Both sports have become very popular in the last decade due to the benefits they provide and because cycling is one of the activities that people enjoy the most. The problem comes when there is not enough time to go out on a bike or there are no safe places to ride in the area. This is why many people choose to go to the gym and practice a different version, but just as healthy and effective.
The benefits of exercising with the help of a bicycle are many, which is why more and more people choose this method to get fit. Among the two modalities that are usually offered in gyms are the popularly known as Spinning and Indoor Cycling.
What is Spinning and what is Indoor Cycling?
Below, we will analyze both aspects in order to give the user the critical ability to choose which is the best option that adapts to their tastes and needs:
Features of Spinning
It is said that Spinning was created in California (United States) in 1987 by a man who decided to add music to his training on the stationary bike, to make it more fun.
Seeing that this form of training was more effective, he began to test his new technique, which quickly became popular. Over time, the movements were perfected and new ones were added, eventually combining strength, speed, endurance, interval and resistance exercises in the same class.
Spinning is a very demanding activity, where the user may need several sessions until he or she manages to adapt to the level of training.
Features of Indoor Cycling
Indoor cycling is a physical activity similar to the previous one, but it must always be done with an adapted exercise bike. Music is used to create an atmosphere and help users set the necessary pace.
Its purpose is to work the lower body through high-intensity exercises that should always be directed by a specialized instructor, since it is necessary to learn how to move properly to avoid damage and injuries.
It is a more complex modality because, during the process, four pedaling and hand positions are performed: sitting flat (basic), standing flat (as if you were a climber), sitting mountain (more strength, less speed) and standing mountain (climber but with weight).
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