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Spinning builds muscle while improving your fitness level. During an Spinning class, expect to train in different simulated cycling terrains, such as flats and hills. Practicing standing and seated positions adds variety to your workout to get you in and out of the saddle. Some classes even include jumps, which involve coming in and out of your seat while maintaining a steady pedal stroke. This can be an intense workout for beginners, so don’t worry if you need to take a break or slow down. Talk to your doctor, listen to your body, stay hydrated and build up your fitness slowly.

Burn Calories
To lose weight and get in shape, you must burn more calories than you consume. According to Shape.com, a 150-pound person can burn as many as 589 calories during a moderate 45-minute Spinning class. Increase the amount of calories you burn by pedaling faster or adding more resistance to your bike. This type of exercise also builds muscle. People with muscular bodies burn more calories, even when resting.

Leg and Gluteal Muscles
Spinning Instructors motivate you to get in and out of the saddle while adjusting the resistance to stimulate different muscles. Spinning builds quadriceps, hamstrings, gluteus and calf muscles. Different bike positions activate different muscle groups. While in your saddle, add intensity for a seated climb. This resistance helps build gluteus and hamstring muscles. Add resistance to your bike and come out of your saddle for a standing hill, which tones your leg muscles, but focuses on your quadriceps and gluteus muscles.

Core and Arm Muscles
Spinning workouts recruit your hip flexor, abdominal, arm and lower-back muscles. Core and arm muscles work hard to keep your body centered over your bike while you maintain a constant pedal stroke. Arm strength develops as your biceps and triceps are toned while holding you in position during seated and standing positions. Core muscles work in seated positions, but are further activated in standing positions.

Health Benefits
Spinning gets your body in shape as well as your health. Regular Spinning classes support a wide variety of health benefits. To experience the benefits of regular exercise, the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week, or a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Exercise boosts your immunity and your mood. Regular exercise also lowers the risks of some conditions, such as some types of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.