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    5 of the best fitness studios taking your spin class to the next level

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    Lifeby Sarah Joseph34 mins ago 2024 is all about amping up your fitness routine and what better way to start than with a spin class.By combining the best of both worlds, everyone can escape for 45 minutes with challenges for all level, for each participant to move at their own pace.So to begin, Emirates Woman has curated a guide of the best studios that offer spinning to take your fitness regime to the next level.1RebelSituated behind the Arts Club, 1Rebel is an 11,600 square feet gym space with high-powered equipment including stationary spinning bikes for an intense body workout. With curated playlists and state-of—the-art equipment, you can burn up to 800 calories per class. One session is priced at Dhs130 and it’s located at ICD Brookfield, this place is must-visit.For more information visit 1.Rebel.comCRANK Fitness StudioFor those who require a high-energy workout, spinning at Crank is nothing short of that with its adrenaline-fueled music. Each class is conducted by highly trained professional, who brings their expertise to the table. This fitness boutique also offers an exclusive smoothie section for visitors to have the entire experience from start to finish. The first trial session is priced at Dhs60, with its location in Unit 43, Alserkal Avenue.For more information visit crank-fit.comPlatformSurrender to our coaches as they set the pace in our state-of-the-art studio and take you through a 45-minute dance party on the bike. Our cycle classes are designed to be an experience to help you check out from your responsibilities of the day and achieve some me time. One session is priced at Dhs142.80 and it has locations around Dubai Marina, DIFC, Dubai Hills and Eden House.@theplatformstudiosFitnGlamAmp up your cardio fitness level with the ultimate indoor cycling experience. Surrender to rockstar instructors as they set the pace in the state-of-the-art studios with Stages bikes. These technologically advanced indoor bikes, set your success in motion with one of the smoothest, smartest and strongest rides of your life. This UAE’s premium women-only club promises a stronger environment for everyone to grow. For membership packages, contact FitnGlam. The studios are located across Al Ghurair Warehouses, Al Quoz, Sports Society Complex Mirdif and Dubai Hills Mall.For more information visit fitnglam.aeBoxicaThis studio offers a range of different ride classes for those wanting a quick endorphin rush any time of the day. 30-50 minute sessions of intense cycling on their state-of-the-art equipment helps clients track progress through RPM and watts expended. Of course, no ride class is complete without an epic soundtrack, and Boxica pairs their classes with heart-pumping beats to keep gym-goers working hard through the end of the session. For membership packages, contact Boxica. The studio is located at The Hive Building, Studio City.@boxicaJanuary’s – The Alignment Issue with FitnGlam  – Download Now– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied & Feature Image: Unsplash @josh-nuttall More

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      You Need To Try This 45-Minute Stationary Bike Workout!

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      If you’ve ever been to a spinning class, you know that the 45-minute interval ride will leave you high on endorphins and drenched with sweat, not to mention help you burn between 1,673 and 3,347 kilojoules (depending on how hard you ride, of course).

      But if you aren’t fortunate enough to get into one of the packed gym classes, you can still try this 45-minute spinning-inspired workout, designed by Flywheel Sports creative director Danielle Devine-Baum, to spin on your own. Just crank the playlist below—striving to pedal to the song’s BPM (beats per minute) unless otherwise indicated—and get riding.

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      Song #1: “Everybody Wants To Run The World,” Tears For Fears

      Flat road, time to warm up! Ride around 112 BPM. On a scale of one to 10, you’d be around a three. Once the song’s chorus hits, speed up each time. Halfway through the song, add a bit more resistance as your body starts to feel warmer and your muscles get ready to work.

      READ MORE: 5 Absolutely Insane Body Benefits Of A 40-Min Spin Class

      Song #2: “River,” Eminem [Feat. Ed Sheeran]

      You’re still warming up, but at this point, you’re getting into the ride. The speed is 90 BPM.  If you were running, you’d be at a jogging pace. On this song, alternate between second position (butt off the seat, hands on the front bar), third position (butt off the seat, hands on top of the side handles), and the saddle (butt in seat) while maintaining the speed. Two times during the song, increase your speed. Your resistance here is, on a scale of one to 10, around a four. By the end of this song, you should be sweating a bit!

      Song #3: “Walking In Memphis,” Marc Cohn

      You’re on a hill. On a scale of one to 10, your resistance is around a six. Your speed is 65 BPM. Each time the chorus hits, speed up your pace. You should feel slightly breathless on these intervals. On the first two, use third position when you push. On the last one, challenge yourself to push as hard as you can in the saddle.

      Song #4: “Work R3hab Extended Mix,” Rihanna [Feat. Drake]

      This is a slow, flat incline ride. Your speed is a 100 BPM. On a scale of one to 10, even though it is a rather flat road, you’re around a five on the resistance. Start in the saddle and then hit second position, focusing on stabilising the core. When you hit the saddle, speed up. Repeat this four times during the course of this song.

