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Spinning exercise or studio cycling is not only popular
these days it's an excellent
form of fitness. It helps
strengthen your heart, tone
your glutes, calves, thighs
in addition to being a great
exercise to slim legs. Spinning
exercise classes usually consist
of about 12 to 20 people.
Classes range from 50 to 60
minutes and are set to music.
The instructor takes the class
on a ride that includes all
types of terrain that produces
a great spinning workout.
If you are the type of person
who doesn't care for traditional
exercise classes, this form
of exercise is perfect for
you. One of the many benefits
of spinning is you will always
feel like you're keeping up
with the class because everyone
finishes at the same time.
The special spinning bicycle
that you pedal has a weighted
flywheel in the front and
makes you feel more like you're
riding on a real bicycle.
The spinning bike allows you
to adjust the tension to keep
pedaling within a comfortable
range for your fitness level.
Adjustments can also be made
to the handlebars and seat
to make you more comfortable.
Here are a few stationary
exercise bike tips before
you start. Always bring a
bottle of water to class and
take frequent drinks while
you ride. Spinning works up
a sweat and it's important
that you keep hydrated. Also
bring a small towel to wipe
away the sweat to keep more
comfortable. Learn to pace
yourself because spinning
exercise classes can be very
high energy. Don't get caught
up in the enthusiasm so much
that you ride beyond your
fitness level. Wear padded
bike shorts or consider bringing
a seat cushion until you get
use to the bike seat. They
tend to be a little hard on
your rear end until you get
use to them. The first step
is to sign up for a class
so you can start enjoying
the benefits of spinning.
Remember like any class, the
instructors will vary on their
focus. Some take you on an
imaginary ride while other
concentrate on a more rigorous
variety of drills. If you
find you don't like the style
of one instructor, try another
class. It could be a completely
different experience with
an instructor you like better.
Using a spinning cycle will
give you the aerobic burst
you need to get your heart
racing and boost your endurance.
Just climb on and start pedaling
to your limit for a spinning
exercise workout you'll enjoy.
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