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Indoor cycling is a form of high-intensity exercise that involves using a stationary exercise bicycle in a gymnasium setting. Participants set goals based on their heart rate. Rides simulate variations in terrain by altering resistance and cadence.

Popularity
Spinning (Indoor cycling) has become a world wide popular form of high-intensity gymnasium workout.

Location
Normally in a gym under classroom conditions.
Indoor cycling classes are coached with music. Riders synchronize their pedaling to be in time with the rhythm of the music, thus providing an external stimulus to encourage a certain tempo.

Age
Not an activity for children, due to the extreame nature of the exercise.

Ability
If the exercise is not done correctly, injuries can occur; problems with the lower back and knees are most common. To avoid injury it is important to make sure the seat position is right for the participant's height.

Description
A typical class involves a single instructor at the front of the class who leads the participants through routines designed to simulate terrain and situations similar to riding a bike outdoors. Some of the movements and positions include hill climbs, sprints and interval training. A well-trained instructor uses music, motivation and enthusiastic coaching to lead students through a ride that best suits their fitness level and goals. Most instructors will lead what is called an interval ride.

Dedication
An interval ride, is where students sprint, run, climb, and jump all in the same ride but there will not be a definable pattern to the exercises.

Each person in the class can choose their own goals for the session. Some participants choose to maintain a moderate, aerobic intensity level, while others drive their heart rates higher in intervals of anaerobic activity.

Potential
Some participants choose to drive their heart rates higher in intervals of anaerobic activity. Burning between 400-600 calories in a session. indoor cycling strengthens the muscles of the lower body, quadriceps, hamstrings and back and hips.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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