Do you need to get a comfortable workout indoors or maybe it’s too cold to ride your bike outside? Indoor cycling, which uses stationary bikes, is one of the best cardiovascular exercises incorporate into training because it is Low impact and causes less shock to the joints.
Stationary bikes were created to give cycling enthusiasts the facilities to train without having to leave home, says Jeyco Was, Regional Fitness Manager Mexico Blue Diamonds Resorts. “It allows more time to train, ease for a quick cardiovascular training and a lower probability of risk found in the open air.”
Cycling classes have changed over the years too – they are more than just individual sessions. “Today we can discover a variety of classes unique to the cyclist, different training techniques, routes and routines,” says Was. And now you can also access classes from home, thanks to the monthly subscription programs of platoon, soul cycle, and more. And if all of this doesn’t convince you, perhaps these health benefits will.
It is a great cardiovascular exercise.
Indoor cycling can be beneficial both mentally and physically. “Cycling is an excellent cardiovascular exercise to strengthen the heart, lungs and muscles,” says Erin Jalkanen, certified personal trainer in Ascend Fitness Center and Spa. “This, in turn, also helps lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and lower stress levels.”
Cycling can help reduce body fat
Indoor cycling reduces body fat; increases metabolism; and reduces the chances of injury due to the low impact of the required movements. “Another great benefit of riding a bike is the simple ability to do interval workouts”Says Jalkanen. “Interval training allows you to alternate short bursts of intense exercise with intervals of less intense exercise. This type of training can increase your cardiovascular endurance and burn more calories in no time. You can easily adjust the resistance of the bikes, which makes them ideal for intervals. “
Ideal for those looking for a low impact exercise.
your ankles, kneesThe hips and other joints can be put under a lot of stress when running, jogging, jumping, or doing other high-impact aerobic exercises. “When you ride a bike, your body doesn’t feel the impact that it would feel with these other types of exercise,” says Jalkanen. “The bicycle is much kinder to your precious joints with less stress, and although the bike has less impact, it is still important to maintain proper form while riding. This means that your knees should bend slightly on the downward pedal stroke. If it is too bent or too straight, you will need to adjust the seat height ”.
It does not depend on the weather
The dangers of biking outdoors are alleviated by biking indoors. “By staying in a place with no outside factors like uneven and unpaved roads, traffic (pedestrians and vehicles), we have a better chance of maintaining correct posture and balance,” says Was. “We can also adapt our stationary bikes for specific cases such as injuries or related conditions due to its low impact on the joints as it is not an exercise that demands great efforts.”
There are many stationary bike options to choose from
If you’re looking to ride your favorite bike outdoors, indoors, you can get a road bike trainer. A bike trainer will allow you to hitch your bike to keep it stationary inside. “There are many spinning bikes and apps that allow you to be part of a specific community,” advises Jalkanen. “Platoon and Nordic Trac Spinning bikes have screens attached where you can ride alongside other riders in a class or choose your own path to ride virtually. “
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