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Xena wrote:

Lifting weights strengthens the bones and increases bone density. That’s what it does simple.

i used to be a body builder when younger and the last 2 years have gone back to hitting the weights   most days . Even when I’m out on my bike i will usually hit legs in that evening . I brake my body parts down so workouts are short and intense . I ride my bike the same way do short rides 1- 2 hours and lots of uphill hit reps . I’m  bigger than most cyclists , I have upper body muscles and this has not impacted my riding in anyway . I climb just as good . I’ve always been about the power so putting on muscles has not impacted my bike performance in any way .  In fact my last few foreign  outings I have climbed as good as ever . I don’t ride though for 4 hours I just like to hit one or to mountains the most depending on the mountain . If your all about endurance and staying skinny then keep the weights low and go for more reps so the weights become almost a cardio exercise And you will be doing your overall health wonders . Just riding a bike is no good . 

I used to do weights one day and MTB the next. I never really got any gains but I sure looked better than I do now. Got to be happy with stick arms if you want to be REALLY serious about cycling.

I do like the swings and roundabout elements of cycling though. My mate is about 15kg more than me for the same height and will out-power me on the straights but I can get him on the hills.

Out of interest, can you microdose testosterone or do you have to take at least TRT levels to see any difference?

CXR94Di2 wrote:

Lifting weights is just as good as running, infact probably better as all body parts can be worked on 

it’s recommended to do both impact-type exercises such as running or skipping, and resistance exercises such as weights and calisthenics. 

Edit : this is in addition to, not rather than, other exercise such as cycling.

And eat plenty of yogurt.

ConcordeCX wrote:

CXR94Di2 wrote:

Lifting weights is just as good as running, infact probably better as all body parts can be worked on 

it’s recommended to do both impact-type exercises such as running or skipping, and resistance exercises such as weights and calisthenics. 

Edit : this is in addition to, not rather than, other exercise such as cycling.

And eat plenty of yogurt.

 

Or just do whatever you like (& nothing you don't like). Might as well enjoy yourself, in the long run everyone's dead whatever they do, get over it...

oceandweller wrote:

ConcordeCX wrote:

CXR94Di2 wrote:

Lifting weights is just as good as running, infact probably better as all body parts can be worked on 

it’s recommended to do both impact-type exercises such as running or skipping, and resistance exercises such as weights and calisthenics. 

Edit : this is in addition to, not rather than, other exercise such as cycling.

And eat plenty of yogurt.

 

Or just do whatever you like (& nothing you don't like). Might as well enjoy yourself, in the long run everyone's dead whatever they do, get over it...

I like running, skipping, weights, calisthenics, eating yogurt and being able to walk upright without shuffling, among many other things. Get over it.

oceandweller wrote:

Or just do whatever you like (& nothing you don't like). Might as well enjoy yourself, in the long run everyone's dead whatever they do, get over it...

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Looks like I will be sticking to the shorter runs then 

CXR94Di2 wrote:

Lifting weights is just as good as running, infact probably better as all body parts can be worked on 

Not being a gym bunny myself,how does lifting weights in anyway increase or maintain bone density ,which is the problem the report claims is the issue with cycling doesnt

Awavey wrote:

CXR94Di2 wrote:

Lifting weights is just as good as running, infact probably better as all body parts can be worked on 

Not being a gym bunny myself,how does lifting weights in anyway increase or maintain bone density ,which is the problem the report claims is the issue with cycling doesnt

your muscles are attached to your bones. The more you use your muscles the more your bones need to be strong to provide resistance, so they respond to the muscular force. Archaeologists and forensic scientists can deduce how strong a person was by measuring the density of their bones.