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Let The Spinning Begin . . .

Spinning, (or indoor cycling for those who aren’t as up to date as the rest of us) is one of the latest health and fitness crazes to hit the gym. You don’t need to go to the gym however, you can do it at home on your own  . . . just so long as you’ve got the right type of bike.

Spinning Classes & Instructors

A word of warning, spinning at the gym or spin class is great fun, and beginners can really learn a lot from the instructors and more experienced spinners, if you decide to go it alone at home it will save you some cash in the long run (gym memberships, transport, parking, drinks in the bar afterwards . . . ) but you’ll have to be a pretty self motivated type to really keep at it. Anyway, if you’ve decided that you don’t suit lycra and would rather do your spinning in the privacy of your own home and want to buy your own spinning bike, here are a few words of advice.

How To Buy a Spinning Bike

• Spinning bike budget – unfortunately for the majority of us, one very large determination when buying anything new, including a spinning bike, is the budget. Decide exactly how much you can afford and concentrate on the spinning bike models which you can afford. Don’t be tempted into paying more than you can afford. There are some less expensive models of spinning bike which will do a great job and are easy to use, just look at those ones.
• Spinning bike quality – look for a spinning bike which is really going to hold up even if it’s used extensively (you are going to use it extensively . . . right?) Choose spinning bikes which are manufactured from durable materials like aluminum or stainless steel – they’re less likely to rust  from all of that moisture leaking from your exhausted body. Go on, spin and sweat, spin and sweat, stand up, sit down, faster, uphill, downhill, spin and sweat, spin and sweat . . .
• Spinning bike fit - most spinning bikes will adjust to fit anybody, especially the bike seat and handlebars. Make sure that the spinning bike you choose can be adjusted to make sure that you’re very comfortable.

• Spinning bike choice – don’t buy the first spinning bike you find, take a look around and try a few for size first. Take a few “test runs” if at all possible.

That one looks a bit tricky don’t you think . . . not to mention hard work. What a great workout!

• Spinning bikes with weighted flywheels offer an easier ride. Make sure that the flywheel is within reach and easy to handle.
• Spinning bikes are the latest fitness craze, now think on, what does that mean? It means that there are probably hundreds of spinning bikes already gathering dust at the back of some garages . . . the “must haves” will have possibly got tired of their spinning bike by now, and you might be able to pick up a real bargain if you check out newspaper ads, fitness clubs and keep an eye on the internet. Good quality, low mileage spinning bikes are just fine!
• Spinning bike reviews are something else you should watch out for, especially on the internet. If you’re interested in a particular make or model of spinning bike and are thinking of buying one, check for any reviews written by real people who have already bought one. That’s where you find out the real truth about these things you know, by the real people who have really bought one and really use them every day.
• Spinning bike warranties are another thing you should consider if you are buying a brand new spinning bike. Check out warranties offered on the spinning bike and its parts.

Then you could practice your own routines, in the privacy of your own home. These lot are pretty good though aren’t they? Amazing . . . .