what is spinning? Is it the same as cycling or bike riding?

lee c

Answer
Spinning - whether it be on an indoor exercise bike or an outdoor type bicycle is basically the same thing. Spinning means pedaling at a relatively high rpm or "cadence".

On an outdoor bicycle, you want to use gears that are easy to "spin" using only moderate pedal pressure at a rate between 70-90 rpm, minimum. You will need to learn when & how to shift gears to reach & maintain that cadence. For bursts of speed or to climb a hill, the cadence or spinning action should increase to around 100-125 rpm.

If you're "pushing" or mashing on the pedals, you're in too high of a gear. Simple as that.

Whats spinning? How do you do it? The person said that it provides a great arobic workout. Its done on a bike.

Yersinia P

Answer
Spinning is indoor cycling classes. Spin bikes are highly customizable to your body and are more like real bikes than exercise bikes. Usually an instructor will have music playing and try to imitate a real road ride with hills and everything. Many cyclists (who don't want to cycle outside in the winter) train on spin bikes during the winter. They are as close to a real road bike as you can get but still be inside (unless one uses their actual road bike on a trainer).

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Which should I buy, elliptical trainer/exercise bike?

Marii

I have the option of buying a elliptical trainer or a exercise bike. I want to lose fat and burn more calories, which should I get? Please don't tell me to get a jump rope or go running, I don't have the option to as I get home late at night and would like the exercise in the comfort of my home :)

Answer
When you say exercise bike, does that include Spinning bikes? Given the choice between an elliptical trainer and a Spinning bike, I would pick the bike. Elliptical trainers don't challenge your fitness levels like Spinning bikes. I've taken Spinning classes and they were brutal for those out of shape participants like me. Especially, hill climbs. But, when your heart rate shows improvement, you will feel it all over. With the right diet, you will be energized.

Loosing fat and burning more calories will come as a result of any fitness regiment, but to increase the cardio takes exercise like Spinning, swimming, and of course running. Get yourself a Spinning bike; a participation DVD with music; a heart monitor (important); water bottles; and good padded bike shorts. If you've never been on a Spinning bike, be prepared to find out just how many muscles you have on your backside and in between the cheeks. You will hurt for about two weeks. Then, it goes away. But, you can do Spinning sessions with a DVD at home in front of a TV. Roughly, an hour each time with stretching; warm-up; Spinning; slow down; and cool down.

Something else to consider...the Body For LIfe Program. Everyone I know who's tried it has shown great results after 12 weeks. It's a small commitment, but one worth the effort.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/29608-buy-indoor-spinning-bike/

http://bodyforlife.com/

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Indoor Cycling Spin bikes?

KT

I'm looking to purchase an indoor spin bike. Unfortunately, I know nothing about what brands or features to investigate! I am 5'0 so I'm also concerned with buying something that will adjust well to my size. Any advice would be great! =)

Answer
Some bicycle and sporting goods stores sell stationary (indoor) bicycles. You can also buy them online. Shop around carefully because there are important differences between a LeMond RevMaster, a Schwinn stationary bike, a Spinner (tm) bike, and a Keiser M3. Most stationary bikes do adjust to fit people between approximately 5' and 6'3".

Contact the manufacturers to see if they can refer you to a local fitness center that has their bikes. Then you can go test them. Otherwise, try to find them at a store and take a test ride. This is important because you don't want to be stuck with a bike you dislike or makes you uncomfortable!

See if you can get any free DVDs or training. Is there any support if the bike breaks or needs maintenance? How will you learn to set up the bike properly, to ride with proper form, to exercise safely and to train appropriately?

You can also buy a a trainer, a frame that holds a regular bicycle still while you ride it. These are readily available at bike and sports shops too. I would definitely visit a local bike shop to discuss options involving trainers.

Where can i buy a 20 inch bike with training wheels?

jimmy

My son is autistic and has some muscular problems. He will be 11 soon and he wants to learn to ride a bike. He has a 16 inch bike but he is so tall he cant get comfortable on it. He has come a long way recently in his physical therapy and his therapist says a bike can help him build muscle on his legs. I bought a bike at walmart and a set of training wheels for a 20 inch bike but they weren't compatible with the bikes walmart sells. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated.
I can find training wheels. I need a bike that is 20 inches at least and has training wheels already on it or at least can have them put on. The rear axle on all the 20 inch bikes at walmart are too short to put the training wheels on.
Thank you for the input but, he has muscular problems as well so the training wheels are a must.

Answer
I highly recommend Mongoose Spin BMX Freestyle Bike (20-Inch Wheels)

great bike for 11yro boy. top of the line bike, reasonalbe price
All of my other son (12yro) friends from his school want to ride Dylan's new bike. The 6th graders want one just like this Mongoose. Easy to assemble and sturdy quality. My kids use their bikes on ramps and in the woods. This bike still looks brand new after a month of rough use. I recommend this bike for its cool looks, popular brank with the middle school crowd and can take rough use by the whole group of friends.

I bought it with free shipping from...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001I90CFK?ie=UTF8&tag=aor-sale-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001I90CFK

And this is a training wheels
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011FTFNQ?ie=UTF8&tag=aor-sale-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0011FTFNQ

Hope this help :) Good Luck!

Powered by Yahoo! Answers

Spinning Bike (in home)?

Olive Cray

I bought a spin bike and i'm not to fond of the tension, it seems I can ride longer if there is slight tension and not a whole lot.

My question is when I take the tension off, it pulls me, like it makes my legs go around and around.....

Is this still a workout?

Or is this the whole design of the spinner bike to make you pedal?

Answer
A workout is called a workout for a reason. If the bike is doing all the work, you're not working out. There needs to be tension, or it's of no value. 75% of all exercise bikes become a clothes rack within 4 weeks after they're bought.

What is the best, bang for my buck, spinning bike, for my home?

gomundo

Answer
A regular road bike on a training stand. Say a mid range used model.

Not only is it lower total cost, but it's a better cycling simulator - real bike, adjusted exactly to your fit.

It's what the pros use....

Powered by Yahoo! Answers