Are you looking for a new way to spice up your workout routine?  If so, try jumping on a bike and participate in a Spin class! Golds Gym Group Exercise Director, Carrie Kepple, provides expert advice on the advantages of Spinning.

Increase cardiovascular health and endurance  Spinners develop a healthy heart and lungs through a series of mixed terrain that challenges them in bursts of speed followed by active, recovery, steady hill climbs and time trials of speed work.

Tone and shape legs  Through proper pedal stroke and positioning on the bike, cyclists are able to sculpt their quadriceps, hamstrings, gluts, calves and abdominals.

Burn large amounts of calories quickly  The average participant burns 700 calories in a 45-minute Spin class! The same participant could jog on the treadmill for 60 minutes and only burn approximately 600 calories.

Strengthen abdominals and hip flexors If riding correctly, participants will keep their core locked on the entire ride and drive the movement of the pedal stroke from their hips.  Participants will see toning results from this secondary work in the core muscles: pyramidalis, rectus abdominus, transverses abdominus, hip flexors, and the internal and external obliques.

Enhance training for the outdoors  Outdoor cyclists that participate in Spin classes are able to build their strength and endurance quickly by controlling their own resistance level throughout the ride.  As a result, Spinning indoors leads to stronger outdoor rides and increased personal best time trials.

Have fun while breaking a sweat  Spinning is a great exercise for people of all fitness levels.  The instructors job is to make the class fun, while simulating an outdoor ride, says Kepple.  Music is the key to a great class or ride!