Spinning
Classes
Instructor - Jen Sober
* "Spinning is an aerobic exercise that takes place on a
specially designed stationary bicycle called (obviously
enough) a spinning bike. As you pedal, motivating music
plays and the instructor talks you through a visualization
of an outdoor cycling workout: "You're going up a long hill
now, you can't see the top yet!". During the class you vary
your pace -- sometimes pedaling as fast as you can, other
times cranking up the tension and pedaling slowly from a
standing position. This helps you to focus inwardly and
work on your mind as well as your body.
Spinning burns serious
calories (about 450 in 45 minutes) and offers an awesome
aerobic workout that makes your heart pump fast. It also
tones your quadriceps (front thigh muscles) and outer thigh
muscles like nobody's business! Because you stay in one
place with the same basic movement throughout, Spinning
doesn't involve a lot of coordination; it's easier to
concentrate on your form than in other types of aerobic
classes. And although you follow the general instructions
of the spinning teacher, you are in control when it comes
to your pace. You can finish a spin class, regardless of
your fitness level, simply by adjusting your pace or the
tension knob on the bike."
*Info above
adapted from " your total health. ivillage.com"
