I am married to the very crazy Walter Brown. We have 3 beautiful girls who are very active in dance and like to humor their father with running. Also a new Baby boy which we love, and someday will run w his dad.
Which muscles do you think are used most in a spin class? You think you can ask your sister for me? (I think you said she's a spin instructor...) - After a run I feel different leg muscles sore, and my knees of course - but even though during the spin class I feel like I'm giving everything I've got, the next day my legs don't feel sore/tired from it. Do yours?
Sorry I haven't checked my mail forever!! My sister told me that the quads get used the most but the reason why you don't feel sore after spinning is because of the way your muscles contract. It has to do with Eccentic and Concentric or something like that the jest of it is that when you spin the muscles are pulling back in and when you run your leg muscle push out. If you don't get this I can have my sister explain it better she is also a exercise Phy. major. She said to keep spinning as a cross training because it will keep you from injury of over use. It will also help build muslce strength with out pain or leg soreness.
Ahhhh! That makes sense, thanks for finding out for me Misty! I'm definitely going to keep spinning at least once a week, I really think biking and cross-training has helped me a lot to run faster! Enjoy your day!
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