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Is It Ok to Spin Every Day?

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So, you finally bought a spin bike or enrolled in a spin class. Good for you! Spinning is an excellent way to stay fit, healthy, and happy.

But is it ok to spin every day?

Most experts agree the answer is no. We’ll explain the science behind that answer, but we’ll also uncover when spinning daily is actually a good thing.

If you’re curious, scroll down below:

Is It Bad To Do Spin Class Every day?

It’s generally agreed that it is terrible to spin every day, but as you already know from other aspects of your life, the world isn’t all black and white.

So let’s try to make a vital distinction between spinning every day and taking a spin class daily.

Here’s what happens:

Spin classes are designed to challenge people. That means they usually last 30-60 minutes, they contain plenty of high-intensity bursts, and they push your limits.

That’s not good in the long term because of a tiny thing called cortisol, which is the stress hormone.

Studies show that your body releases plenty of cortisol when you’re overtraining, which may cause weight gain according to this study, plus extra belly fat according to this source.

Here are other reasons why it’s not healthy to take daily spin classes:

  • You can damage your hearing because the music used for spin classes is deafening. Of course, its purpose is to motivate you so that you can push harder, which leads us to this next bit:
  • Overtraining your muscles leads to injuries, such as ruptures or inflammation. But that’s just the short-term problem. In the long run:
  • You can damage your kidneys. This condition is called Rhabdomyolysis, and it’s documented in this study. Here’s what happens: over-exercising makes your muscles break down, and so they release a specific kind of protein that’s very damaging to your kidneys. You’ll notice that those muscle ruptures produce inflammation, and so you’re tempted to take some NSAIDs like ibuprofen to reduce swelling. However, these NSAIDs will accelerate kidney damage, and if that’s not enough:
  • You can get acne because of all that extra sweat that clogs your pores daily. And let’s face it, even beginner spin classes are tough as hell, so you won’t get out of any spin class without sweating.
  • You can get saddle sores. This point doesn’t require many explanations. It’s relatively evident that riding that bike every day will cause some chaffing and even some tailbone pain if you’re not wearing well-padded shorts.

So even if more hours on the spin bike could technically burn more calories, your body also needs plenty of rest.

That brings us to the next point:

How Many Times A Week Should You Do Spinning

should you spin every day?

If you’re participating in spin classes, don’t go for more than 3-4 times per week. You want your muscles to have plenty of time to recover, and you also don’t want that extra cortisol flushing through your veins.

But in some cases, you spinning every day could be good:

For example, spinning at a plodding pace is excellent for mobility and flexibility. If your doctor says it’s healthy, you can do this exercise for 15-20 minutes every day to sleep better or recover after bed rest.

And here’s another example:

You can spin every day for 5-10 minutes as a warm-up before other routines, and this is ok because warm-ups are moderate intensity and short.

Benefits Of Spinning Every day 

Let’s review why spinning daily could potentially be healthy IF you’re not overtraining:

  • You improve your heart health
  • You can tone your entire body faster
  • You burn calories quickly
  • You stimulate endorphin production, which makes you feel happier
  • You can sleep better
  • You can solve some metabolic issues
  • You increase your endurance
  • You feel more productive throughout the day
  • You eliminate brain fog

Spinning every day Conclusion

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Daily spin classes can cause many health problems, from hearing loss to acne, injuries, and kidney problems. So, ask yourself this:

Why do you even want to take part in spinning classes daily?

If it’s for the company or the good mood, you can try different activities. For instance, you can take a Yoga or Pilates class or try swimming.

If you want to lose weight faster, daily spinning could probably work for one or two weeks to give you a jump start. But if you’re going to see reliable progress try adjusting your diet and sprucing up your routine with other workouts. 

Alternatively, if you’re planning to get a spin bike, choose one with plenty of programs.

Daily spinning is ok as long as you’re not harming your body. So if your spin bike features intense but also relaxing workouts, you can safely use it daily.

Mary D. Brown
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