Has anyone found that bc of cycling, they have developed "saddlebags?" I had a tiny friend who did lots of distance work and I couldn't figure out why she had these big outer thighs. Since I've started road biking (as opposed to mtn biking, which had no effect) I am getting the same thing. Ick! I love the cycling but like nice legs too!
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02-26-2009, 06:44 AM #1
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Saddlebags (ugly leg type) from cycling?
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02-26-2009, 06:58 AM #2
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I wouldn't call a developed muscle a saddle bag. If you're getting bulky, I wonder if you need to put it in an easier gear and up your cadence?
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02-26-2009, 08:59 AM #3
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saddlebags are fat deposits on the sides of the lower hips and upper thighs.
Muscular thighs have nothing to do with that.Lisa
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02-26-2009, 10:07 AM #4
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Muscular thighs are great, and indeed have nothing to do with saddlebags which are either, well, under your saddle, or fat deposits. Definitely not caused by cycling (unless you like a bit too much alfredo sauce on your pasta).
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02-26-2009, 10:10 AM #5
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I think that the upper thigh area is a particularly hard fat deposit to get rid of.... As you cycle and slim down the rest of your body, that bit waits for absolute last so it looks bigger...
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02-26-2009, 11:03 AM #6
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the best way to get rid of that fat is nurse a baby. Has nothing to do with cycling.
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03-03-2009, 07:09 AM #7
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Came across this photo last night in a joke forum... reminded me of this thread!
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03-03-2009, 09:08 AM #8
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Lol!!
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03-03-2009, 09:17 AM #9
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Ack! That pic is hilarious!
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