My Brain is Spinning

So now you now, I attend indoor spin classes here in California. Spinning classes is a great way to keep the legs in shape for cycling during the winter and the cooler spring and fall months as well. There is much that has been written about indoor spinning.

Indoor cycling is an exercise program that uses a specially designed stationary bicycle and a series of cycling movements that provide the participant with both a physical and mental workout. The indoor cycling bike is designed to mimic an outdoor bicycle ride. The bike has fixed gear-racing handlebars, pedals equipped with clips or cages and an adjustable bike seat. The intensity of your workout can be adjusted by manipulating the resistance knob, which is located on each indoor cycling bicycle.

A typical indoor cycling program lasts about 40 minutes and is often led by a certified instructor. During the workout, the instructor uses a variety of visual and auditory techniques to motivate the class. Participants are often led through a simulated bike ride, where they may encounter steep hills and rolling pastures. The participants are able to make adjustments on their cycles, which correspond to the difficulty of the perceived ride. Some indoor cycling participants wear headphones that pipe in music that simulates road conditions that may be experienced in a typical outdoor bike ride.

Heart rate monitors, sometimes worn during the workout, allow participants to gauge how hard they are working. Once participants get into the aerobic portion of the workout, the heart rate monitor can tell them if they are working in their target heart rate zones.

Indoor cycling can enhance cardiovascular fitness and improve muscle tone and exercise endurance. Indoor cycling works various muscle groups, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, hips and abdominal muscles.

The indoor cycling participant determines the intensity of the workout, which fosters a non-competitive class atmosphere.

Again, For those who want to enjoy cycling year round, indoor cycling classes are not affected by outside weather conditions. Indoor cycling is a great way for the outdoor cycling enthusiast to stay in shape year round.