Fit Mom's Blog

For those of you who think you’re getting a workout by riding that elliptical for thirty minutes or the treadmill or the stairmaster- I would like you to reconsider your workout options and TRY A SPIN CLASS!!

Moderate Speed, Treadmill, 30 minutes yields approximately 130 calories

Pilates, 1 hour, yields approximately 227 calories

Step Aerobics, 1 hour, step is 6-8 inches, yields approximately 551 calories

Spin Class, 1 hour, very vigorous activity yields approximately 811 calories

Those calculations are strictly a guide! I used a calorie counter online but I never fully trust those things- only you know how hard you are working. My heart rate monitor at the end of a spin class usually has a calorie counter of 740 calories burned. I keep my heart rate between 170-182 (sprint)- this is high even for me. On a run my heart rate is usually between 160-170. Spin classes are great because you can get a really HIGH intensity workout.

TEN REASONS TO TRY A SPIN CLASS

1. High intensity workout

2. Great rock and roll music

3. Push yourself harder when you are in a group situation

4. Social- great way to meet new people with similiar interests

5. Non-weight bearing activity-

6. Fantastic way to interval train

7. SERIOUS CALORIE BURNING

8. Indoor workout keeps you out of that nasty So Cal air (smoke)

9. Prepares you for riding outdoors

10. Competition- you can compete with yourself or the others across from you!

I love my spin class and I encourage all of you to get out there and try one!