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Originally Posted by M_Six
Speaking from experience, losing fat is easier than adding muscle. 
I started cycling about 3-1/2 years ago and dropped 80lbs the first year. I keep it off by continuing to ride 100 miles/week, but I've stopped counting calories (which is a nice way of saying I eat whatever I want now), so the weight loss has stopped. But riding allows me to maintain my current weight.
I've no doubt strengthened my leg muscles from all the riding, but riding a bike does nada for your upper body strength. I really need to find the motivation to do some upper body and core exercises regularly.  |
Has cycling helped you build leg mass at all?