Indoor Cycling for the Gym Spinster
By Susan McCadam Hoffman, M.S., Certified Fitness Professional
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Ride away picnic excesses with an intense cardio workout to tunes tailored to the tastes of the class. All it takes is a stationary bike adjusted to your size and an enthusiastic instructor in a darkened room to take you for the ride of your life. Best part? According to the Spinning program, you burn an average of 500 calories per 40-minute class!
Where: Indoor cycling can be found at many YMCAs and other major gym chains. It is one of the more popular formats when you want to go for the burn. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the class starts to set up your seat. And once the weather turns, competitive cyclists come in from the cold so be prepared to sweat with the best!
What to Wear: Combining the flirt of a skirt with the function of a short makes for fun on and off the bike. http://www.skirtsports.com offers a Compression Fit BikeGirl Skirt with low rise in front and a little higher in the back, complete with a chamois center panel mesh short underneath to keep you comfy. Show off that torso you’re sculpting with their soft pink Cap Sleeve Bike Jersey to complete the outfit.
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Favorite Indoor Cycling Drill:
“Burn It Up”
