Today I did a spinning class, which I haven't done in a while.
If you need a killer cardio workout without the strain on your knees and ankles that running can create, try a spinning class.
If you need a killer cardio workout without the strain on your knees and ankles that running can create, try a spinning class.
You are basically on a stationary bike, which is adjusted to your height. Then follows a 45 minute high pace, interval workout.
You will do some sprinting, some riding above the bike seat (hills) and some other position to work different muscle groups while sweating a lot. LOTS. There is a bottom looking thing that you get to adjust for the resistance, but usually there are no numbers so you adjust according to your own level of effort. So like when the instructor says: put the resistance to 7, you adjust it to your 'own' 7, which might be totally different from your neighbor's 7.
You will do some sprinting, some riding above the bike seat (hills) and some other position to work different muscle groups while sweating a lot. LOTS. There is a bottom looking thing that you get to adjust for the resistance, but usually there are no numbers so you adjust according to your own level of effort. So like when the instructor says: put the resistance to 7, you adjust it to your 'own' 7, which might be totally different from your neighbor's 7.
My advice? Breathe. Seems obvious but it is such a high pace cardio workout that you can't afford to be panting. If you have asthma, take your inhaler with you.
Also make to bring a water bottle and towel to set on the bike ( not next to it, ON it) or the 45 next minutes will be painful.
Also make to bring a water bottle and towel to set on the bike ( not next to it, ON it) or the 45 next minutes will be painful.
It is such a great cardio training and high calorie burner. I have not been challenged like this in a fitness class for a while. I would definitely encourage anyone to try one class.
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