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!
It is best that you have the perfect triathlon training schedule to be more effective.
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1 Meg // Nov 2, 2007 at 2:28 am
Lots of spin classes use heart rate to turn up the intensity and increase the fat burn. At my gym you can borrow a sweaty, smelly strap to get your heart rate. This sports bra is a MUCH BETTER idea! http://www.numetrex.com It has heart rate sensors built in. You don’t have to wear a chest strap to monitor your heart.
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