Cyclist Body Type

[arthurdaly]

@genefish

also I think for a man 20-25% body fat is “normal” in America. so when someone sees someone at 10% they think that’s too skinny…when really probably 10-15% is “normal”

re your question about losing muscle mass as you age: I am actually concerned about that. (we are ~ the same age). biking is my #1 hobby but I am not going to let my upper body wither away to get more aero. I really can’t understand this in cycling culture (outside of a professional I guess). I eat enough protein and lift weights to try to keep what I have. I use strength as a gauge more than muscle size. I like to work in the 3-6 rep range (sometimes 2, sometimes 8-12) and work full body.

I think we are on the same page here. Currently in the gym 2 twice a week for 1 hour doing core, stretching and full body including bench-press.

It feels great riding with the young riders in my club across mountains and competing in rolling road races at a decent level. But the current trade off is spaghetti arms and small upper body, can’t have it all I guess