An important, or NOT so important factor to this equation is that
muscle, whether lean or bulk, weighs more than fat. This happens to me
when off-season, I lift weights. The theory is for MOST endeavors the
added strength translates into more power, and of course, in the base
metabolism rate muscles burns far more calories than fat does.
I probably added to the confusion with the above.
Come to think of it, I'M confused now.


wrote:
Hi,

At the end of November when I put my bike in the garage for the winter
I weighed 93kg. I have been skiing about 8-12 hours per week (50/50
classic-skate) and which is at least 3-4 hours more on average than I
did on the bike. I also think my skiing is more intense than the bike
riding was (at least during the fall). I haven't changed my diet in any
way. My weight is now 103kg. I notice that certain parts of my quads
are much larger now, and my triceps too, and I suspect other places
too. Fat is hard to judge, but I think it is pretty constant.

Is it common for skiing to encourage the development of bulk muscles? I
for some reason always assumed it would be slimming like running. I
certainly didn't expect to gain 10kg in 3 months! It dosen't bother me,
I am just curious about the development.

Joseph