Stories of amateur cyclists injuring themselves during an indoor spin class are as common as people scrambling for WiFi access to book their next session online. And while you may have heard of your fair share of people fainting mid-class and falling off their bikes, or worse, developing rhabdomyolysis, other injuries are a lot more insidious.
Carla Paredes, a cycling instructor at the newly opened Saddle Row, gives us a few pointers to keep in mind for the next time we put the pedal to the metal:
#1 Don’t be afraid to ask about the beginner’s classes Why: “It’s hard to get on the bike and come from zero [physical activity], especially since you can’t control how the intense environment is going to make your body react. You might overdo it or get dizzy,” Carla says.
How to fix it:
Saddle Row also offers special beginner classes, which are spent mostly sitting on the saddle (most cycling classes require students to be stand up while on the bike) and doing plenty of arm movements.
If you’re ready to move to the next level, try the Underground classes, which are a “dance type of cycling workout.”
Exchange classes are for cyclists and triathletes, and focus on maintaining a particular amount of revolutions per minute (RPM). A combination of both can be had during Resistance classes, which incorporate cycling drills, dance coordination movements, plus resistance bands for upper body strengthening and core workouts.
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