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It’s been a net positive for me
by teaearlgraycold 3y ago
It’s been a net positive for me
- shiroiushi 3y agoI think it's not a binary thing, and depends on a lot of things, such as your age, the strength of your joints, etc. Pedaling a bit slower than regular spinning speed, for most healthy people, probably helps improve your strength without overtaxing your joints. Pedaling a lot slower, however, could cause problems. Also, there's the issue of long-term damage: you might not notice until years later that an activity was hurting you. (Note I'm not claiming this about mashing specifically, I'm not an orthopedist or other medical professional.) I tend to pedal slowly, though as I've gotten older my cadence has increased. Basically, find what speed works for you I think: if you're having knee pain, try increasing your cadence with a lower gear.