Spinning is a great way to burn calories, tone up and lose weight

It does not matter what your fitness levels are - or your age, weight, or gender, or ability to ride a road bike - you can take a spin class. You may even be recovering from an orthopedic injury or are reluctant to exercise due to knee issues or discomfort. If that's the case, spinning can actually help you recover, as it is a low-impact that doesn't place as much stress on your joints, such as your ankles and knees, as other workouts.

One of the greatest benefits of spin class is that it strengthens your core while improving your balance. Actually, a strong core is what you need for optimal balance, and simply keeping yourself upright and stabilizing yourself on the bike helps with this. Spinning is also an exercise that encourages you to keep your core engaged while sometimes calling for more challenging moves such as standing slightly up and riding off the saddle.

How many calories you burn in a spin class will depend on a variety of factors like your cadence and resistance, but let's just say you will burn a lot with the high-intensity style of spin classes. Regular spinning over time, then, will help you reduce your weight and body fat levels. Especially as you strengthen your muscles and rev up your metabolism, you will start burning more even when you are resting.