For decades, one of the exercises that has been practiced by more people and that has had verifiable results is spinning, the practice of performing movements on a stationary bicycle provides changes in your body without you even noticing it, in addition to being of a very energetic exercise that provides some health benefits.
The vascular aerobic exercise that spinning provides will make you work areas such as the legs, in the first instance, and the buttocks, in addition to toning the muscles and improving strength and endurance. Do not confuse the stationary bike with the spinning bike, since the former only allows cardiovascular pedaling, while the second will work strength.
As in any sports discipline, there are pros and cons of the practice, here we tell you some advantages and disadvantages of spinning, which according to experts, if you practice it or are looking for a technique to perform, you must take into account, let’s start with the advantages.
No risk of falls or accidents. As it is an exercise bike, you have no problem falling as you would if you were cycling. If you want to practice spinning, it is recommended that you do it in a group class, with an expert who will monitor your progress.
No injuries. Contrary to what is thought, it does not cause injuries because it has no impact, in addition to the fact that it can favor the rehabilitation of some injuries, under the indication of a doctor.
Consume fat as main energy. When you do aerobic spinning, you achieve three benefits of this exercise, you burn fat, control blood pressure and lower your cholesterol levels, with just half an hour of exercise. Now let’s talk about the downsides.
Do not practice it for more than 45 minutes. Nor 5 days a week because of the wear and tear on your knees, some experts recommend doing it 3 times a week, so as not to expose your body to unnecessary fatigue.
You only exercise from the waist down. Unless aerobic routines offer a complement for arms, what you will notice the most as a result will be your legs and waist.
You must have an instructor. So you will not be able to do everything at home, since only the instructor can know the resistance and strength that the group can work on, that is, to avoid injuries and poor posture.
