Nuggs
i just got a spin bike for home use and i was wondering how many times a week i should use it. if each time i use it for 45-60 mins?
Answer
As often as you can, as hard as you can, as long as you can.
It depends on what your overall fitness goal is.
If you're just looking to burn calories, then the more you do it, the more calories you burn, the more weight you lose.
If you're looking to replace road riding and build up endurance, then it's probably better to do it as long as you can before you get winded. But personally, I don't think this is really effective, because there is no way I'm going to sit on a spin trainer for 2-3 hours straight.
If you're looking to stress your legs and increase muscle mass, then doing some all out intervals for 40-60 minutes 3-4 times a week should be good. In this case, you should feel some significant soreness the following day afterwards. Otherwise, you're not going to stress your muscles enough to encourage growth.
As often as you can, as hard as you can, as long as you can.
It depends on what your overall fitness goal is.
If you're just looking to burn calories, then the more you do it, the more calories you burn, the more weight you lose.
If you're looking to replace road riding and build up endurance, then it's probably better to do it as long as you can before you get winded. But personally, I don't think this is really effective, because there is no way I'm going to sit on a spin trainer for 2-3 hours straight.
If you're looking to stress your legs and increase muscle mass, then doing some all out intervals for 40-60 minutes 3-4 times a week should be good. In this case, you should feel some significant soreness the following day afterwards. Otherwise, you're not going to stress your muscles enough to encourage growth.
What is spinning? Exercise..?
Steph
I have an indoor exercise bike, could i use this for spinning?
and what exactly would a spinning routine include?
how would I do it myself?
sorry for all the questions, any help would be great!
:)
Answer
Yes - a spin class is an indoor cycling class on a stationary bike. You can do it at home, though if you have no experience, I would recommend going to a sin class at a gym where they will teach you how to set the bike properly, and will then teach you how to work out properly on the bike. A qualified instructor can help you figure out what a good pace is, depending on your level of fitness, and you will learn how to properly alternate climbing, accelarting and "resting". A class can also teach you which stretches are important to perform after a good spin. Once you've taken a class, it will easy and satisfying to spin at home.
If a class doesn't appeal to you, you might also consider a spinning workout video to help you get started.
That being said, spinning might be as simple as going for a bike ride, if you are not looking for someone to help teach you to pace accelaration or climbing.
Yes - a spin class is an indoor cycling class on a stationary bike. You can do it at home, though if you have no experience, I would recommend going to a sin class at a gym where they will teach you how to set the bike properly, and will then teach you how to work out properly on the bike. A qualified instructor can help you figure out what a good pace is, depending on your level of fitness, and you will learn how to properly alternate climbing, accelarting and "resting". A class can also teach you which stretches are important to perform after a good spin. Once you've taken a class, it will easy and satisfying to spin at home.
If a class doesn't appeal to you, you might also consider a spinning workout video to help you get started.
That being said, spinning might be as simple as going for a bike ride, if you are not looking for someone to help teach you to pace accelaration or climbing.
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