Upcountry Fitness Indoor
Cycling
Cycling is an excellent cardio respiratory activity with
benefits similar to jogging and running. Fun and motivational, it is a
good alternative for those who do not like to jog or run, or who have orthopedic
limitations to weight bearing exercise. Physical benefits of indoor
cycling are many, including increased cardio respiratory endurance, muscular
strength and endurance, decrease of body fat and increase of lean body mass, and
a great weight management program in conjunction with a well balanced diet.
Performance benefits include increased endurance, speed, leg strength and power. The basic
advantages of indoor cycling are its convenience and safety. Indoor
cycling can save time by providing you a more intense workout within an hour. Distractions are minimized and allow the
participate and focus on maximizing or maintaining heart rate for the session
without worrying about cars, pot holes and other road hazards.
An additional benefit
is that participants have their own individual workout within a group setting.
Participants control their own intensity by modifying the resistance, cadence
and body position.
Indoor cycling is not
recommended for persons under age 14.
