Spin bikes became popular with the invention of cycling classes in the 1980th. In such classes, a group of people performs intensive training on spin bikes. An instructor leads the workout and music motivates the class members. As a result, more and more spin bikes get used for cardio exercises at home. Such calorie consuming workout supports weight loss but is also beneficial for general health and fitness.
Spin bikes often are considered to be expensive, but there is a wide range of prices as well as famous brands. A lot of them cost more than 1,000 Dollars, and they are mostly worth the money. Schwinn, the flagship of indoor bike producers, offers at least 3 indoor cycle trainers between 1,000 and 2,000 Dollars. That might be too much for many people especially for beginners. Other brands, such as Stamina, ProForm or Sunny present spin bikes for list prices around 450 - 600 Dollars. Often we can get those bikes for about 300 Dollars.
One excellent example is the ProForm 290 SPX indoor cycle trainer with a list price of 599 but often offered for ca. 300 Dollars. This sturdy cycle trainer provides all necessary features for an authentic cycling workout. Here is an extremely brief ProForm 290 SPX review summary: Despite complaints about an uncomfortable saddle (which can be solved by padded bike shorts), the bike is highly praised, it seems to be the best spin bike in this price category.
It is the technology what makes a spin bike remarkable. The flywheel technology simulates real bike riding extremely closely with momentum and inertia. Users can increase or decrease the frequency of pedaling to simulate changing speed. They can simulate different gradients with a little knop, and, for example, stand while pedaling to master the "steep hill".
A healthy indoor cycle training begins with a warm up phase. The exerciser pedals comfortably for 10 minutes. Then the harder training follows, such as simulating a bike ride in a hilly area or simply an energetic ride on the same level. Intervall training is another exciting workout what can be performed extremely well on a spin bike: After the warm up, we alternate longer phases of slower pedaling with short phases of intensely pedaling, for example, two minutes slow and one minute as fast as possible. Such a workout should always end with a tardy recovery phase.
Beginners better start carefully. After the smooth warm up, they simply can pedal to get a feeling for the spin bike. Another excellent idea might be to participate in a spinning class before buying an indoor cycle bike. Most instructors consider the needs of the group members, so everybody can take part. Such a training in a group with energetic music is fun.
No matter whether one uses the ProForm SPX 290 cycle trainer or an upscale spinning bike, we burn about 500 calories or even more in one hour during an energetic spin bike ride. That boosts weight loss. It also strengthens the heart and lungs. Besides, there are other benefits for overall health and fitness, for example, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure but better flexibility and endurance. Last but not least, such workout fights stress and even helps to master difficult life situations.
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