What is spinning? Exercise..?

I have an indoor exercise bike, could i use this for spinning?

and what exactly would a spinning routine include?

how would I do it myself?

sorry for all the questions, any help would be great!

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Yes - a spin class is an indoor cycling class on a stationary bike. You can do it at home, though if you have no experience, I would recommend going to a sin class at a gym where they will teach you how to set the bike properly, and will then teach you how to work out properly on the bike. A qualified instructor can help you figure out what a good pace is, depending on your level of fitness, and you will learn how to properly alternate climbing, accelarting and "resting". A class can also teach you which stretches are important to perform after a good spin. Once you've taken a class, it will easy and satisfying to spin at home.

If a class doesn't appeal to you, you might also consider a spinning workout video to help you get started.

That being said, spinning might be as simple as going for a bike ride, if you are not looking for someone to help teach you to pace accelaration or climbing.

1. Spinning is an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle called (obviously enough) a spinning bike. As you pedal, motivating music plays and the instructor talks you through a visualization of an outdoor cycling workout: "You're going up a long hill now, you can't see the top yet." During the class you vary your pace -- sometimes pedaling as fast as you can, other times cranking up the tension and pedaling slowly from a standing position. This helps you to focus inwardly and work on your mind as well as your body.

2. They suggest you use the "specific" stationary bike. But I believe that as long as you have the ability to adjust your tension, your current bike should work.

DVD's are available: http://www.spinning.com