Does spinning make your legs bulky?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm not trying to be snarky, but I think this has less to do with building muscle easily and more to do with adding muscle while not lowering fat. If you already have fat and then pile on muscle under it, yeah, you'll look bulky.

Even among muscular people’s some have larger muscles than others. Look at bodybuilders: they all have low body fat, but some do, indeed, look “bulkier” than others. I know people on here love to make this issue solely about body fat, but it’s not that simple.

[Anonymous]

^^

that should say “muscular people” not “people’s”. Sigh

[Anonymous]

I’ve noticed for some women spinning makes calves look overdeveloped.

[Anonymous]

Absolutely not. It's like riding a bicycle. A strong body needs to have strong muscles. I've recently started to take cycling classes and I must tell you that this was a great decision. I have even convinced my husband to come with me! It's an achievement because he is a very busy person and barely has time for any other activity. He even suggested buying two bicycles, one for me and for him, to have them at home. Say no more, one week later, we are setting our own compound of bicycles. We've even bought some Peloton toe cages in order to have a better grip. It's important to use quality products

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely not. It's like riding a bicycle. A strong body needs to have strong muscles. I've recently started to take cycling classes and I must tell you that this was a great decision. I have even convinced my husband to come with me! It's an achievement because he is a very busy person and barely has time for any other activity. He even suggested buying two bicycles, one for me and for him, to have them at home. Say no more, one week later, we are setting our own compound of bicycles. We've even bought some Peloton toe cages in order to have a better grip. It's important to use quality products

If you want quality products for spinning, toe cages is NOT it. You get clip in shoes.

[Anonymous]

Yes, but I have a muscular build.

[Anonymous]

Well Op, you have your answer: for some people yes and for others no. Bodies work differently. If you think you might enjoy spinning, try it and see. If you are unhappy with the results, stop.

[Anonymous]

Depends on your build and body type. Biking for me = lean, very well defined muscle. Because biking also burns a lot of fat, I didn't get "bulky".

When I lift weights and don't do a TON of cardio, I get bulky quick -- arms, shoulders, legs.

I'm female, btw. Some of us get bulky; some get that long, lean pilates look. Either way, I think being strong is the best. Be proud of what your body can do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What has people's experience been? I go back and forth between running and spinning and feel like when I'm spinning more, my legs look bulkier. It could be all in my head though.

Deepens k. Your body type. I cannot get bulky muscles it's physically impossible for me. I have long muscles and nothing will change that. It even takes a tremendous amount of work for me to get significant definition.

I did ballet for many years and I think that did something to my muscles when they were growing. Did not allow foe bulk.

[Anonymous]

Depends on your muscle type/tone. If you are on the hypotonic end of the tone spectrum, your muscles will never look bulky.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absolutely not. It's like riding a bicycle. A strong body needs to have strong muscles. I've recently started to take cycling classes and I must tell you that this was a great decision. I have even convinced my husband to come with me! It's an achievement because he is a very busy person and barely has time for any other activity. He even suggested buying two bicycles, one for me and for him, to have them at home. Say no more, one week later, we are setting our own compound of bicycles. We've even bought some Peloton toe cages in order to have a better grip. It's important to use quality products

You have no knowledge that would answer OP's question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What has people's experience been? I go back and forth between running and spinning and feel like when I'm spinning more, my legs look bulkier. It could be all in my head though.

Deepens k. Your body type. I cannot get bulky muscles it's physically impossible for me. I have long muscles and nothing will change that. It even takes a tremendous amount of work for me to get significant definition.

I did ballet for many years and I think that did something to my muscles when they were growing. Did not allow foe bulk.

What exactly does it mean to have long muscles? How would someone lengthen or shorten their muscles without surgery?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What has people's experience been? I go back and forth between running and spinning and feel like when I'm spinning more, my legs look bulkier. It could be all in my head though.

Deepens k. Your body type. I cannot get bulky muscles it's physically impossible for me. I have long muscles and nothing will change that. It even takes a tremendous amount of work for me to get significant definition.

I did ballet for many years and I think that did something to my muscles when they were growing. Did not allow foe bulk.

Definition is about your body fat than the amount of muscle you carry.

[Anonymous]

NP and here to say spinning can definitely bulk your legs. I am normally a runner. But I had to take some time off earlier this year after surgery and bike was pretty much the only thing I could do for a couple months.

I swear its made my thighs bulkier, not necessarily in a bad way - still toned and muscular but when I was mostly running they seemed to have a longer/sleeker look.

I was chatting with a coworker recently and he mentioned being into spinning and also commented that it blows up your thighs. So now I know its not just my imagination. And he is a relatively slim/fit guy so I don't think its all about lowering fat.

[Anonymous]

I feel like people that do spin classes a lot end up top heavy.