1. Trixter's X-Bike: More Calories Burned in Less Time
This is an amazing indoor ride. The Trixter X-Bike is based on mountain biking rather than the traditional road-based ride. Specially trained instructors create 30-minute calorie burning rides that incorporate the upper body with the incredible moving handlebars that mimic the actual movement of mountain and road bikes when standing and climbing. The freewheel, rather than the traditional 40-pound fixed wheel, requires the body to work harder increasing the metabolic cost of the effort. This also increases the safety of this exercise bike since brakes are not necessary to stop leg movement. This is truly a full body workout and 30 minutes is long enough. Before you scoff at the time, take a class first and reconsider.
2. Traditional Spinning and the 40-Minute Ride
Spinning is based on a 40-minute indoor cycling ride on Johnny G exercise bikes. Certified instructors lead the ride, which follows a periodization schedule. This workout gets you in and out of the gym in less than an hour and riders get a great aerobic workout. Each specific workout, created by the instructor, can focus on several different elements of cycling, from recovery rides to strength, from intervals to endurance and even race day type rides.
3. Raining Outside? Train Indoors
Indoor trainers are such a great piece of equipment to use if you have a road or mountain bike and no gym membership. There are several types of DVD workouts that can be purchased at local bike shops or over the Internet that are sure to give everyone, from the novice to the expert, a great workout. Spinnerval Cycling DVDs are just one example of indoor workouts you can purchase. These particular training videos cover a vast array of specialties from triathlon training, to sprints and base building.
4. Burning Fat Without the Impact
Many people have hip, knee or back problems from previous injuries or due to excess weight. Exercise bikes are a great way to improve fitness levels, and burn excess fat without jarring and overstressing the joints. Cycling also helps to develop the muscles of the legs, lowering the chances of re-injuring the back, knee or hip joints when you resume higher impact activities after a physician's approval.
5. Time to Buy a New Set of Clothes
Ah, cycling gear. Tight, padded shorts and sweat-wicking tops, every person's dream. While cycling clothes can seem intimidating to wear, there are very good reasons to invest in a good pair of cycling shorts. Even if you are only planning to ride indoors, if you have a sensitive rear end, you'll be thanking the person who created padded shorts. For those who are shy about spandex, just throw on a pair of baggy shorts over the biking shorts and no one will ever know.
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