view the long slim legs are all just terrific!!
This is for the ladies I think...How do I keep from chaffing while Spinning or bike riding?
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I am a semi-out of shape overweight woman and I have gone spinning two times. I have no problem keeping up or dealing with the 60 minute workout but the guy who runs the program keeps telling me that my butt will toughen up. Ladies I don't have the nerve to tell him that it is not the butt that is getting sore but urr other parts even with a Gel seat. HELP ANY SUGGESTIONS.
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Hum... There are some good suggestions in here and a couple of bad ones as well.
You ought to know, there are really two major problems that can arise from sitting on a bicycle seat.
The first problem is pressure which can cause bruising. A gel seat cover and chamois can help with bruising. Also, your bottom will toughen up in a few weeks and you won't be as troubled by it. Getting off the saddle and pedalling while standing on occaision will help to releive pressure, as well.
The second problem is chaffing. Chaffing is caused by friction and you've got to eliminate the causes of friction to deal with the problem. Chaffing can lead to saddle sores, so you don't want to ignore it.
First, good, snug fitting cycling shorts with a chamois are an absolute necessity. If you already have some tight exercise shorts, you may want to buy cycling briefs with a chamois to go under your exercise shorts. Loose clothing is your enemy as bunching and gathering of fabric causes friction on tender bottom parts.
Secondly, be sure you go commando when you get the cycling shorts. Again, extra layers of fabric are your enemy.
Thirdly, a lubricant like Assos Chamois Cream or Paceline Chamois Butt'r will help. Body Glide may help but I tend to think it is better for preventing blisters where there is skin on skin contact when running (like toes) than for keeping my bottom from chaffing. The Assos product is medicated and will help clear up existing saddle sores and keep them from getting infected. It is, however, very expensive.
Talcum may help. I have never tried that before. Certainly it is cheap enough to try once, though.
Hope this helps.
Hum... There are some good suggestions in here and a couple of bad ones as well.
You ought to know, there are really two major problems that can arise from sitting on a bicycle seat.
The first problem is pressure which can cause bruising. A gel seat cover and chamois can help with bruising. Also, your bottom will toughen up in a few weeks and you won't be as troubled by it. Getting off the saddle and pedalling while standing on occaision will help to releive pressure, as well.
The second problem is chaffing. Chaffing is caused by friction and you've got to eliminate the causes of friction to deal with the problem. Chaffing can lead to saddle sores, so you don't want to ignore it.
First, good, snug fitting cycling shorts with a chamois are an absolute necessity. If you already have some tight exercise shorts, you may want to buy cycling briefs with a chamois to go under your exercise shorts. Loose clothing is your enemy as bunching and gathering of fabric causes friction on tender bottom parts.
Secondly, be sure you go commando when you get the cycling shorts. Again, extra layers of fabric are your enemy.
Thirdly, a lubricant like Assos Chamois Cream or Paceline Chamois Butt'r will help. Body Glide may help but I tend to think it is better for preventing blisters where there is skin on skin contact when running (like toes) than for keeping my bottom from chaffing. The Assos product is medicated and will help clear up existing saddle sores and keep them from getting infected. It is, however, very expensive.
Talcum may help. I have never tried that before. Certainly it is cheap enough to try once, though.
Hope this helps.
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