{"id":16808,"date":"2010-01-29T01:00:42","date_gmt":"2010-01-29T06:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=16808"},"modified":"2011-06-06T13:00:03","modified_gmt":"2011-06-06T18:00:03","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-spinning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/a-beginners-guide-to-spinning\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner’s Guide to Spinning"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"spinning\"<\/a>Cardiovascular training\u00a0can get monotonous from time to time; that’s why it doesn’t hurt to modify or change up your cardio routine\u00a0every once in a while. Spinning is a great way to do so. Spinning is among one of the most popular\u00a0group fitness classes<\/a> out there today.\u00a0Spinning consists of upbeat music,\u00a0a motivating instructor, and a hard core calorie burning workout.<\/p>\n

The stationary bikes offer a great cardiovascular workout all while improving your lower body\u00a0muscular strength and endurance. Every class is a little different, depending on the instructor, but mainly consists of a combination of sprints, varying resistance levels,\u00a0and normal rides.<\/p>\n

The best thing about spinning is that you can go at your own pace or keep up with the instructor; it’s totally up to you. Spinning is also a great way to exercise with a friend, make new friends, or break through the boredom barrier with a new style of exercise.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Spinning<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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  1. Improve muscular endurance<\/li>\n
  2. Improve muscular strength<\/li>\n
  3. Improve cardiovascular endurance<\/li>\n
  4. Enjoyable<\/li>\n
  5. Meet new friends<\/li>\n
  6. Bond with old friends<\/li>\n
  7. Great way to get your sweat on<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Most health clubs and fitness facilities offer free spinning classes throughout the day. If you are a little nervous about taking a spinning class, below is a weight training<\/a> workout that will help better prepare you for it. Spinning targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and calves.<\/p>\n

    Pre-Spin Workout<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    Mix the following weight training regimen with a half-hour of cardiovascular training<\/a> for a couple weeks and you will be ready to tear it up!<\/p>\n

    I recommend performing three sets of 20 repetitions at a medium weight for the workout below. Good Luck!<\/p>\n