What you may hear or say when you attend a Spinning Class!
My bum gets sore…
I feel claustrophobic…
it’s too hard…..
my legs will get big!
These are some comments often heard after a first attempt at a spin or RPM class. But I encourage you not to give up on your first try. It takes at least three attempts to get into the swing of a cycling class.
What is a cycling/spin/RPM class?
It is a cardiovascular class done on stationary bikes to music.
Spinning will increase your fitness levels, burn fat, and tone and shape your legs, hips and butt. You will gain leg strength and muscular endurance without building bulk.
5 Reasons WHY you should learn to love spin classes!
1. It’s an awesome fat burner and fitness booster. You will burn more calories in this class than any other when you put in max effort. In my spinning class I use the interval training style takes your heart rate up, then gives you a (short) rest, so you can do it all again. This is scientifically proven to be one of the most efficient ways to increase your fitness. Increased fitness equals more energy, faster metabolism, stronger joints and works your legs and glutes!
2. It’s low impact so safer on your joints. If you are a little on the heavy side, running might make you feel like your joints get the hardest workout, not your muscles. Cycling with your feet secured on the pedal is called a closed kinetic chain activity. This keeps you hips knees and ankles in alignment, reducing/preventing injury and allowing your muscles to be loaded in the right places.
3. You can’t help but work harder. Look around the spinning room. These people are working hard. Yes you can rest, slow your pedal speed, reduce your resistance, but you’ll get going again. Pumped up music, encouraging words from you instructor, and the comfort of knowing that everyone else is sharing your pain, makes you feel like trying that little bit harder. You will feel so proud of your accomplishment and feel confident to try even harder next time.
4. No coordination required. Men, this a class where you don’t need a dance certificate to participate! You’re locked in, the bike won’t fall over, and all you need to do is turn the resistance dial and sometimes stand up off the seat.
5. Every level of fitness can participate in any spinning class. The resistance knob can be adjusted to your level and if you can’t keep up with the instructors pedal revolutions, it’s no big deal, just slow down. Other classes may need you to be fitter, stronger, coordinated, or flexible. Cycling classes grow with your fitness. The fitter you get, the faster you pedal and the higher you dial up your resistance.
