Does spinning count as resistance workout

[Anonymous]

I keep reading that as we age resistance workout is very important. I am 45 and I do a 20 minute spinning workout almost daily. Does that count as resistance exercise, at least for the lower body?

[Anonymous]

no, it is cardio.

[Anonymous]

Some resistance OP but not enough to really make a difference.

[Anonymous]

Nope.

[Anonymous]

Yes, if you turn the resistance up (hill work). But if you’re only riding for 20 minutes it would be more efficient to get off the bike 3 times a week and use weights.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nope.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope.

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[Anonymous]

If you ride an actual road bike outdoors in the drops position it can be resistance training. Your chest muscles, core and arms are used to support your weight. Your back muscles upper and lower engage to pull on the handlebars and move the bike along. Biceps and shoulders are even engaged to a lesser extent. This is mostly felt if your riding in the drops aka the lower handlebar position. A spin class bike is not the same and 20 minutes is not even close to long enough

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks everybody. I got it’s not very helpful. I am doing Apple Fitness classes, which require adding and taking off resistance in bursts. Is the pedals resistance not helping because the length of the workout is too short?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope.

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Succinct and correct. What more could you want. OP didn't ask for an explanation.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nope.

the MOST helpful answer of the entire day, across the entire interweb

Succinct and correct. What more could you want. OP didn't ask for an explanation.

If that's how you normally operate in your daily life, you must be quite the success

Didn't know you wanted everything mansplained.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks everybody. I got it’s not very helpful. I am doing Apple Fitness classes, which require adding and taking off resistance in bursts. Is the pedals resistance not helping because the length of the workout is too short?

I think the main thing is that on a stationary bike, even with resistance, you aren't getting the true benefit of resistance training. You will get some benefit to your glutes and legs, but because you are seated/standing, very minimal benefit to your core.

The best resistance workouts incorporate weight, whether your body weight, free weights, or a machine. I personally like combining free weights with destabilizing positions to really activate core muscles and force my body to turn on stabilizer muscles. I think this is one of the best things you can do for fitness as you age because you are basically training your muscles for stability, balance, and endurance. It's just really hard to do that while seated on a bike.

Resistance training doesn't have to take forever though, and combining resistance and cardio is a great idea because working muscle groups after tiring them out makes them work harder and has higher ROI. I'd add a 5-10 minute resistance training circuit with weights or bands to the end of your spinning. You can find lots of idea online.

[Anonymous]

If you're already using Apple Fitness Plus, just start adding on some of their strength videos. You will need to get a mat and dumbbells.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks everybody. I got it’s not very helpful. I am doing Apple Fitness classes, which require adding and taking off resistance in bursts. Is the pedals resistance not helping because the length of the workout is too short?

I think the main thing is that on a stationary bike, even with resistance, you aren't getting the true benefit of resistance training. You will get some benefit to your glutes and legs, but because you are seated/standing, very minimal benefit to your core.

The best resistance workouts incorporate weight, whether your body weight, free weights, or a machine. I personally like combining free weights with destabilizing positions to really activate core muscles and force my body to turn on stabilizer muscles. I think this is one of the best things you can do for fitness as you age because you are basically training your muscles for stability, balance, and endurance. It's just really hard to do that while seated on a bike.

Resistance training doesn't have to take forever though, and combining resistance and cardio is a great idea because working muscle groups after tiring them out makes them work harder and has higher ROI. I'd add a 5-10 minute resistance training circuit with weights or bands to the end of your spinning. You can find lots of idea online.

Thank you! Very helpful.