Looking for a good workout, try indoor cycling. A very popular workout, it is an incredible calorie burn and best of all, you do it at a self-directed pace. People either love it or hate it, and it’s not for everyone. Here are a few tips to help you include indoor cycling your exercise routine.

First, my disclaimer, I am not an instructor, trainer or fitness guru of any sort. I work out to stay healthy. Actually, my fitness levels have done a 180 more than a few times in my life. Getting back into a healthy workout routine can be difficult. Sometimes we create obstacles to avoid exercising. I realized that the obstacle I created to avoid indoor cycling was probably holding others back as well. Hopefully these tips will help motivate you past your obstacles.

Indoor cycling is conquered with the thought “mind over matter”. Once you start the ride, you’ll see what I mean. It is a very physical work out so make sure you set your bike up to fit your body before class starts. This will help eliminate the first obstacle, discomfort. The bikes generally have a narrow seat called the saddle. There are cushioned seat covers and padded pants that you can buy, but they can’t replace proper positioning. Make sure your seat position and handlebars are good for your height. And, while riding, keep your body weight over your hips and not over your handlebars. This will reduce the likelihood of undue pressure on the knees and other joints. Bike positioning is key to your comfort. It allows the mind to really surpass matter.

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