Bike riding up hill?

Question

Ok, so heres the thing. I try and switch up my workouts every now and then and one of the things that I do like 2 to 3 times a week is bikeride. I live in a development that has around 1 mile of pretty much uphill. While Im on it most of the time I am off the seat(standing up while riding) and I was wondering if doing this could make your butt bigger. I DONT WANT this. I swear the top part of my butt(right below my lower back )is getting bigger and less toned. It is really gross. Could this be doing it? I also run/speed walk, swim, or use the elliptical on the other days. Please help if I am doing something wrong. Thanks so much and if all you have is a dumb *** comment please I dont want to hear it. Thanks in advance

Answer 1

If you have any concerns about riding up hills while standing, perhraps try spinning instead.

That is, sitting down on the saddle and going down a few gears. Find a steady spin (cadence) & keep it constant.

That way you will be focusing on the cardio part of cycling & less of the strength component.

Happy riding

Answer 2

No you rear won't get bigger. In fact as you lose weight it will get smaller.