Next, it’s important that the workout itself is in some ways specific, quantifiable, and about more than just burning calories.
There are a few class elements that can help you figure out if your studio fits the bill: Look for classes that include drills targeting skills in leg speed, pedal stroke, acceleration/deceleration, and climbing, to name a few. The key is to find a class “structured around what we would do as cyclists training outside,” says Lesley Tomlinson, a former Olympic cyclist who competed for Canada and a co-founder of the TaG Cycling studios in Vancouver. 7 Mistakes You Might Be Making in Spin Class.
