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girl_in_ve
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.
Answer
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.
Why do people dress up like Lance Armstrong to go bike riding these days?
Lubyloo
It used to be that you could go for a bike ride in regular shorts and a shirt, but now it seems like everyone wears bike shorts, bike shirt, helmet, gloves, etc. What's the deal?
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Luby
It has been that way for decades. Just more dedicated, hard riding folks out there today.
Every sport has equipment to make their sport safer and user friendly. The helmet speaks for itself. The best riders in the world wear their helmets daily.... good sign, that you as a novice, should wear one too!
The clothes make all the difference in the world. They don't have to be as 'loud' as many wear, but the padded shorts, and wicking jersey make cycling so much more comfortable. Moisture and road bumps are the enemy of cyclists. The gloves cushion the blows for many to avoid wrist pains. The shorts are a necessity!!! You will not believe the pain you go through... your butt and legs are so out of shape from just walking around..... you won;t believe it! Padded seat, gel covers DO NOT WORK! Only padded shorts and time in the saddle gets you over the hump!
Most people are so self conscious. Don't join them. I can tell that you are a newbie... trying to come to terms with something that you want to do. The major lessons of cycling are as follows: 1) Get the bike you need, not the one you want (Get a bike that fits your riding needs) 2) A cyclist never leaves home without helmet, padded cycling shorts, wicking jersey and flat kit (with spare tube, tire irons, patch kit and frame pump). 3) there is a right way to pedal that it is called spinning. Learn to spin and shift gears to maintain your spin / cadence rate. Spinning allows the modern cyclists to go great distances with speed, without fatgue!
It is a great sport, come out and join us!
Soccerref
Luby
It has been that way for decades. Just more dedicated, hard riding folks out there today.
Every sport has equipment to make their sport safer and user friendly. The helmet speaks for itself. The best riders in the world wear their helmets daily.... good sign, that you as a novice, should wear one too!
The clothes make all the difference in the world. They don't have to be as 'loud' as many wear, but the padded shorts, and wicking jersey make cycling so much more comfortable. Moisture and road bumps are the enemy of cyclists. The gloves cushion the blows for many to avoid wrist pains. The shorts are a necessity!!! You will not believe the pain you go through... your butt and legs are so out of shape from just walking around..... you won;t believe it! Padded seat, gel covers DO NOT WORK! Only padded shorts and time in the saddle gets you over the hump!
Most people are so self conscious. Don't join them. I can tell that you are a newbie... trying to come to terms with something that you want to do. The major lessons of cycling are as follows: 1) Get the bike you need, not the one you want (Get a bike that fits your riding needs) 2) A cyclist never leaves home without helmet, padded cycling shorts, wicking jersey and flat kit (with spare tube, tire irons, patch kit and frame pump). 3) there is a right way to pedal that it is called spinning. Learn to spin and shift gears to maintain your spin / cadence rate. Spinning allows the modern cyclists to go great distances with speed, without fatgue!
It is a great sport, come out and join us!
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