You asked for it... The COMFY seat!

Two in each row! I already have one comfy seat (one in each row), but starting with next Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday's classes, I'll have two comfy seats in each row!

So, give Spinning another try and take advantage of its great benefits!

1. Burn Calories

The benefits from Spinning meet a long list of health, fitness and lifestyle needs for a broad range of people. Whether you're a roadie seeking performance gains or a newbie trying to drop a few pounds, Spinning likely has you covered. Regardless of age, gender, lifestyle as fitness options go, few are as dynamic and accommodating as Spinning.

2. Improve Your Cardio for a Healthy Heart

Spinning can be performed as an anaerobic exercise, pulling energy from reserves and building up muscular endurance over an extended timeframe. However, there are also aerobic benefits. Spinning classes include both endurance and cardiovascular training.

Heart health is one of the most obvious benefits of Spinning, as is lung capacity. As we work harder, we will learn to work on controlled breathing, as well. This can help with anxiety and help lower the heart rate when in a situation where physical exertion begins to take the breath away.

3. Enjoy Adaptive Ride Profile

The Spinning educational program believes that each ride should adapt to the needs and abilities of its students. Your instructor will give you a ride to challenge you but if you have knee issues, or trouble standing, do what feels comfortable to you...no matter what the instructor is doing!

4. Join a Community That Feels Like a Team

Regardless of your fitness level, Spinning unifies groups of people through hard work and dedication. You don't just sit in class unaffected by your neighbor, you and your neighbor begin to motivate one another. In those moments, you become more than a group of riders – you become a team.

Riding together also gives you the opportunity to encourage others. You can inspire those who have not yet reached your level of fitness, while those stronger than you inspire you. Working together, everyone who rides can reach his or her goals and share in the benefits of Spinning together.

5. The Primary Muscular Definition you can get from Spinning will be in your Legs and Core Muscles

Your legs and core muscles are the main muscles you use to ride. If you want to build muscular definition in your upper-body as well, consider attending a Spinning class with cross training elements mixed into the program (Zumba, MixxedFit, Begginner's Strength, or Stretch).

So, give Spinning a second look...

It can help you develop a “can-do” attitude. When you ride, there are good days and bad. The important thing is that you carry through with your regular Spinning routine. Push through difficult times, work up the hill climbs and ride through the endurance training. Mental self-discipline is something often gained from Spinning and can often be applied to other areas of life involving self-control or confidence.

Don't wait! Start your indoor cycling journey today to take advantage of the long list of physical, mental and lifestyle benefits of Spinning...with the COMFY seat : - )

All the best in Health & Fitness,

Debra Williams, Owner, SMART Fitness