Why Spinning Fitness Will Make You a Better Cyclist
Why would someone seriously contemplate the idea to give up the open road and get involved in bicycle spinning ? For starters, let’s clear up that misconception: Who says you have to give up outdoor riding?
You don’t. In fact, if anything, the time you invest in indoor cycling and spinning will make you a better outdoor rider. We can guarantee it! That’s what spinning fitness does.
When one really understands why spinning is such a great training aid for the cyclist, one’s vision clears and possible obstacles seem less complicated or important. Practical knowledge is strength.
First, let’s define what bicycle spinning is all about. It means, as defined by Wikipedia, “indoor cycling, as an organized activity, as a form of exercise with classes focusing on endurance, strength, intervals, higher intensity (race days) and recovery, that involves using a special stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel in a classroom setting.” Typiclaly it’s performed on a quality indoor exercise bike like the Schwinn Evolution.
That’s true as far as it goes. But there’s even more. By going through the pros and cons of bicycle spinning, let’s check out three argument points in favor:
For starters, spinning can be a group exercise, typically at a health club, or one you do at home, on either a stationary bike or your regular home bike, mounted on a trainer that has your bicycle’s rear wheel turn a flywheel. Typically, home spinning is done to a DVD in front of a TV scree. Yes, your objection that there’s no fresh air might be valid. Still, we ought to consider the spinning effort will almost always exceed the effort you’d expend outside. That means your fitness level improves dramatically.
Next will come specialized attention to every part of cycling: Flats, hills, downhills and the different muscles you need to be good at them all.. Additionally, a skilled instructor will push you to peak condition, quickly identifying the areas you are weakest in and thus need special attention. Plus you will get not just stronger in every area of cycling, but faster, too. An hour cycling class at the normal health club typically covers the equivalent of 23-25 miles. More intense workouts can cover the equivalent of nearly 30 miles in an advanced class.
Third and last, you can do this in all kinds of weather, rain, shine or snow. Since you are inside, you an always spin. There is no off season.. Which gives you the benefit that you don;t have to work so hard to get back in shape at the start of the next season. Again, because of this you become a better cyclist – whether an indoor or outdoor rider.!
Now, think about those factors. If you decide to get into spinning, , wouldn’t you enjoy all those benefits? Now, just think about this. Can you really ignore all of those reasons?
All kinds of other cyclists have found them to be persuasive. If it works best for them it may possibly work for you. Perhaps you too ought to give it a try..
