I assume you’re already done in setting up your spin bike at home so let me guide you on where to start as a beginner. First and foremost, don’t jump ahead. Be patient and thoroughly stretch first. You should make stretching as your opening ritual of your spin bike routine. A spin bike is an effective workout equipment, but it will also put your body to the test. Failing to warm up your body may lead to serious body aches and minor injuries. With that being said, let’s now proceed to the beginner routine. Day 1: Aim for 20 – 30 minutes For starters, 20 – 30 minutes of cycling on … [Read more...]
2 Products to Help You Calculate How Far You’ve gone on Spin Bike
Not all spin bikes have a built-in cadence monitoring system. You need to have your own cadence sensors to calculate data such as cycling speed, heart rate, distance, and pedaling cadence. This serves like the pedometer or speedometer, but more accurate and adequate to cycling. You can use it on indoor bikes, road bikes attached to a trainer, and outdoor bikes. If your spin bike doesn’t have its own cadence sensor, then I know 2 products you should look at: 1. Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor for iPhone and Android 2. Wahoo Blue SC Cycling Speed and Cadence Sensor for iPhone and Android 1. … [Read more...]
Chain-Driven Spin Bikes or Belt-Driven Spin Bikes? Which Is Better?
It’s difficult to say which one is better. The answer really depends on which of these two suits your personal workout preferences. Still, I will present to you the pros and cons of both chain-driven and belt-driven spin bikes. After which, I will also tell you which of these two I prefer the most. My aim is to help you identify which is better while considering the different factors you have to look at. Upkeep A lot of people have asked me whenever they are planning to buy their own spin bikes, “Does it need to be maintained regularly?” Because of this, I feel like I should discuss … [Read more...]
5 Things That Marketers Can Learn From Spin Bikes
Nothing comes to mind but fitness and workout whenever we talk about spin bikes. In fact, some fitness enthusiasts were even least interested in spinning. There are so many reasons to hate it, but there are also so many reasons to love it. If you are working in marketing (may it be as an employee or a company owner), then you just found 5 reasons to love spin bikes by simply reading this article. Here are the marketing strategies that you can learn from spinning. 1. Set up the Bike Setting up the fit of your bike is essential, especially, if you are a beginner. Set the … [Read more...]
Spin Bike Postures You Shouldn’t Forget
Riding spin bikes is like riding outdoor bikes. They both use the same postures, movements, and hand positions. The only difference is that many people experiment when using spin bikes. In this article, let me guide you through the proper postures when doing different movements on spin bikes. Proper Hand Positions The core movements for spin bikes correspond with the position of your hands. With the help of the image above, your hands should rest on the corresponding numbers depending on what movement you’re working on as shown below: Jumps - Hands on 2 Flats (Seated) - Hands on … [Read more...]
How To Make Spin Bike Seat More Comfortable?
I love doing exercises at home because it is more convenient. For people who don’t want to go outside regularly, spinning is one of the typical workouts if you don’t want to stick on the treadmill for such a long time. Last weekend, I had met some friends in college, they all said they had pain **down there**. Well, it was bad :(. I have to admit that I have had the pain as well. However, when knowing how to adjust the machine and workout in a correct way, it will be easier for you. And I found it very easy to limit the pain. Here are some essential tips of mine for you to consider: 1. … [Read more...]
How Long Must You Spinning To Burn Off Calories?
People often maintain the habit of doing exercises and eating healthy diet. For some individuals, they pay attention to the time that calories being consumed by spinning every day. To illustrate, people will find it easy to find out the amount of calories and the time they need to burn by counting the calories or using fitness tools. In addition, there are different researches show you how much time you need to spend for burning off the calories in each exercise process. For example, one website says that it takes more than 70 minutes to burn out approximately 350 calories. In contrast, … [Read more...]
Pedal power! Get back in the saddle and into great shape with your stationary bike
FACE IT--RIDING A STATIONARY BIKE IN your bedroom can be about as exciting as ... well ... riding a stationary bike in your bedroom. Sure, when you bought it, you pictured a cozy fat-burning alternative to frigid walks in blustery winter weather. Now the bike is getting its own workout--buried under a load of laundry. What a waste: Riding a stationary bike is a superb way to shed fat fast while building lean muscle to boot. In fact, in a recent "With the Editor" column, Mark Bricklin reported on a Tufts University study in which a group of stationary cyclists--burning only 360 calories a day … [Read more...]
How To Adjust Your Indoor Cycling Bike Chain Tension
It is a common incident when your indoor cycling bike chain is becoming loosen. As a result, this will decrease the productivity of your practicing process. Also, individuals will find it hard to cycle which can cause serious problems for their body, especially the back and the legs. Individuals often have their chain tightened when buying from the store. Actually, the chain of your cycling bike often needs adjusted after a long time using. For most people who don’t know how to fix their loosen chain, this article will suggest some steps for you to demonstrate this procedure. Things … [Read more...]
6 Things About Indoor Cycling That You May Not Know
People have known about indoor cycling since 1990s. At that time, the act of doing an exercise to get a healthy body is very common to a large number of young people. It was the time for a variety of gym chains and bicycle stores to maintain for a long period of time. There are lots of advantages that people can get from indoor cycling include: It’s a cardio activity which is effective for strengthening your muscular parts. Users can burn approximately 600 calories when riding a stationary bike in 45 minutes. For individuals, especially women who want to shape their body, indoor … [Read more...]