The Really, Really Good Cycle Workout - Made Fit TV - Ep. 81

January 19th, 2010 | Comments | Email This Post Email This Post |

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CYCLE WORKOUT SHEET (PDF)

Cardiovascular exercise is only as good as you make it.  If you’re not having fun - okay, or at least a little fun - then maybe it’s time you switched up your methods.  There is not “cookie cutter” way to increase your endurance, so find one that works for you.

Cycling, or “spinning”, is a good alternative to the typical cardio methods that involve you being on your feet.  Over-use is one of the most common causes of injury, and cycling can help decrease those odds by working your heart, legs, and core in a lower impact way.  But, you have to do it correctly and have a goal in order to get the greatest benefits from this overlooked type of exercise.

In this week’s Made Fit TV episode, I show you how to set up your bike to get the maximum results from your ride.  I also show you some creative workouts to do on the bike to keep you from getting bored.  And, because I want you to give this a good chance, I also have a workout for you that you can upload from this post, print off, and take with you to follow along!  Happy cycling!

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  • Mary from Venezuela
    Hi Jenny, i just update my ipod, thanks so much for mention my email :-) like i told you your tips had been truly inspirational for me, and everything you teach us is so easy to apply in real life, that even an extra busy mom of two like me can do it. I'm addict to your workouts, i like to mix them all through the week, i'm going to try this one rigth the way :-P and i wish you all the success in the world 'cause you deserve it for spread health and fitness all over the world (i'm kind far away in Venezuela, so that prove it), God bless you Jenny, and Chris of course.
  • Thank you, Mary! It's because of people like you that make me love what I do! You are such a great role model for women everywhere : ) Chris says hello, by the way!
  • linda_alberts
    This is so funny because just the other day I was thinking about how much I miss spin class -- when I was in college I would go to spin classes on campus about twice a week. I'm definitely going to do your cycle worksheet! Only, I don't know how comfortable I am with doing the standing position in the middle of my gym...might stick out a bit.
  • LOL! I usually just do the spin classes and tie a shirt around my waste to camo my butt sticking up in the air! But, in the classes I take, they keep the lights out and I feel pretty comfortable because it is all hardcore people who are there to sweat and not leer at women : ) Glad you liked the workout, Linda - hope you try it soon - let me know how it goes!
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