Let’s start by saying the obvious. Any physical activity, if done with constancy and dedication, brings great benefits to individual well-being. Football, tennis, swimming, dance, in short, so on and so forth.
But today we want to focus on an activity that has had a boom in recent decades. Spinning, born in America, only reached European fitness circuits in the second half of the 90s. Let’s see, then, why spinning is good for you.
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What is spinning
The discipline was introduced in 1989 by Jonathan Goldberg, true guru and point of reference for all spinning practitioners. The aerobic activity designed by Goldberg is geared towards training and muscle toning of the lower body.
So, without getting on the bike, you can comfortably get on a stationary bike and let your calves, buttocks and thighs work intensely. At the same time, the abs are also put under strain. Along with other similar activities such as hydro biking and exercise bike, spinning belongs to the category of indoor cycling.
The real peculiarity of spinning, however, consists in embarking on an imaginary journey. Yes, because the instructor guides his students towards a goal that does not exist. This psychological mechanism serves to induce sportsmen to reach a goal.
For this purpose, during the activity, it is customary to alternate the intensity and the type of path. Music and colored lights are the backdrop for climbs, descents and flat rides. The idea is to make an activity dynamic that in the long run can be monotonous. All without giving up the fun.
Why it’s good: the benefits
Being a cardio-fitness activity, spinning provides great advantages from a cardio-circulatory point of view. Spinning, in fact, means strengthening the heart, decreasing the heartbeat when you are at rest and, therefore, preventing any pathologies.
It goes without saying how effective it is to practice spinning to reduce physical and mental fatigue. Long and hard rides in the gym increase physical endurance, tone the body’s muscles and strengthen the immune system.
Cycling with spinning is also important in regards to metabolism. It is a practice that contributes to its acceleration, therefore to facilitate digestion.
With spinning you sweat a lot. Sweating a lot means eliminate toxins from the body and lowering stress levels by releasing endorphins.
Last but not least, we have the option of indoor cycling. This can save us exposure to bad weather and seasonal ailments. Especially in winter.
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