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Kaiser · 03-30-2004, 10:02 AM

Welcome to the site Pamela. You'll get a lot of good answers from the experts here on your questions. Being an avid cyclist and spinner, I thought I'd throw my opinions out on the spinning/leg portion of it. First of all, a few questions:
-how often do you spin
-how long are the classes
-at what intensity?
-how long have you been spinning?Sound like you've been spinning for a while.
-what other 'cardio' activities do you do during the week?
The answers to those question will affect how and when you should train your legs with resistance training.

You will be asked, by aforementioned experts, as to why you do cardio. Be ready to answer that as well because it gets at the goals you want to achieve. Be honest...if you simply like spinning/cardio, just say so. I say that because there is a distinct movement afoot in the fitness industry that 'cardio' (really aerobic exercise) is not the best way to lose fat. Chances are, with the spinning you do it is probably more intense interval training than steady state aerobic anyway, but that depends on the class you take and how intensely you go at it.

Diet? How are you eating? How much? How cleanly? Do you know this information?

Lastly, tell us about your genetics. Big hips and rear tend to run in your family? I ask this because for some women, that weight will cling on very stubbornly, and you might need to really be anal about the steps you take to get rid of it (i.e. it may not be worth the effort for the benefit for you in the end). One of my good friends, who works out like a fiend and ran track in college keeps the weight on her legs and rear no matter how fit she is. It runs in her family and she would have to do something drastic to rid herself of it...so she doesn't bother and wears long pants. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Anyway, if I've confused you by my ramblings, that's OK since part of what I am writing is for the benefit of the others on the forum who will be helping you. But let me know about the spinning frequency, etc. above and I may be able to help with that part.

03-30-2004, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kaiser Power to the pedals! Join Date: May 2003 Location: City of Broad Shoulders Posts: 9,227 My Profile	Welcome to the site Pamela. You'll get a lot of good answers from the experts here on your questions. Being an avid cyclist and spinner, I thought I'd throw my opinions out on the spinning/leg portion of it. First of all, a few questions: -how often do you spin -how long are the classes -at what intensity? -how long have you been spinning?Sound like you've been spinning for a while. -what other 'cardio' activities do you do during the week? The answers to those question will affect how and when you should train your legs with resistance training. You will be asked, by aforementioned experts, as to why you do cardio. Be ready to answer that as well because it gets at the goals you want to achieve. Be honest...if you simply like spinning/cardio, just say so. I say that because there is a distinct movement afoot in the fitness industry that 'cardio' (really aerobic exercise) is not the best way to lose fat. Chances are, with the spinning you do it is probably more intense interval training than steady state aerobic anyway, but that depends on the class you take and how intensely you go at it. Diet? How are you eating? How much? How cleanly? Do you know this information? Lastly, tell us about your genetics. Big hips and rear tend to run in your family? I ask this because for some women, that weight will cling on very stubbornly, and you might need to really be anal about the steps you take to get rid of it (i.e. it may not be worth the effort for the benefit for you in the end). One of my good friends, who works out like a fiend and ran track in college keeps the weight on her legs and rear no matter how fit she is. It runs in her family and she would have to do something drastic to rid herself of it...so she doesn't bother and wears long pants. [img]smile.gif[/img] Anyway, if I've confused you by my ramblings, that's OK since part of what I am writing is for the benefit of the others on the forum who will be helping you. But let me know about the spinning frequency, etc. above and I may be able to help with that part. __________________ Yep, this is my signature: