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...]
Spin Bike Weight Loss Sucess Stories
Spin bike training is not a simple routine and it needs more than schedule and willingness to lose some weight. People who lost a great amount of weight from spin biking developed dedication due to a breaking point experience. Let me share with their stories and what made them decide to lose weight via indoor cycling. Jacqueline Source: shapefit.com Jacqueline is a 25-year old mom who was overweight since childhood. She was unhappy since she was always teased with regards to her weight. After giving birth to her first child, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis which made her … [Read more...]
Spin Bikes And Bike Trainers: What’s The Difference?
I always have this one question in mind: why would I use my road bike indoors if it was meant to be used outdoors? Spin bikes are stationary indoor bikes that were invented for a different purpose. That is to allow you in getting the workout benefits of cycling, especially, for those who doesn’t have the skill or luxury to cycle outdoors. In other words, this is not a question of which is better. To spin or not to spin. That is the question. Differences in a Glance To give you a better look, here are their differences. Simplified for your own convenience. [table id=17 … [Read more...]
How to Hover On a Spin Bike?
A lot of indoor cyclists mistook hovering as isolations. Isolations is very stressful to the knees while hovering doesn’t. What I’m going to teach you about is how to properly hover on a spin bike. First, maintain a steady cadence. Go for a quick pace but not too much. Around 60% - 70% of effort is enough for hovering. Lean your upper body forward and go for the crouch-like position. Try to make your back in parallel to the floor. Place your hands on the front of the spin bike’s handlebars. This will allow you to stretch your body better while releasing the pressure from your upper … [Read more...]
The Reason Why Spin Bikers Lose More Weight than Upright and Recumbent Bikers
Cycling is an effective workout, especially when it comes to weight loss, muscle build-up, and strengthening endurance. Unfortunately, not everyone has the skills to cycle outdoors. So why not bring cycling indoors? You have 3 options for indoor cycling workout: spin bikes, upright bikes, and recumbent bikes. I personally recommend the spin bikes (indoor cycling bike in general) because they are better for a reason. Let me show you their unique advantages through this table. Spin Bike Upright Bike Recumbent Bike 1. Heavy Flywheel 1. Padded Seats 1. Comfortable … [Read more...]
Low Spin Bike Q Factor: Will You Benefit From It?
Q factor ( (also know as Tread) might be new to you since it’s typically overlooked. It’s not commonly discussed as well. You can read more information about it here and here. (Image Source: indoorcycleinstructor.com) The term Spin bike Q factor went to common knowledge last 2011. That was after Josh Taylor, a master instructor for Spinning ® program, mentioned the Q factor as a new feature for a new design. The benefits of Q factor became questionable at the time. Spin bike users began to think whether a lower Q factor matters or not. But today, I will share with you some benefits I … [Read more...]
How to Do a Spin Bike Interval Training
Spin bike interval training is a very effective workout that every spin bike users should try. It is a rigid workout which will help you burn calories worth of 1-hour cardio. The best thing about the interval training is that you can reap the results for only 13 minutes. It’s perfect if you want to save more time for the day or if you find yourself in a rush. It’s true that patience is a virtue. It’s also true that you need to spend at least an hour on a spin bike. This has been the practice for a regular routine. However, if you want to establish a smarter workout. Then, compressing … [Read more...]
Spin Bike Routine For Beginners: What’s Next after Buying a Spin Bike?
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 SensorFeature of the product:Efficient cadence trackingBluetooth 4.0 supportedANT+ capabilityNo magnetsInstant … [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.UpkeepA 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 the differences … [Read more...]