Indoor cycling is performed on a stationary bike in a dedicated studio with music and under the guidance of a certified instructor. During the activity, the rider can control the levels of difficulty and effort. This kind of workout is based on high-intensity activity segments with spacing between them, also called interval training.

Interval training is a method in which high-intensity exercises are done in a short time and repeated after short breaks for recovery. It is a very effective tool for improving fitness. Interval training aims to split the effort into several sections and combine the rest sections. The main goal is to maintain high intensity for as long as possible.

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Our body during indoor cycling

Indoor cycling works on all muscle groups in the body - back, abdomen, chest, arms, legs, and buttocks, so it is considered very attractive among a wide range of trainees, both men, and women, even in a group of veteran trainees with excellent physical fitness. It is a first-class aerobic activity. Because of its physical strength, it is an excellent substitute for an anaerobic activity for those who do not want to lift weights.

Aside from working on many muscle groups, spinning greatly improves cardio-pulmonary endurance and trains us to persevere with physical exertion over time. With the help of frequent Indoor cycling training, you can balance blood pressure and cholesterol and optimize cardiovascular work.

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Benefits of Indoor cycling

  • According to the correct cycling principles, indoor cycling can improve the member's aerobic fitness.
  • During the workout, the member exercises large muscle groups, including the calf muscles, the thigh muscles (front and back), and the abdominal muscles.
  • At higher intensities, you burn more calories per minute of activity, which means you can burn more calories in less time. After a high-intensity workout, there is an increase in calorie burning even after the end of the exercise.
  • Since indoor cycling is not a competitive activity, any trainee can regulate the training intensity according to his physical fitness.
  • The regulation is made using the handle on the bike or the amount of effort invested on the part of the trainee.
  • Since the training is performed indoors, the prevailing weather conditions outside do not matter.
  • Even professional cyclists often find themselves pedaling on the trainer.
  • Indoor cycling does not require learning complicated movements as aerobics class participants sometimes encounter.

Using the Spivi Studio system to enhance your business and members experience

Spivi Studio is a platform that creates a 3D experience for indoor cycling. It allows gyms and fitness studios to run cycling lessons with participants from anywhere, both in the gym and at home, while displaying group data in real-time. Spivi Studio collects data such as power, pace, speed, and heart rate via sensors on every bike in the studio and at home, and crosses the data with the personal information entered by the subscriber such as age, weight, performance history, etc. The outcome is a real-time data presentation of each trainee, within a variety of 3D cycling scenes, which makes each workout different, special, and non-repetitive.

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In summary

Indoor cycling has many advantages, and it is suitable for anyone who is physically suitable for cycling. This workout can be used for muscle strength training, endurance, and cardio-pulmonary endurance. It all depends on how exactly the training set-up is built.

If you want to enrich the variety of training you offer in your fitness business, consider adding indoor cycling.