There are rules on what to and what not to do during the spinning course. If the rules to be listed are abide by, you are guaranteed success in spinning exercise. Also, the chance of picking up an injury will be very minimal.

Below are the dos and don'ts of spinning:

Dos

Do ensure your bike is well set and the saddle sits well before pedaling. This is important for an effective workout because the saddle defines your position on the spinning bike. If it doesn't fit properly, an injury may occur.it is advisable to arrive at the spinning class 10 minutes before the commencement of the class to get your bike ready for spinning. A good gym instructor must guide you through on how to set your bike before the start of the session.

Do make sure that you come along with your towel and a bottle of water. The towel is used to clean off the sweat and the water keeps you hydrated.

Do make sure you are well positioned on the bike before rising on the pedal. Proper sitting posture makes pedaling smooth and reduces stress. Your hips must sit widely on the saddle while your torso is in check. Reckless moves of the torso will ruin your spinning workout.

Crank up the resistance. The legs, glutes and the upper arm must do the work and try your very best to keep the upper part of the body still while pedaling.

Make sure you take some time to cool off, this doesn't mean stopping abruptly during sessions, you can slow your pedal so as to find some time to recuperate before you hit the pedal again.

Start from the basics, it requires consistency and trials and errors to master the art of spinning. Start at much slower, yet, challenging pace first.

Don'ts

While it is good to know what to do at spinning class, it is also vital you know what to avoid, all for the sake of effective spinning.

Don't do "free spinning". This is a term coined for pedaling on the flywheel without or little resistance. This is as useless as doing no spinning at all and it could lead to serious injury if you lose control.

Don't compete with anyone while spinning, either with your instructor or classmates. Instead, work at your own resistance level and build yourself till you are good at it.

Don't stop abruptly while spinning either to regain strength or check out if that abs is working out. It makes you lose focus and you might eventually find it hard to find your pace again, it is advisable to slow down your pace a bit if need be to catch your breath

The dos and don'ts of spinning must be strictly adhered to as you work consistently to build up your body and cardiovascular strength.

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