Training Tips

Spin Tips

The All Aerobics Fitness team will be taking us through new Spin tips in the lead up to the big day!

Set Up

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Set your seat height at top of the hip bone

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The distance from your fingertips to your elbow is the distance you want between your handlebars and the front of your seat

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Make sure your handlebar height is slightly higher than the seat

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Always have a slightly bent knee when pedaling

Riding Position

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Maintain a neutral position by pulling your shoulders back and down, actively drawing them away from your ears.

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Engage your core! Engaging your core with each stroke will give you more strength and stamina through your movements.

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Add resistance – it’s important to have some resistance in each pedal stroke to enable you to have a more balanced stroke and to move with more control.

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For greater control, think about squeezing your inner thighs together as you, drive your foot down for each stroke.

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Keep your elbows slightly bent and close to your body.

How to push through workout fatigue

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Keep the upbeat thoughts coming as you sweat it out - positive statements like, "I will definitely make this 30 seconds”
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Make your brain associate exercise with something that feels good. The ‘fake it till you make it’ approach totally applies!
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Try to smile during tough stretches of your workout so that the muscles that trigger thoughts of exhaustion are less active

Spin Day Prep

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Have a good night’s sleep the night before.
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Eat well at least a couple of hours before starting your spin challenge. After your ride, have a snack within half an hour.
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Drink plenty of water before, during and after your session.
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Bring a small towel to wipe the sweat.
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Start the 5 hours off with a game plan, pace yourself early, find your rhythm and leave nothing in the tank!
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