The craze for spinning shows no signs of waning, and the benefits of this technique are increasingly recognized. Let's take a closer look.

Created in 1989 by Californian cyclist Jonathan Goldberg, spinning was initially reserved for professional athletes. Today, the activity is for everyone, from beginner to experienced cyclists...

A motivating way to train

During winter, since not everyone has the chance to go south to train, finding a way to cycle indoors is quite practical. Especially since spinning obviously helps to prepare well to get back on your bike when spring arrives.

The benefits of spinning are numerous: improvement of cardiorespiratory capacity, local muscle strengthening, toning. It can also help develop gestural agility if you work on speed. It is therefore a rather complete training method that has proven its worth.

Be lighter on your bike!

Since spinning involves a high energy expenditure with sustained intensity, many claim that this training could even lead to weight loss. According to research, a spinning session could burn up to 800 calories, which is considerable!

By helping to reduce body mass, spinning thus contributes to making the cyclist lighter on their bike, which is an important advantage when tackling the road.

How often should you spin ?

Depending on the objective, the frequency of spinning training may vary. Engaging in spinning once a week is already a benefit in itself! But if you are a cyclist who trains with the goal of riding as much as possible during the summer, it is suggested to do it two to three times a week to achieve better physical development and noticeable improvement.

With the marked enthusiasm for this training, it can be said that spinning is much more than a passing fad. Since it is accessible and effective, this method tends to spread and diversify, whether practiced in a group at a gym or solo with a bike trainer and the appropriate app .

By the way, Bicycles Quilicot offers spinning sessions at its two stores in Montreal (Masson) and Mont-Tremblant from November to March. Inquire now!

Finally, some centers even offer aqua spinning classes to combine the benefits of spinning with those of aquatic sports! A different way to prepare while patiently waiting for the snow to melt to get back on our bike!