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26-01.-2008, 04:42 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Sore Butt
I jumped into my first spinning class last night. It was intervals for an hour, good stuff. My butt is very very sore. Do I just need to get used to the saddle again, build up some tolerance? I was wearing bike shorts. Anything else I can do or do I just have to push through it?
Thanks, Newbie |
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26-01.-2008, 09:47 AM
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Re: Sore Butt
If the saddle on the spin bikes are a poor fit for you, there is not much you can do other than try stand up more often. If there is a fore/aft adjustment you can play with that to see if it makes a difference. I've been through five different saddles and found only two that work for me. Trying to get acclimated to a poor fit saddle results in saddle sores and severe numbness in the nether-regions.
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26-01.-2008, 10:32 AM
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Location: Syd. Aust.
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Re: Sore Butt
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get a gel saddle cover … the longer you ride (years) the more power you will exert and the less body weight you will carry on your butt. PS… do a few intervals just off the saddle, Edd (spin instructor) |
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26-01.-2008, 01:05 PM
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Location: Huntsville, AL, USA
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Re: Sore Butt
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The sorry answer is yes, you'll mostly just have to build up tolerance. IMO, the spinning instructor should have told newbie's not to go a full hour their first session....20 minutes would be plenty. There's really no need to suffer if you're patient and build up your session time slowly. The pain is your body demanding time to adapt; pushing through the pain now for winter training is not necessary or productive to achieving your long-term goals. There'll be plenty of time for pain out on the road this spring  |
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27-01.-2008, 01:18 AM
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Re: Sore Butt
I second the gel seat cushion. These are sold at walmart for 14 bucks. Well worth the cash for trainer/spin sessions.
Also remind your self to stand up every 10 minutes or so. |
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