It's the new year and you know what that means: We all enjoyed those holiday cookies, cheese plates and an extra glass of wine (or two or three, let's be real). But now it's time to blast those extra pounds we packed on and start working on that sexy summer bod! If you're like me, hopping on the treadmill is pretty much your last choice. A stationary bike is much more my speed (pun intended) and the good news is you can get a killer stationary bike workout if you know how to put it together! Before getting started on your exercise routine, it's important to assess the elements of your life … [Read more...]
5 Top Rated Stationary Bike Seats
Stationary bikes are a great way to get in a good cardio workout and build some muscle. They are a great piece of workout equipment for anyone who finds treadmills too taxing on the knees and joints. However, while they alleviate pain from your legs, some stationary bike seats are so uncomfortable that they make your bottom sore and numb. You don’t want an uncomfortable seat to prevent you from getting a good workout, so it is very important to make sure you have a seat that doesn’t make you want to call it quits before you’re finished with your routine! Researching … [Read more...]
Health Benefits Of Riding A Stationary Bike
It’s 6:00 p.m. on a Friday and you’ve already been at work for eleven hours. You were hoping to get to the gym for a quick spin on the stationary bike before going out with friends tonight, but it looks like you don’t have time. You sigh in frustration as you walk to your car and think to yourself, “this is why I need a stationary bike at home!” It’s true. Stationary bikes are a popular piece of workout equipment both in the gym and in peoples’ homes for good reason. They’re convenient, don’t take up an enormous amount of space, and are an easy way to get a quick heart-pumping workout in … [Read more...]
Spin Class Essentials For Beginners
Are you considering attending a spin class? Going to a group fitness class can be intimidating. These classes are often full of super fit people in trendy clothes who know exactly what to do and expect throughout the class. Then there’s you, walking awkwardly into the studio by yourself. In all sincerity, none of this is really true. We simply perceive it to be this way in our minds. In reality, group fitness classes are for everyone of all fitness levels. But I know what it's like to be intimidated by these type of classes. Don't worry, you're not alone. You’ll do great on that spin bike and … [Read more...]
How to Pick the Best Stationary Bike Stand
Image Source: davescheapbikes.comOn those cold rainy days, getting on your bike might not be the most glamorous way to get in a good ride. Good thing there’s a gadget that enables you to bring your bike inside and still get a decent workout.Stationary bike stands are made so that you can use your bike indoors without it going anywhere. Typically bike trainers can be used by cyclists who wish to improve their speed and stamina. A stationary bike stand allows those to have the comfort of their own bike all while trying to get a customized exercise similar to that of a gym … [Read more...]
Spin bike vs Elliptical comparison
Who doesn’t like exercising? Well, in this era everyone wants to exercise and produce a better, fitter and smarter body. We all want exercises that are more effective and can do the job faster and, for this reason, the comparison is important among similar exercises. One example is spin bike and elliptical. The spin bike and elliptical trainer might both pump up your legs, but who is better? Let’s find out. The spin bike can be not only cheaper than elliptical trainers but also are easier to operate and use. You may comfortably adjust the resistance and increase or decrease the … [Read more...]
Spin bike vs. Treadmill: Which is Better?
With increasing types of exercises available in the world these days, it is important to compare them to see which is better, for whom and why. More and more types of trainers have been invented to provide us a variety of workouts and allow us to perform different cardio sessions. A good comparison can help us come down to a decision, about which is better. Let's compare 2 one of the most commonly available and used trainers spin bike and treadmill. While spin bikes are designed to give us an atmosphere similar to a cycle, the treadmill is there to make us feel like we are jumping on … [Read more...]
Tabata spin bike workout
Exercising has become a major part of our lives, these days. Almost everyone wants to workout, look fit and get physically better. To satisfy these needs, over the year new types of workouts are developing, each better than before.workout is really important and so we see everyone engaged in some sort of workout. Cycling! Who doesn’t like cycling? But did you know cycling is an amazing workout itself, helping us increase our stamina, core strength and leg muscles especially the thighs? But we can’t always go out on the road and start riding a bike, sometimes we might need it inside our house. … [Read more...]
Advanced spinning bike workout
Do you hit the gym daily? Do you like taking physical challenges? Do you do the bike workout? With the growing trend of the gym, exercising, working out these days, everyone is just so busy improving themselves. We all want faster results as we exercise and for that very reason, many tend to switch themselves from ordinary workouts to advanced workouts. Spinning bike workouts is one of the most common types of workout. It’s a great exercise for your legs and stamina, however, after regular practice of this exercise, it gets too easy for us. This is where we can switch to Advanced spinning … [Read more...]
Does Spin Bike Work Your Abs?
Most people think that spin bike training mainly focuses on lower muscles and endurance. Don’t you know that spin bikes also develop your upper body including your abdomen muscles?Although most of the work lies on your quadriceps, glutes, hip flexors, hamstrings, and calves; maintaining your entire body’s stability on the bike’s seat is impossible with contracting your abs. In other words, working out on the spin bikes have effects on your abs too.High-Intensity TrainingsTraining like intervals requires you to pedal rapidly. You won’t be able to do this without forcefully contracting your abs. … [Read more...]
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