biking/ spinning class at gym?

Kira B

Have you ever been to one? What do you do? What is a typical workout?

Answer
Yes. I go to one regularly. It lasts about an hour. The bikes have resistance knobs on them. During the ride the instructor will tell you to turn them to the right or left. To increase or decrease resistance. You will also have to ride standing up sometimes. Some bikes have computers on them that measure speed and heart rate. The instructor will tell you what speed you should be on. Sometimes you will sprint other times you will go at a constant rate slow but at a heavy resistance. If you dont have a computer just look at the foot speed of someone who does and try to match it. Very grueling. Take a water bottle.

What is Spinning??

Karen_K

Im not familiar with Spinning....... Can I do it on the bike at my gym???

Answer
Spinning is a serious of vigerious bike pedaling, a group exersize conducted by a trainer.. it's hard work but fun

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has anyone tried spinner bike ?

kitttiesha

i want to know if this bike is effective, that is if anyone here has tried it?

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Are you referring to a Spinning bike? This is a stationary bike commonly found at gyms and health clubs.

Spinning is a very effective way to get some good cardio exercise along with replicating riding on a real bike (however not as realistic as riding on a trainer or rollers). While it isn't exactly the same, you do work a majority of the same muscles. I had an elbow injury one summer and was not able to ride outside on a real bike, but through Spinning I was able to keep most of my conditioning.

Spin Bike, just as good as running?

Leonard

Im looking for alternative for jogging and running is using spin bike at the gym just as good as running, do you think it would actually improve running.

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Spinning is a great way to burn extra calories and slim down. The main difference is that you are using very different muscles for each activity. Running uses the lower muscles in the front of the leg above the knee and Cycling uses the upper quads. Both use calves and hamstrings.

It will improve running in the sense of having the cardiovascular endurance. It will not improve running in regards to having the muscular endurance.

I cycle a lot now and run a whole lot less than I used to. Well, this past November I ran a half marathon. I was able to finish with a good time because I had the cardiovascular endurance but was sore for a little over half a week and limping because the lack of muscle.

If you are just trying to exercise, its a good trade off. If you want to replace it but still run long races, anything over a 10 k, I would advise against that. Keep running or do both.

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Are there cyclometers for stationary bikes?

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Ian F

With fall and winter coming on, I am finding myself indoors a lot more. My school has some very nice spinning bikes at the gym set off by themselves. However, they don't give any output (cadence, watts, mph, etc). I want to put in a good winter of training but I would like some readings to track my progress. I could get a stand alone heart monitor and try that but do they make cyclometers for stationaries?

Answer
get a heart rate monitor


that;s the bottom line anyway

how many hours did you do, and in what aerobic zones?

miles don;t mean anything
watts either really

a lot of stationary bikes have HRMs, it;s easy to sense heart beat through the hands, but they may not have a lot of statistical reporting

the most basic HRM just says what your heart rate is, right now, no history, no % of max, no nothing, just beats per minute



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How can I fix my Gold's Gym Power Spin 210u exercise bike?

Staci B

Our Power Spin bike with the "virtually silent" magnetic resistance system has suddenly started to make really loud knocking sounds when we ride it. The sound comes and goes but is so loud that others in the room can't hear the tv when someone rides the bike. Anyone know what the problem could be?

Answer
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Are there cyclometers for stationary bikes?

best spin bikes for gym image

Ian F

With fall and winter coming on, I am finding myself indoors a lot more. My school has some very nice spinning bikes at the gym set off by themselves. However, they don't give any output (cadence, watts, mph, etc). I want to put in a good winter of training but I would like some readings to track my progress. I could get a stand alone heart monitor and try that but do they make cyclometers for stationaries?

Answer
get a heart rate monitor


that;s the bottom line anyway

how many hours did you do, and in what aerobic zones?

miles don;t mean anything
watts either really

a lot of stationary bikes have HRMs, it;s easy to sense heart beat through the hands, but they may not have a lot of statistical reporting

the most basic HRM just says what your heart rate is, right now, no history, no % of max, no nothing, just beats per minute



wle

How can I fix my Gold's Gym Power Spin 210u exercise bike?

Staci B

Our Power Spin bike with the "virtually silent" magnetic resistance system has suddenly started to make really loud knocking sounds when we ride it. The sound comes and goes but is so loud that others in the room can't hear the tv when someone rides the bike. Anyone know what the problem could be?

Answer
if u wana lose weight at home without exercising......
the best way to lose weight
http://lfjghgf.notlong.com

and u will find so many tips for weight loose and weight loose reciepes.
u can try them and lose weight at home easily.

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How can I fix my Gold's Gym Power Spin 210u exercise bike?

best spin bikes for gym image

Staci B

Our Power Spin bike with the "virtually silent" magnetic resistance system has suddenly started to make really loud knocking sounds when we ride it. The sound comes and goes but is so loud that others in the room can't hear the tv when someone rides the bike. Anyone know what the problem could be?

Answer
if u wana lose weight at home without exercising......
the best way to lose weight
http://lfjghgf.notlong.com

and u will find so many tips for weight loose and weight loose reciepes.
u can try them and lose weight at home easily.

What are the best types of home exercise equipment?

Luke F

I do not have any rooms in my house large enough to have a full gym and I don't have enough time to go to a professional gym, so I want two or three bits of equipment I was thinking a multi-gym compact, a spin bike and a punching ball and bag.
But what bits of equipment will I need to get the best workout at home possible?

Answer
1.dumbells are always good.. u can work your full body with them
2. a bowflex is great.. u can get solid workouts from them.
3. a piece of cardio equipment is always good.... so u can burn fat, bike, eliptical, or treadmill

look to something in this list...

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