Gaz Hutchinson
Which is best - an upright exercise bike or a spin bike? Both have pros and cons so check out the specific features for yourself before deciding which is for you.
If you take away the typical circumstances of a spinning/indoor cycling class (energetic music/instructor) what is the actual practical difference between a spinning and a regular stationary bike? I am going to have to replace my current exercise bike with a new one in the very near future and I am trying to decide whether to purchase a spinning bike or a regular one.
"Before the class was over, my quads were blown and I was seeing stars," says world-class cyclist Chris Kostman. Find out why spinning kicks the wheels out from under its distant cousin, the stationary bike.
posted: 8/12/2011 at 1:26 AM Spinning and riding a stationary bike are the same thing. I teach a spin class 4 times a week. It really isn't all that hard. We do sometimes stand up to take pressure off your rear end and to work slightly different muscles.
I'm looking at getting an excercise bike shortly and am undecided between a Spin or Upright. Can someone please advise the advantages / disadvantages
The primary difference is the adjustability and the quality that goes into the drive mechanism. Spinning bikes, as the name implies, spin a weighted flywheel using the power of your legs. The tension you set, in conjunction with the weight of the flywheel, determine the resistance you feel.
