Spinning is physical exercise performed with a stationary bicycle.
Spinning is a term that is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) . It is a concept that allows us to name the aerobic training that took place on a stationary bicycle , to the rhythm of music .
For example: "Yesterday I signed up for spinning: I want to be in good physical shape for the summer," "The doctor recommended that I do spinning twice a week," "My uncle is a spinning coach at a gym in San Fernando."
Spinning characteristics
Spinning, also known as indoor cycling , was created by South African cyclist Jonathan Goldberg in the early 1990s with the intention of promoting comprehensive, group exercise.
It must be emphasized that this sport is performed in intervals. By this we mean that during each class, in front of which there is a trainer, changes are made in both pedaling speed and intensity . Hence, the person who practices spinning in each session will pedal as if they were on flat terrain, as if they were going up or down, as if they had to face a sharp curve...
Spinning is a training method that offers multiple benefits.
Your benefits
This practice brings many benefits to the body, as it helps burn calories and cholesterol , strengthens the muscles of the lower limbs, strengthens the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system, lowers blood pressure, improves blood distribution and tones the buttocks.
To all these mentioned benefits of spinning, we should add other equally significant ones that make more and more people opt for this sporting discipline to stay in shape:
- Helps improve both strength and endurance.
- It is a very complete activity, since it not only improves the legs but also the glutes, arms and dorsal muscles, among other parts of the body.
- Toxins are eliminated.
- It is a proposal especially recommended to put an end to problems with stretch marks, cellulite or orange peel skin.
- Allows you to lower cholesterol.
- It is an ally to put an end to stress, as it releases endorphins.
- No less important is to highlight that spinning becomes an ideal sport to be able to have the mind and body in perfect balance.
- Helps solve insomnia problems.
- It undoubtedly improves the self-esteem of those who practice this sport.
- Helps correct body posture.
Advantages and risks of spinning
An important advantage of spinning is that it does not require great balance or coordination, unlike other aerobic practices. Spinning can also be done in a group, since the bicycles are stationary. Usually the practice is led by a coach who, as we indicated, suggests the speed and movements.
It is important to note that the possibility of injuries in spinning is very low, which makes it an exercise suitable for all ages. It must be taken into account, in any case, that before starting to practice spinning or doing any type of physical activity, it is necessary to go to a doctor to undergo the corresponding tests to guarantee that your health will not be put at risk.