Strobe lights are flickering, a catchy rhythm builds up as your bum hovers above your stationary bike. Your eyes are fixated on the energetic instructor in front of you; your legs are going faster than the usual bike ride outdoors, and that’s completely okay. It’s what a typical session in spin class looks like.
And if our city’s growing number of spin studios are anything to go by, the cult workout has long established an iron grip in the fitness realm. Unlike the act of running indoors on a treadmill, cycling indoors on a stationary bike is nothing short of the fun, intensity and variety commonly sought out in a good workout . While sceptics might doubt it for its club theatrics, the workout commands a full body overhaul which activates all of your muscles.
The varied movements timed to match with the beats of the soundtrack are also the reasons why people in a spin class forget the pains of exercising. Instead, they actually have fun. “Not only is spin a fun way of building up cardiovascular health, it is also a great therapy for the mind after a long day at work,” says Jia En , instructor at Absolute Cycle.
But one thing she stresses for anyone new to the workout is to pace yourself. “It takes a while for the tempo and pace to become second nature! Keep an open mind and have fun.” Before getting straight into the workout, make sure to adjust your bike.
Jia En says: “It’s to ensure ideal posture while riding. The saddle height should be aligned to the hei.
