Biking and big thighs

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Batmanswife1
Batmanswife1 Posts: 22 Member
edited January 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I am 5'6" at 156 lbs and looking to lose 20 lbs. I actually have nice curves but bigger butt and thighs. Does anyone find that mountain biking increases the size of your thighs? I feel like after I ride for a few months that my pants fit tighter in the legs. Should I try to lose the weight first and then ride? HELP!

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  • syntaxxor
    syntaxxor Posts: 86
    No, you won't gain huge leg muscles from riding your bike. You will definitely get more defined calves and your upper thigh will show some lines from the muscle; but that will mainly be from the fat melting off. (No it won't spot reduce).

    Unless you actually do progressive overloading on your muscles (heavier weight) you won't gain a lot of muscle.

    Biking is one of the best (well my favorite) forms of cardio and should do you well.
  • Batmanswife1
    Batmanswife1 Posts: 22 Member
    Thank you for the info! I have heard that it would tone not build my thighs but I just feel like they are getting bigger. I too love to bike and really don't want to give it up. I will continue to ride:smile:
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