Have
you considered taking a Spinning® class or purchasing a Spinner® bike?
It’s hard to argue the benefits of the indoor bikes. A newcomer to the
world of exercise enthusiasts who work out on Spin bikes will most
likely explore it initially for one or more of the top 5 benefits listed
below.
More experienced and even advanced indoor cyclists keep coming back for the same reasons.
- Burn
Calories and Fat Intensively/Weight Loss. There’s no doubt that
following a Spin routine for 40 to 60 minutes will burn calories and fat
at an impressive rate. While every person’s body is different, the
average burn is anywhere from 400-1200 calories per session. Your own
body weight, level of resistance you choose, and cadence will modify
your personal results.
- Improve
Cardiovascular Health. The sustained action of continuous pedaling at
varying resistances will result in a stronger heart, lungs and vascular
system. The latter is the network of arteries and veins that transport
blood throughout the body. This is the carrier system for oxygen and
nutrients as well as the system that removes waste products from the
tissues.
- Enjoy
an Effective, Low-Impact Workout. Effective because it exercises and
tones your core, back, butt, legs, and arms. No pounding or jarring of
joints as in running. This makes indoor cycling an excellent choice for
people of all ages and fitness levels. If you have been unable to
effectively lift weights because of joint problems, you will find a Spin
bike workout a great alternative. When you are fitted properly to your
bike, your pedaling avoids the sprains, joint pain, and related injuries
that come with lifting weights or other exercises that jar or strain
the joints like running and lifting.An indoor bike also gives you the
advantage of support for your back, arms and shoulders via the
handlebars. As you increase your resistance and cadence over time, you
will strengthen and tone your leg muscles. Your abs will also get a
great workout since pedaling at a fast cadence with resistance
automatically requires your core muscles to hold firm.
- Progress
at Your Own Pace. You determine your pace and resistance, regardless of
what anyone else in the class is doing. You can set your resistance to
any level you wish, including higher or lower as you see fit.
- Team
Spirit. It’s safe to say that most people who try a Spin bike workout
for the first time do so for health and fitness reasons. What many don’t
realize until they’ve joined a class, however, is that indoor cycling
is really a community. Everyone in the class is on the same team, and
that atmosphere is definitely felt by each person, no matter what their
fitness level. This social camaraderie is a strong reason why many
indoor cyclists like to get their Spinning fix in a class setting. The
combination of like-minded team members, motivating music, and a
trained, helpful and caring instructor make this type of group exercise
very appealing and doable!