Cycling and gaining weight

RossWilkins2606
RossWilkins2606 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 2024 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I have been strength training for about a month now, still waiting to see any big gains in strength or muscle size, but I know it's early days.

I also enjoy going for long bike rides on the weekend, typically around 30-40 miles. Do you think this is affecting my strength training??

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  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Shouldn't do at that very moderate mileage.
    The biggest impact is on training performance and recovery but a couple of hours a week really isn't a lot.

    If anyone tells you that you will be "burning muscle" they are talking out of their *kitten*! :smile:

    I'm doing 100 - 200 miles a week and there's a definite impact on my gym performance as I have to let my legs recover so doing very little leg work in the gym. The downside of having conflicting goals....
  • RossWilkins2606
    RossWilkins2606 Posts: 4 Member
    Cheers! Yes people say you shouldn't do cardio unless it's HIIT. But I'm only doing 30-40 miles at about 15 mph. Just have to ensure I eat plenty of food in the day u ride.

    Thanks for the advice!
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