Spinning bikes are popular indoor exercise equipment. These are stationary cycles that give riders the health benefits of riding a real one. This is possible because spinning bikes can be programmed for exercises of different nature and intensity, like from cycling on flat grounds, uphill, downhill to rugged grounds.
Many people consider exercises with spinning bikes to be an excellent form of aerobics. These bikes are best for strengthening the lower part of the body and building endurance.
Spinning bikes were built for a spinning programme by Schwinn Bikes and athlete Jonathan Goldberg. The programme replicated bike rides on different kinds of terrain by changing the tempo and resistance in tandem with the heart rate. Spinning bikes have fixed handlebars, pedals with straps, an adjustable seat and handlebar crank.
Spinning bikes have become very popular because they burn around 600 calories in 40 minutes. Despite time constraints people have been taking up spin biking because it minimises impact on joints while maximising calories burnt.
Spinning bikes have also found their way into homes because this exercise regimen is suitable for people of all ages with a decent fitness level.
There are spinning bike classes too where under the guidance of instructors, maximum benefits can be obtained. Besides providing aerobic burn, people can aim to strengthen lower body muscles like those of the quadriceps, hamstrings, back, hips and abdomen. However, the intensity of the exercises is likely to be higher in a class and those wanting a moderate workout may want to spin bike at home. To avoid injuries to lower back and knees joints, the seat and the handlebar should be adjusted comfortably.
The workout can be altered by using the features of a spinning bike. The resistance to pedalling can be changed by using a knob or lever to increase the pressure of brakes on a flywheel. The tempo can be changed by pedalling slower on high resistance. This burns more calories. You can sit or stand while pedalling so as to concentrate on different sets of muscles. To avoid dehydration, it is advisable to drink plenty of water while spin biking.
While buying a spin bike look for programmes that change resistance over time according to a chosen pattern; the display screen; the heart beat and pulse rate detector; the positions of the handlebars, the seat, the controls, and the resistance belt system.
Though not easy, spinning bikes can be a lot of fun if done the right way. Most people begin with low resistance and gradually build up endurance and strength as they keep graduating to programmes with higher resistance.
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