By Wendy Moltrup, MS, CHES Hydration affects how your body functions, including your heart rate, core body temperature, circulation and the ability of your muscles to contract properly.Why is hydr … read more

Feel connected and focused in your Spinning® class and get the workout you expect! Remember these quick tips to get the most out of your ride while avoiding moves that might slow you down. Th … read more

More than ever, today’s Spinning® participants (and gym-goers in general) require professional help when it comes to flexibility. Thanks to desk jobs, increased work hours, longer commutes, and advanc … read more

Maximize Your Workouts by Measuring And Monitoring Your Cadence in Cycling Cadence in cycling, or pedal speed, is measured in pedal stroke revolutions per minute (RPM). For example, a cadence of 60 … read more

How to Train Hard & Smart It’s important to remember that regardless of workout format, an individual can control the effort level of his or her workout by monitoring their heart rate. The beaut … read more

By Kate Amos After posting the Cyclists’ Glossary last June, we here at Spinning® wanted to share a few more terms for you to recognize on the road or in your Spinning classes.Burn a Match (verb): … read more

By Shannan Lynch, PhD, CSCS, HFS, CISSN | Director of Education, Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. The media has given quite a bit of attention lately to claims made by celebrity trainer Tracey Anderso … read more

In recent years, muscle endurance training has suffered the same criticisms as steady-state cardio exercise in the mainstream press. With the mantra “go big or go home” ringing in our ears every ti … read more

By Brooke Hayward It is very important to have a basic understanding of what is being trained in order to accomplish our goals. Are you aware of the four pillars of fitness that make up t … read more

Few things compare to the energy of a packed Spinning® class with its inspirational coaching, invigorating music and unified team environment. However, with the evolution of at-home fitness experie … read more

Even though the Spinning® program has given me a deep appreciation for the sport of cycling, all my rides are indoors on a Spinner® bike. My reluctance to get out on the asphalt has much to do with a … read more

By Chere Lucett To stretch or not to stretch? There is no question. The answer is yes, you should! Flexibility (often called “stretching”) provides innumerable benefits from increasing range o … read more