What are the benefits of indoor cycling

What are the benefits of indoor cycling

What is a stationary bike?

Stationary cycling is a popular form of fitness, being incorporated both in gyms and homes. So how is it different from actual cycling? Apart from it being, well, indoors, stationary cycling differs in that it can provide a safer cycling environment by eliminating factors such as bad weather, traffic, and other obstacles like uneven roads, potholes, stones, etc. A stationary bike refers to any exercise bike which users can use to try and emulate real-life cycling from the comfort of an indoor space. It includes spin bikes, air bikes, recumbent bikes, and upright bikes. 


Why choose a stationary cycle?

Apart from providing a number of health benefits, indoor cycling also provides the following benefits:

  • Intense workouts from the comfort of an indoor space, including your home.
  • A safe workout.
  • A workout suitable for users of all levels. 
  • Easy to move and store. Most exercise bikes come with wheels and are fairly easy to move around; while their compact size makes them easy to store.


Health benefits of using a stationary bike

Now that we understand the reasons behind opting for an indoor bike, let us take a look at some of the health benefits offered by indoor cycling:


  • Improves cardiovascular health
  • Cycling is an excellent form of aerobic exercise, which gets the heart pumping. This improves the efficiency with which oxygen is pumped across your body.


  • Helps with weight loss
  • Cycling can be a strenuous activity, obviously depending on the intensity of your workout. It helps that most stationary bikes allow users to adjust the intensity according to their needs, but indoor cycling can burn as much as 500 calories an hour. 


  • Versatile tool
  • Stationary bikes are versatile pieces of equipment. Cycling is commonly viewed as a tool for cardiovascular health, but it can be used to achieve other goals as well. Cycling is excellent for post-injury rehabilitation, it strengthens your legs, with certain bikes like an Air Bike even strengthening the upper body, and it can even be used to warm up your body for a workout session.


  • Light on the joints
  • A stationary bike workout creates a low impact on the joints. A smooth pedalling motion facilitates smooth movements without putting pressure on your knees, which makes indoor cycling a great option for people with joint issues or injuries.

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