Spinning workouts at Trafalgar Athletic Centre
Classes led by Michael Burjaw, Stewart Dick and Wesley Skoczen at Trafalgar Campus are scheduled during the lunch break or at 5:15 during the week.
Class Day and Times:
Monday 5:15 pm
Tuesday 1:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm
Cost:
$40 for 1 class x 10 weeks
$50 for 2 classes x 10 weeks
A spinning workout is an excellent way to burn some calories and relieve stress. The workout employs a stationary bike, which has various tension levels. The bike will also track your progress, so that you are motivated to continue and accomplish your fitness goals. There are numerous benefits to a spinning workout.
Benefits of Spinning Class
- Burn Calories
A spinning workout of 45 minutes may allow you to burn around 500 calories, which is a huge amount when compared to other types of workout. However, the amount of calories you burn will depend on the intensity of the workout. Adjust your bike according to the intensity you desire.
- Improve Cardiovascular Health
Spinning can be performed as an anaerobic exercise, pulling energy from reserves and building up muscular endurance over an extended period of time. However, there are also aerobic benefits. Spinning Classes include both endurance and cardiovascular training.
- Progress at Your Own Pace
If someone prefers to pedal a little slower they can’t fall behind the rest of the Class, and they won’t feel out of place for not knowing an Aerobics or Step Routine. No one knows what level anyone else is working at, and they are free to progress at their own pace.
- Improve Posture
In addition to improving your cardiovascular system, spinning also encourages the use of stabilizer muscles found in your trunk, hips and shoulders. Improvement of these muscles helps to enhance body alignment and posture.
- Enjoy an Effective, Low Impact Workout
Indoor cycling is considered a non-load bearing exercise, which means your body does not have to bear the burden of supporting all your weight throughout your workout. Since the majority of cycling exercises are done while sitting, the pressure is taken off your joints and you reduce your risk of injury. This is something that is not accomplished when participating in other cardio activities such as running.
- Get a Great Abdominal workout
As you ride, unlike racing a bike on the road, you get an upper body rhythm going that helps you keep your leg rhythm. The movement from a slightly bent position and side to side works both the central abdominal muscles and those along the side of your abdomens. This is a technique known as rhythm release.
You may not see immediate results of your abdominal work, but over time you will feel your entire body begin to tone up, including your abdominal.
- Have Fun Riding Together
While it can be fun to go on a ride alone to clear your thoughts, the energy you feel from your spin class peers is contagious.
- Build Your Mental Strength
Spinning also builds mental strength. 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. Self-discipline of the mind gained from Spinning can be applied to all areas of life. It is most beneficial in areas of self-control and confidence. Spinning really does help to develop a positive, “can do” attitude.