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Fat Loss , Cardio. The Benefits of Spin Classes Spin classes provide participants with a high-intensity aerobic group workout. The Drawbacks of Spin Classes Spin classes focus heavily on cardio. When you pedal, you will work your calves and thighs; and, if you sit in the correct position on the bike then you will begin to work your abs.
Obviously, if you put more effort into the workout and pedal faster you will burn fat faster, but when you pedal slower, with a higher tension uphill , you will begin to work your muscles. Stress reliever — It is a well-known fact that exercise helps to reduce stress but in particular, spinning can be a more efficient class for stress relief than other classes.
This is because spinning is an intense workout, but it is also a class where you can socialise and meet like-minded people. It can be done at Thanyapura any time of the year — yes, this is a huge benefit especially in Thailand when it is either boiling hot or pouring down with rain. Come check us out! Further Information. And when it comes to other classes, first figure out what you like best about spin class: Is it the camaraderie?
The awesome tunes? The fact that you don't have to think for 45 minutes because the instructor is telling you exactly what to do? If it's the group-feel, try CrossFit.
All about the music? Look into a dance class or Zumba. Want to turn off your brain? Drop in on a bootcamp. After all, as spin class teaches you, success is all about keeping up the rotation. Follow Redbook on Facebook. This could be a small banana, a slice of toast with jam, or a handful of whole-grain cereal. Do the same an hour or two before afternoon or evening cycling sessions by having a combination of protein and carbs perhaps a small apple with a tablespoon of almond butter or a few tablespoons of trail mix.
Besides helping you fuel up for the workout, eating beforehand can help you burn extra calories, thanks to the thermic effect of food. Be sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after the ride, too. Your body needs sufficient water intake to keep your metabolism humming and burning calories efficiently.
Within an hour after your workout , consume a combination of carbohydrates and protein such as 12 ounces of low-fat chocolate milk or a small handful of walnuts with a pear to replenish your muscle glycogen stores and provide amino acids for muscle repair and building. With most forms of exercise, interval training can pump up your metabolism more than exercising at a steady state—and the same is true of indoor cycling. Think of it as a way of tricking your body into burning calories faster.
Varying pace and exertion will also trigger greater excess post-exercise oxygen consumption the after-burn effect , causing you to continue to burn more calories for a few hours after cycling.
You might even push yourself harder during a shorter session, torching more calories. Strength training helps you add muscle mass and crank up your RMR in the process. Some people make the mistake of thinking that since indoor cycling is such a high-intensity exercise, they can eat whatever they want and still lose weight. Even if you ride your heart out, you'll burn at most or calories in 45 minutes. A better approach is to move more to lose more. Get exercise tips to make your workouts less work and more fun.
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