Are you making these mistakes while indoor cycling?

Read this before your next spinning class

If you have ever gone to an indoor cycling or spinning class as it is commonly called, you will know that it is way more difficult than it appears. Though it involves sitting down, it is anything but relaxing. In fact, there is a lot of room for error when you are cycling. According to fitness expert Roshni Shah from V s Fitness Studio Mumbai, here are the most common indoor cycling mistakes you could be making time and again.

You lean forward a lot

When you are tired, you may tend to lean forward because that is where the gravity takes you. While there may seem no harm in leaning forward, it may actually damage your knees. Always make sure that your body weight is over the saddle and you are able to feel it between your legs. These are the best 5 apps for cycling enthusiasts.

You do not set up your bike correctly

Do you tend to ride with your seats far too low with your knees bent at an angle such that your thighs are not parallel to the ground? Do not do that. Set your seat up higher so that your knees are only slightly bent when you are pedalling. This way you will have much more control over your ride. The handlebars should always be a little higher than the seat about a forearm s length away.

You do not perform any muscle strengthening exercise

Sitting on the bike for long puts a lot of pressure on the lower back. Not doing enough muscle strengthening exercises can harm your lower back. So make sure that you do those push-ups and planks before you get your hands on a stationary bike.

You keep cycling at the same pace

You will not see the desired results if you keep cycling at the same pace. Don t keep cycling at the same pace in a relaxed manner if you want to lose weight. Alternating between short bursts of high-speed cycling with low-speed cycling will increase your heart rate and help you burn more calories. This is why you must wear a helmet while you go cycling.

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