Indoor Cycling Benefits

What was once viewed solely as an indoor training tool for serious cyclists now boasts mass appeal with beat-based choreography, killer playlists, and celebrity-like trainers whose clientele follow them from studio to studio. It’s a form of fitness that has serious staying power, not just because of its ability to morph with each new generation of fitness enthusiasts, but because it offers health-boosting results that keep participants coming back for more!

• It’s Easy on the Joints

  Indoor cycling is a low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints and a great cardiovascular workout. You are less likely to suffer from hip, knee, and ankle injuries commonly associated with other cardio exercises because it is low impact.

  Even better, indoor cycling can improve joint function; the continuous motion is especially beneficial for knees because the constant full-range movement of your legs produces fluids that keep your joints lubricated.

• Decreases stress

  Indoor cycling signals an adrenaline rush and endorphin release, proven to lower stress levels. While most exercise forms help with stress management, 40- to 60-minute cycling sessions are a quick and effective way to relieve stress and improve physical fitness. Once you’re in the zone, it’s hard to focus on anything other than keeping up with the instructor. It takes your mind off that rough day at work and makes you feel super accomplished when you finish your workout.

• Burns Calories

  As evidenced by the sweaty shirts of many indoor cyclers post-ride, cycling is a great way to burn calories. Since cycling is so intense, many classes incorporate high-intensity interval training, which is thought to increase calorie burn post-workout. This bonus benefit means that cycling class is both a fast and effective cardiovascular workout.

• Improves Strength

  Contrary to popular belief, a cycling class builds muscle strength without adding bulk. Like all other forms of cardio, indoor cycling recruits your whole body, not just your quads.

• Provides a Sense of Community

  Group exercise classes like Indoor Cycling can help provide a sense of community. Research shows that group exercise lowers stress and improves emotional well-being while increasing social connectedness and mutual support. And with group exercise, you are more likely to keep up your new habit and keep coming back.

An Indoor Cycling Class Is Best Suited for …

• Working professionals with limited time to exercise for maximum impact. Our indoor cycling classes are early morning, so you can check off your first accomplishment for the day.
• Those looking for low impact but high aerobic cardio.
• Those with joint pain or mobility issues, especially older adults, who want to keep active while avoiding pain.
• Men and women, aged 55 and older. Cycling increases the strength and function of the muscles, ligaments, and bones that surround the joints, improving daily function, and helping keep older adults fit and active as they age.

What to Expect

JCC Cycling Instructors