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Is Bulking Required for Strength Gains
During my unintentional bulking I was able to increase the amount of weight lifted. Currently cutting and have decided not to go back to my previous lower weight but somewhere in between. This experience has caused me to wonder if I will need to undergo future bulk/cut cycles in order to make strength gains. Can any of the…
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Did I Sabotage Myself?
My waistline increased by 1" since starting Stronglifts 5x5. My trainer and abs instructors also have doubled down on oblique exercises both with and without added weight. My waistline is my problem area and disproportionately larger than my other measurements. Overall I am happy with the muscle gains I've made. Booty is…
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What I learned from my first tour
I am brand spanking new to outdoor cycling and am becoming a convert. Hubby and I took a 6-day cycling your of the Finger Lakes and I kept a journal. The last entry is about my general observations and lessons learned from this trip. Hope you read and enjoy. The link to it is http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/kitkat4141. I…
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Cycling Tour Newbie
I'm doing a 6-day Finger Lakes cycling tour beginning July 21st and really am a novice on the road bike. My general fitness and endurance level is excellent. For the past three years I have done 3-4 spinning classes per week and while I know it isn't the same as outdoor riding I'm hoping it has provided me with something…
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Training for multi-day cycling trip?
In mid-July I am doing a multi-day long distance cycling trip. Am clueless how to train for it. Currently take 3-4 spinning classes per week. Now that the weather is warming up I plan to ride outside at least one day per week. Is there a training schedule that will optimize cycling? I'm worried I won't be able to go the…
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Women's Cycling Shorts
Just bought a "real" bike and need to purchase a pair of padded shorts for long distances. The seat is a gel seat and is comfortable up to 10 miles. Can anyone make a recommendation?
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Too Much Spinning?
Is there such a thing? I don't want to create any physical problems by overdoing it. What do the spinning instructors have to say about this?
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How Many Days A Week Do You Spin?
By definition of who this group is created for, I'm probably obsessive-compulsive. I spin 4 days a week.
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Technique
I would like to increase RPM's on heavier resistance. Generally speaking, my legs are slower but have dramatically improved my speed on flat road. Would love to be able to do the same thing on steeper inclines. Any suggestions?
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What motivates you and what are your goals?
I'm brand new to this group and not sure where I fit. I've lost over 50 pounds, been in maintenance for almost one year (bouncing between a low of 121 pounds and my goal weight of 130 pounds) and am 5'4" tall. I turn 55 in March so I'm not a spring chicken! LOL When I first began my fitness journey all I wanted to do was…
