Hey all, little question here... After only a few weeks into this passionate love affair with my new bike, I can see that there are lots of lovely muscles sprouting up where there was nothing but jiggly skin before . But when I weighed myself yesterday, I had gained about 3 kilos since I began riding (and light weight training + goofing around on my Swiss ball).
Now everyone says muscle weighs more than fat, so I understand that. But what is the ratio, as in, for each kilo of muscle gained, does that correspond to a certain amount of fat (or # of calories) burned? How do I know I'm not just getting muscles under my fat? I haven't actually had a weight problem, but recently quit smoking and wanted to prevent that possibility (plus I just turned 35 and I figure it's all downhill from here, right?).
Well, if anyone has the time an inclination to respond, I'd be most grateful.
Sara
Now everyone says muscle weighs more than fat, so I understand that. But what is the ratio, as in, for each kilo of muscle gained, does that correspond to a certain amount of fat (or # of calories) burned? How do I know I'm not just getting muscles under my fat? I haven't actually had a weight problem, but recently quit smoking and wanted to prevent that possibility (plus I just turned 35 and I figure it's all downhill from here, right?).
Well, if anyone has the time an inclination to respond, I'd be most grateful.
Sara