A spin class is a 30–60 minute group indoor cycling workout led by an instructor, typically combining seated and standing intervals at varying resistances and cadences to music. Calorie burn ranges from 300 (easy 30-min) to 700+ (hard 60-min). Most spin bikes use a heavy weighted flywheel and friction or magnetic resistance — different from … Read more
The benefits of the exercise bike vs treadmill is one of the most common questions I get as a personal trainer.
These staples of the gym offer distinct advantages, and it all depends on your preferences and fitness objectives. Whether you prefer the pedaling rhythm or the classic treadmill jog, each has its pros and cons.
As an expert indoor cycling instructor and personal trainer to cyclists, I have used a lot of different indoor bikes, and they each come with advantages and disadvantages.
Some are excellent for dynamic sessions, others can aid rehab and recovery, and some are just very comfortable to ride.
In this article, I am going to be telling you everything you need to know about different types of exercise bikes.
We all know that sitting at a desk for eight hours a day, pouring over yet another spreadsheet, is not at all how it was meant to be. Our bodies have evolved across millions of years and countless iterations to move and keep on moving.
The office is the opposite of this, but step forward the growing phenomenon of cycling at desks!
There are two primary types of exercise bikes: traditional upright stationary bikes, and spin bikes – which are more broadly termed indoor cycles. Although both types of exercise bikes will provide many of the same fitness benefits, there are also differences between a spin bike vs stationary bike that means they each have their own … Read more
Considering buying some high-tech home fitness equipment but struggling to decide which is best for you? There’s a good chance your decision will involve weighing up the strengths and weaknesses of Peloton vs Mirror vs Tonal. Spoiler alert – We found Peloton to be the best overall system of the three. This is down to … Read more