The time after Christmas, this is the high season for diets: As in every year comes the eternal good resolution: finally lose weight permanently! But the truth is: the unwelcome pounds, the rolls of flab on the belly and the ugly pads on the buttocks and thighs did not come overnight. Unfortunately, they won’t disappear overnight either. Unless you get to them with an effective concept on the fur.
Lose weight with regular endurance training
A safe and extremely efficient way to lose weight permanently is indoor cycling. Why? The body burns fat most effectively when moderate but regular endurance training (aerobic training) is performed. Only a few sports are suitable for aerobic endurance training and thus for effective and safe fat loss. Sports for targeted fat loss should use large parts of the muscles, be rhythmic, and be able to be practiced moderately at low intensity over a long period of time.
Bike path towards slim line
Indoor cycling works the entire lower body, much like jogging, walking or Nordic walking, but is easier on the joints because most of the body’s weight rests on the saddle. A few years ago, the indoor cycling craze spilled over from the U.S. and has since become an insider’s tip for targeted fat burning.
“Properly executed indoor cycling is a special workout on a stationary bike that combines the benefits of cycling with independence from the time of day, weather and outside temperature,” explains fitness and personal trainer Alexander Natter.
For women, training on the rigid bike has another very special, positive side effect: you specifically train the muscles in the problem areas, buttocks, thighs and calves, which leads to beautiful, aesthetically shapely legs.
How many calories are burned during indoor cycling?
The goal of indoor cycling, according to the Fit Appeal concept by Alexander Natter, is to maintain the highest possible cadence for a longer period of time. An optimal training session lasts between 30 and 60 minutes, advanced cyclists can even train up to 90 minutes or even longer. During the whole time, you pedal incessantly, which on the one hand stimulates fat burning and improves fitness. One hour of indoor cycling burns about 450 calories.
Through different sitting positions or handlebar grips, not only the leg muscles but also the upper body muscles are strengthened.
Indoor cycling: suitable for everyone
The mostly stepless adjustment of the pedaling resistance gives the feeling of riding uphill or downhill, which is especially beneficial for overweight people, people with poor physical condition or the elderly. Those who find the workout too hard simply reduce the resistance and ride at their individual level. No one is left behind or has to capitulate before a small climb. To ensure that riding the rigid bike does not become too one-sided, Alexander Natter recommends a training program that is as varied as possible.
The excuse “No time to train” does not count!
Indoor cycling is offered in almost every fitness center! If you are busy and have little time or generally prefer to train at home, you should buy a good indoor bike, cycle trainer or bicycle ergometer. This way, you can train regardless of the time of day or the opening hours of the studios. For example, in the morning before or in the evening after work.
This one-time investment in health and fitness is well worth it, because high-quality training equipment has a lifespan of many years. To avoid boredom during training at home, it is advisable to train in front of the TV or with loud music and varied programs.
The right workout is the be-all and end-all
Whether at home or in the gym, you should always attach great importance to professional guidance and the necessary equipment. After all, without the right training program, indoor cycling will not bring the desired success. Interested parties can find expert advice, important tips and tricks on indoor cycling, and comprehensive training programs for beginners and advanced users on the Internet.
