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The Advantages of Indoor Cycling and Spinning Tips

07.18.2011 · Posted in Bike Trainer, Cycling Tips

Staying Healthy Using Indoor Cycling

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indoor cycling exercise

If you want to cycle but you don’t want to go out to avoid ultra-violet radiation, dust and smoke pollution, indoor cycling can be an alternative.

As well as outdoor cycling, spinning or indoor cycling also promising benefits that are good for the body. By regularly doing spinning for 30-75 minutes intensively for two weeks, it will provide a number of benefits for the body, such as burning calories as much as 400-600 calories per exercise properly, reduce fat, increase muscle strength of the quadriceps , hamstrings, back and hips, reducing stress, and help increase endurance.

Moreover, indoor cycling bike has a fairly small risk of accidents because it is done in the room and you won’t move anywhere, because the spinning is an activity of pedaling in place, so it would be very helpful to those that enjoy cycling without worrying about getting hit or fall.

Indoor Cycling Exercise Tips

For you who intend to practice spinning bike, there is a few tips you need to do to gain maximum results; at the same time can minimize the risks before, during and after exercise.

  • Do stretching exercises before and after spinning exercises to eliminate the risk of injury during and after exercise.
  • To avoid dehydration during exercise, drink about two glasses of mineral water. Do not forget to bring a bottle of mineral water in anticipation of thirst that comes during exercise. And after exercise, drink plenty of water to replace body fluids that have been depleted during exercise.
  • Adjust your speed while pedaling and adjust with your ability, and do not need to pedal to fast because it would hurt yourself.
  • Should eat at least two hours before exercise, because if you eat, an hour or a few minutes before the workout then it could make your stomach cramps and pain.
  • Consider your exercise by consuming foods that contain protein, carbohydrates adequate and balanced diet, fruits and vegetables, and both ends meet the body’s fluid intake.

 

Here’s The Best Indoor Cycling Bike Selections

Sunny Pro Indoor Cycling Bike Picture
Sunny Health & Fitness Pro Indoor Cycling Bike

  • Fully adjustable seat
  • Fully adjustable handlebars
  • 40 lb flywheel
  • Chain drive mechanism for smooth and quiet workouts
  • Adjustable resistance

$255.00
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Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike Picture
Fitness Master X Series Momentum Indoor Cycling Bike

  • Clincher resistance and quick stop knob
  • Water bottle and mount included
  • High performance weighted indoor cycle pedals
  • Warranty: 1 year parts seat pad, toe straps are only 6 months Labor 90 days Frame 5 Years

$599.00

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Schwinn Ic Pro Indoor Cycling Bike Picture
Schwinn Ic Pro Indoor Cycling Bike Exercise Machine

  • Schwinn(r) IC Pro Indoor Cycling Bike Easy-to-use handlebar and seat adjustments
  •  Corrosion-preventing stainless pins can be quickly threaded tight for a secure hold on the sliding tubes
  • Corrosion-resistant frame and finish with step-through plate that protects finish from cleat damage
  • Infinitely variable resistance levels with linear increase throughout resistance range 300-lb

$1,799.00

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Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike Picture
Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike

  • Modern exercise bike with direct-drive resistance system and 39.6-pound balanced flywheel
  • Direct-drive system lets the rider pedal forward or backward, with quick-stop handle brake
  • 2-way adjustable seat post and handlebars move vertically and horizontally while you ride
  • Heavy-duty brake pad resistance system with center-pull brake pads; wheels for transport
  • 250-pound weight capacity; measures 24 x 42.5 x 42.3 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 113 pounds

$489.00

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iBike Dash+Power Cycling Computer with Power Meter for iPhone 3G/3GS/4 and iPod Touch

  • Includes a combined speed/cadence sensor and heart rate strap for enhanced fitness feedback and interval training.
  • Large, full-color, easy-to-read backlit screen
  • Memory size: uses iPhone/iPod Touch internal memory for essentially unlimited ride file lengths and numbers of ride files
  • Windows System Requirements: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, Macintosh System Requirements: Intel Mac running OSX 10.5+
  • Easy mid-ride spare battery changes extend ride time length, without losing data or interrupting ride (extra spare batteries not included)

$699.00

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