      Song #5: “Fallen Empires,” Snow Patrol

      This is a light hill. Your speed is a 74 BPM. On a scale of one to 10, start lighter than you want to at about a four on the resistance. Every 30 seconds, add a bit more resistance. By the end of the song, you should barely be able to hold your pace at 74 BPM. Alternate saddle and third position with every resistance change.

      Song #6: “Changes,” 2PAC

      Now you’re on a heavy hill. Your speed is a 55 BPM. Start in third position. Leaving the resistance high from the previous song, slow your legs down. You should be at around an eight on your scale of one to 10 resistance. It’s going to get really heavy. Each time the chorus hits, speed up as fast as you can through the resistance. If you find that your legs want to go faster than 55 BPM when you’re not on the chorus, add more resistance right away. This should be thick and challenging. Sit when you feel you need, then come out. Your power is in third!

      Song #7: “Gold Dust (Extended Mix),” Galantis

      This is a flat to a hill. Your speed is whatever you want! Take the resistance down while you’re in the saddle. The speed of the music is 128 BPM, but take a moment to ride lighter and hydrate. Once you feel ready, start to speed up as close as you can to the rhythm. Toward the end of the song, take the resistance to a five out of 10, come to third and ride the hill at 65 BPM.

      Song #8: “Silver Springs,” Fleetwood Mac

      Now you jog. Your speed is 88 BMP. Starting in the saddle, close your eyes, take a moment, and just ride. You’re riding at about a six on your scale of one to 10. Find third position when you’re ready. When the chorus hits, hit the saddle and go all out. Push as hard as you can. Repeat until the song ends.

      Song #9: “O.P.P. (Re-Recorded),” Naughty By Nature

      This is a light flat. Your speed is 98 BPM. On your scale of one to 10, you’re at a four. Starting in the saddle, just ride and find your breath. This song is about big changes in resistance. When the chorus hits, add as much resistance as you can while still holding your speed. When the chorus ends, take it off. Feel free to use second position when it feels good to come up.

      READ MORE: 5 Workouts That Burn More Kilojoules Than A Spin Class

      Song #10: “Thunder Road,” Bruce Springsteen

      Last song, last hill! Your speed is 70 BPM. Out of your 10, find a seven. Take the first half of the song to ride in third and notice how your body feels; energized and strong. As the second half of the song approaches, take a seat and start to remove resistance little by little. Take the last 60 seconds of the song to put your head down and push as hard as possible right to the finish line!

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      5 Absolutely Insane Body Benefits Of A Spin Class

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      Indoor cycling has changed the exercise game as it boomed into a fitness culture worldwide. Indoor high-intensity spinning classes that promised a meditative experience exploded all over the U.S., with people swearing by the benefits of a spin class extending past body gains.
      Young or old, fit or not, the benefits of a 40-minute spin class promise to burn that fat, prevent unwanted injury and tone those muscles all in one. Writer Grethe Swart put it to the test by taking five 40-min classes per week, and the results are pretty astonishing…
      1. Say Goodbye to 500 calories (2 000kJ) in 40 minutes
      Not everyone enjoys running for hours on a treadmill in the hope of shedding that guilty weight. According to Spinning Instructor News, the average individual is likely to burn up to 500 calories (or 2 000kJ) during a 40-minute spinning class! (That’s roughly four cupcakes that are ditched for good). Translation: going to spin class regularly can help burn calories to lose weight.
      2. Lower risk of injury and embarrassment
      Training on a stationary bicycle ensures a low-impact workout that’s far easier on your joints and reduces the risk of injury. Bonus: apart from avoiding embarrassment (after tumbling off the treadmill a la Taylor Swift), you’ll also look super-professional and in control of your workout (All hail stationary equipment!).
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      3. Less thinking, more fun!
      Gone are the angst-riddled nights of planning your workouts… and never sticking to them – there’s that guilt again. Not only does a 40-minute spin class save you time, but it also allows you to free your mind and transport your body to a peaceful place, without having to look at a piece of paper and lose count of those reps. Your sole task? Listening to the voice of the instructor, who serves both as a therapist and personal trainer – another two-for-one win! Everyday obstacles can now be tackled effectively after a powerful 40-minute workout that doubles as a stress release.
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      4. All-in-one exercise
      Spin classes are usually divided into four types of exercises: speed, endurance, power and combination, which are scheduled throughout the week on different days and at different times. This allows you to integrate all the important aspects of training into your weekly fitness regime without having to switch equipment or ask the regulars for help (all the time). For best results: mix it up! This way, boredom can’t touch your fun workout.
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      5. Firmer everything!
      Once committing to the spinning regime, your entire body will slowly but surely start to firm up. A spin class is an ace low-impact high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class,  meaning you’ll fry fat by cycling, melt away the kilojoules and build muscles – all at the same time! According to Spinning.com, a 40-minute indoor spinning class class targets the large muscle groups (calves, hamstrings and thighs) in your legs to shape up fast, whilst strengthening the abdominal muscles, necessary to maintain your upper body rhythm.
      If 40 measly minutes come with this many advantages, then spinning is winning! Great minds ride a bike #JustSayin’

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