Are you looking to loose weight, tone your legs, and have fun while doing it? It may sound like a over-inflated rhetorical question, but the truth is that spinning, or indoor cycling, can give you all three of these things. Many people claim that after years of trying different exercises and cardio machines, spinning gives the best results. Why? Because the classes are organized to challenge and push participants while providing a fun and positive environment.
If you are looking to lose weight, there is no better option. Spinning will melt the pounds off. Research has shown that an average 30 minute spinning class will help you burn around 500 calories. I challenge you to equal that efficiency with any of the other advertised "low-impact" exercises. Most other exercises would take at least double the time to burn so many calories. The amount of calories burned can even go higher depending on the intensity of your workout, so push yourself if you can. Spinning is also a great cardio exercise because you can stick with it year round. It is not affected by weather or other adverse conditions you may find when exercising outdoors.
Spinning has many health and fitness benefits, including weight loss, cardiovascular, and muscle building. Many spinners agree that spinning is the best cardio workout you can do. Many spin enthusiast also claim spinning it is the hardest and best workout they have ever found. I would have to agree. There is no other workout that leaves me feeling like I just accomplished a huge feat and went beyond what I thought my body was capable of. And although it is" "hard" in its intensity, it isn't hard for beginners to start. Its also no impact by nature so your feet and knees won't hurt. This makes spinning a great workout for people of all ages, even older adults with joint problems. Spinning even helps increase lung capacity and cardiovascular health. The intense workout gets your heart pumping faster, which is beneficial on many levels. To top it all off, spinning will tone your thighs, calfs, hips, butt, and core. It is especially great for the thighs, and the additional muscle created by spinning will increase your metabolism to burn even more calories. So what are you waiting for? Find a spinning program at your local gym and start melting those pounds away!
» left by Jennifer from Jacksonville, Florida (1 year 230 days ago.)
I just purchased a polar F6 HRM and have used it in several classes with different instuctors to calculate my HR and calories burned. I was really suprised to see I only burned 360 cal in an hour class and 300 in a 45min class. One of my instructors thought it was low and wondered if it was working properly. Any advise would be greatfully appreciated!! Thank You, Jennifer R. Respond to this comment
» left by Simon K from Canada (242 days 7 hours ago.)
Any "simple" machine that claims it's "easy" (Ex: "just watch TV!") to burn 500 calories in 30 minutes is lying to you.
I'm a 30 year old guy who visits his gym 4 times a week for slightly less than 2 hours each visit. I'm visibly in good shape, and I kill myself burning 485 calories in 33 minutes on treadmills and ellipticals.
Remember: If it sounds too good to be true - it is.
There is no "Easy" way to having a truly healthy, fit and strong body - it takes f---ing WORK. Respond to this comment
» left by Anonymous (224 days 15 hours ago.)
Spinning will Burn massive calories - during and after the work out. I calculate thatin a 1hour 30 spin session (45 minutes class plus an additional 45 minutes hard on my own before the class I burn approx 1800 calories. Respond to this comment
» left by Tammy-lee Kennell from Hemel hempstead (149 days 2 hours ago.)
i weigh 105Kg and i absoulty love spinning as it is a FUN AND ENJOYABLE CLASS. I must say at first i didnt want to try it and now that i have tried it im hooked on it, i go every tuesday and saturday and sunday, i didnt even know how many calories it burnt until i looked at the statistics. WOW!!
TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT TRIED SPINNING, GIVE IT A GO AND U WILL SEE ITS HARD WORK BUT THE MOST ENJOYABLE HARDWORK EVER. Respond to this comment
» left by Anonymous (17 days 3 hours ago.)
I go for 500 cals each 30 min session on the stationary bike and it is definitely a feeling of achievement. I do interval work so the workout takes longer as boredom can set in. Its great nonetheless.
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