Top 4 Reasons Indoor Cycling Rocks As An Exercise Choice

You would expect us to promote indoor cycling as one of the best forms of exercise you can engage in. After all, we are an indoor cycling studio providing classes to students of all levels in Salt Lake City. But guess what? Our owners were sold on indoor cycling long before they opened the studio. Making a business out of it was just a way to turn what they love into a full-time occupation.

We would never suggest that taking a spinning class is the only way to get adequate exercise. We would never say that cycling is superior to all other forms of exercise. But we stand by our conviction that indoor cycling rocks. We think it is an excellent option for a lot of people. Below are the top four reasons we recommend it.

1. Low Impact but High Intensity

We took the occasion of one of our very first blog posts to explain how indoor cycling can be both low impact and high intensity. Let's start with the low impact side of the equation.

Impact refers to the amount of impact energy the body absorbs during exercise. Running is high impact due to your feet constantly hitting the ground. Indoor cycling is low impact because your body isn't absorbing impact energy. Yet it is high intensity in that you can really push yourself to work hard in the saddle.

2. It Is Fully Customizable

Modern stationary bikes bear little resemblance to their first-generation counterparts produced some 50 years ago. Today's bikes offer a full range of customizations that make it possible for you to create any kind of workout you want. You can simulate flat rides, hill climbs, sprints, etc. Furthermore, you can program your workout ahead of time or make your adjustments on-the-fly.

Our instructors create customized workouts depending on the goals of each class. They have the experience and knowledge to get the most from the indoor cycling experience.

3. It's Easy to Get Started

Some forms of exercise are difficult to get started with. Not difficult in the sense of being complicated or equipment-intense, but in the sense that they require a lot of work right from the get-go. Running is a good example. Running is hard work even at slow speeds. So for someone who has never exercised before, getting started can be difficult.

By contrast, cycling is fairly easy to start. Even beginner rides, while less intense than advanced rides, are easy enough to do. New riders can gradually increase their workout intensity as they get used to cycling.

5. Exercise in a Controlled Environment

Last but not least, indoor cycling is exercise in a controlled environment. You can take a cycling class at a studio like ours. You can ride on your own stationary bike at home. When you are traveling, you can ride in the hotel's fitness center. All of these environments are controlled.

You are not out exercising in the rain and snow. You are not having to worry about dogs, traffic, and other hazards. It's not too hot or too cold during your ride. Exercising in a controlled environment lets you pay more attention to your actual workout rather than to so many environmental hazards capable of ending your day.

If you're interested in learning more about indoor cycling and our spinning classes, don't hesitate to contact us. Here at Mcycle, we have spin classes for riders of all skill levels. We would love to introduce you to what we feel is one of the best exercise options available today. Needless to say that indoor cycling rocks!