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Hi ... I train full body every forth day (2 1/2 times a week). I would like to get some recreational bike riding (stationary when weather is bad) on one of the two consecutive days off, but not sure which one would be better. Riding will never get into a cardio category. Just want to keep in tune for sumer outings. Workouts are a priority. I want to optimize rest time.
Hope this is not explained to simply.
Thanks, Zene
 
Don't worry about it. In fact, a recreational bike ride would pretty much be considered "active rest", which is good. Get out and go ride your bike whenever you feel like it.:)
 
Yeah, you can pretty much do that every day. Even after weight training if you like, just give your body 6'ish hours between to absorb some protein and carbs before you do. I like to do mine fasted in the mornings or in the afternoon when my last meal was 2-3 hours ago. I find it's most effective for fat burning if I do.

I'm hitting the bike nearly every day right now for a couple hours at a leisurely pace. It's something I can do at work or at home, while doing other things even if I want (and I usually do). Helps me make up for being mostly sedentary without working myself so hard I don't want to get out of bed in the morning, haha. I dig it. :)
 
Low intensity aerobic training on "rest days" is actually a good idea. It sends nutrient rich blood around your body, which actually aids in recovery from maximal strength training.

Sven Karlson (Ex Strongest Man in the world) is a BIG advocet of low intensity aerobic training for this very reason. Jump on your bike and have fun. Of course, factor your bike riding into your diet.
 
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Spartan ... If ridding is good enough for Svend, a fellow Norwegian, it should be good enough for me. Good point on nutrition. Does that mean I can have a Super Sized Big Mac Meal and a pie or two after every ride?
Zene
 
You're Norwegian? So am I! Where are you from? :p

it doesn't really mean you can or should have a Super Sized Big Mac Meal after every ride.. why would it?
 
I do 5 train days a week, spin bike 20 sec flat out, 20 sec recovery for 20 mins every day with a cardio workout every second day with weight train every other day. On my recovery day I mow lawn etc. Worried about my legs getting too bulky at thighs do I have a problem?
 
Zene said:
Spartan ... If ridding is good enough for Svend, a fellow Norwegian, it should be good enough for me. Good point on nutrition. Does that mean I can have a Super Sized Big Mac Meal and a pie or two after every ride?
Zene
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You can if you want your new muscles hidden under several kgs of fat :p.

I dont really see Svend on a bike, do you? :p He seems more happy to swim in your freezing ass water.
 
wantbfit said:
I do 5 train days a week, spin bike 20 sec flat out, 20 sec recovery for 20 mins every day with a cardio workout every second day with weight train every other day. On my recovery day I mow lawn etc. Worried about my legs getting too bulky at thighs do I have a problem?
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No, that won't cause you to get too bulky. Nobody gets too bulky by accident, hell, they have a hard enough time doing it on purpose. lol
 
wantbfit said:
I do 5 train days a week, spin bike 20 sec flat out, 20 sec recovery for 20 mins every day with a cardio workout every second day with weight train every other day. On my recovery day I mow lawn etc. Worried about my legs getting too bulky at thighs do I have a problem?
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I wouldn't worry, muscles aren't something that just pop up over night. If it were that easy to bulk up, there wouldn't be 100s of books, forums, scientific studies etc devoted to it.
 
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I wouldn't worry, muscles aren't something that just pop up over night. If it were that easy to bulk up, there wouldn't be 100s of books, forums, scientific studies etc devoted to it.
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'Tis true, only Tom Platz had legs that were too big in my opinion.

Sorry did not mean to mislead you as I have no location listed. Actually I'm only half Norwegian and born/live in USA, former British Colonies.
Zene
 
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