Indoor Cycling
Posted on Dec 2nd 2009 12:05PM by Kimberly Dawn NeumannFiled Under: Fitness, All Workouts
If your workout could use some variety, indoor cycling might be just the change you need. Regular spinning incinerates calories, increases stamina, and helps develop toned, sexy legs. Check out our need-to-know guide to start spinning your way to major health gains -- and a tighter body.
Checklist
- Cost: Ranges widely. Individual sessions can be as low as $5 or as high as $20
- Time Commitment: 2 to 4 classes (typically 45 minutes) a week will help with toning and weight loss.
- Location Limitations: N/A.
- Special Equipment Required: Padded shorts are recommended.
- Potential Pitfalls: N/A.
- Boredom Rating: The fast pace of the class and the upbeat music typically overrules the 'lack of scenery' element.
- Potential Injury Risk: As long as the bike is set up properly, injury risk is low.
- Level of Fitness Required: N/A.
- Calories Burned (based on a 150 pound woman exercising at a moderate intensity for 30 minutes): 200 to 325 calories.
- Body Parts Worked: Legs, butt.
- False Myths: If you're steered away from spinning out of fear of developing 'bulky' legs, it's time to change your tune. The quick rotations will leave your thighs and calves lean and sculpted.
