MUSCLE TONE
The Spinning phenomenon
Cycle away for a ‘fatburning ride
Time(mins)
45
K Cals
450
Indoor cycling, commonly known as spinning is the new craze in gym classes. From its “birth”, in the late 90’s, spinning nowadays has numerous devoted fans. Spinning in general is a type of exercise in group fitness classes focusing mainly on strength, endurance and interval training.
equipment required is the specialized stationary bicycle with the added weights that can be adjusted accordingly. Having a comfortable body position on the bike is extremely essential.
Equipment
Bicycle
The Routine
The instructor with the aid of up-beat music leads you on a route of hills and flat roads, with intervals of high cadence sprints (with your heart rate reaching values of 80-90% HRmax!), climbs and cool-down periods. The only exerciseequipment required is the specialized stationary bicycle with the added weights that can be adjusted accordingly. Having a comfortable body position on the bike is extremely essential.
BENEFITS
What this exercise does
Participating in spinning classes offers you a lot of advantages. Firstly it ameliorates your cardiovascular health, also increases significantly the strength of your quadriceps, hamstrings and lower body muscles whilst also allowing you to burn fat at a high level (the mean reported values are approximately 400-500 calories in 40-45 minutes, depending on the intensity imposed). Spinning is really too good to be ignored! 
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