ttwaters
I am tyring to buy a spin bike that is relatively cheap. I found some on ebay but does anyone else know where to look? and what does the weight for a flywheel mean (im checking out a model that is made by gymtronix with a 40lb flywheel) thanks!
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Question about benefits of spinning?
tchrnmommy
My gym membership is expiring soon and I'm considering purchasing a spinning bike for my home. I typically follow a mini-tri training schedule for my workouts. I really enjoy the bike training training (low impact) portion. But if I'm going to be cutting out the ability to use the strength training equipment, I want to know if the spinning routines will maintain an overall body toneness (is that a word?)
My other concern is I have very "stout" legs. I do not want to really build muscle - don't need to - what I'd like to do is lean out my legs instead. My thighs could use some "fat trimming" that I just can't seem to work out enough to get rid of (mostly inner thighs).
So is this a wise purchse for me? Or should I just buy an elliptical/treadmill?
Thanks
This is the bike I'm considering.
http://www.spinning.com/store/store.asp?nProductID=10730&lngRootID=-1&navigationid=4793
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Spinning is basically a form of cardio like any other riding on an exercise bike...as you likely know already. The big difference is you do most of your work on the bike standing up. So if you're really getting a "spinning" bike as opposed to an upright exercise bike, make sure it has enough weight in the bottom that you *can* work out hard and safely *standing up in the pedals*.
In terms of muscle tone, as long as you're in the right position, think of the Lance Armstrong position--standing in the pedals, hunched over the bike, upper body supported on the handlebars--you should be okay, since that position will work out your abs and arms at least in the same way pushups and situps do, by supporting your body weight.
In terms of your legs....yes, you'll trim fat, but you may want to consider going longer, at a more moderate pace, because short, intense workouts will build more muscle and make your thighs bigger. And you do want to stretch your quads after each workout. Your legs likely won't be flabby, but they won't get any less "stout" in terms of muscle either, sorry.
But still, I'd say it's a good idea. If this is the kind of workout you like and will stick to, by all means *keep up* the good work! ^_^ I envy you your motivation and opportunity here.
Now, let me scare up a link for you....be right back....
Spinning is basically a form of cardio like any other riding on an exercise bike...as you likely know already. The big difference is you do most of your work on the bike standing up. So if you're really getting a "spinning" bike as opposed to an upright exercise bike, make sure it has enough weight in the bottom that you *can* work out hard and safely *standing up in the pedals*.
In terms of muscle tone, as long as you're in the right position, think of the Lance Armstrong position--standing in the pedals, hunched over the bike, upper body supported on the handlebars--you should be okay, since that position will work out your abs and arms at least in the same way pushups and situps do, by supporting your body weight.
In terms of your legs....yes, you'll trim fat, but you may want to consider going longer, at a more moderate pace, because short, intense workouts will build more muscle and make your thighs bigger. And you do want to stretch your quads after each workout. Your legs likely won't be flabby, but they won't get any less "stout" in terms of muscle either, sorry.
But still, I'd say it's a good idea. If this is the kind of workout you like and will stick to, by all means *keep up* the good work! ^_^ I envy you your motivation and opportunity here.
Now, let me scare up a link for you....be right back....
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