Spinning (indoor cycling) is a great cardiovascular workout and one of the best ways to lose weight quickly and also train for cycle events. Here’s more on the benefits of a spin workout.
Introduction
“Spinning” is a group cycling class, led by an instructor, where which riders use a stationary “Spinning” cycle to perform a range of workouts. The instructor takes them through an intense workout that includes various positions on the bicycle, such as:
- “Climbing” (cycling while standing)
- “Jumping” (alternately sitting and standing, for a period of time)
- “Free-wheeling” (cycling at a very fast pace)
So why is it called Spinning?
In this case, Spinning refers to the company that introduced this form of workout routine.
So spinning classes mean classes that are licensed by Mad Dogg Athletics, the company that created the Spinning program.
Here’s a nice article that reveals how spinning became so popular around the fitness world.
About the Spin Bike
Spinning exercises are carried out on a stationary bike, which has several settings to change the tension, speed and resistance of the workout.
However, the main difference between a spinning bike and a standard stationary bicycle is that the spin bike contains a 45-pound “flywheel” which allows for manual resistance control.
As a result, the user is able to stand or sit on the cycle, and the bike is able to withstand it; the pedals don’t “give way” which would most probably happen on any other kind of stationary cycle.
A Spinning bike offers a lot of customization; you can make adjust the seat, handlebars and also make changes to the resistance.
You can change the settings on a spin bike as per your stamina & endurance levels and also keeping in mind other health factors.
Most of these bikes have electronics that can measure your heart rate, calories burned and time lapsed, as you exercise.
Make sure you do all these adjustments before the workout starts. If you’re new to a spinning class, feel free to ask the instructor in case you’re unable to figure out the settings of the equipment.
Burn Big Calories During a Spin class
In a spin class, the instructor will make you do a combination of fast-paced cycling and periods of shorter rest intervals to allow you to recover and be ready for the next burst of cycling.
It’s common for spinning classes to last for around 45-60 minutes.
So how much calories can you burn during a class?
Well, it depends on the instructor and how much you push yourself, but you can definitely expect to burn anywhere from 600-1000 calories.
Benefits of Spin Workout
Considered one of the most intense workouts, spinning helps in burning calories, increases your metabolism, you may choose to do low impact or heavy cardio workout, shapes your legs and also works the abs.
You may even do this form of exercise at home, you just need to get yourself a static bike.
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