you might leisurely zoom around your neighborhood or trek across a town on vacation.

But trainers say that cycling is a full-body workout.

A common misconception about cycling is that its only a leg workout, says Toole.

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Thats because theres a good bit of muscle control thats required to stabilize your trunk.

And, most importantly, youre working your cardiovascular capacity too.

There are two key things that youre looking at while riding, says Toole.

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You have your cadence, or your speed, which is controlled by how quickly you move your legs.

Then you have your resistance.

When you turn it, it gets heavier, so youre emulating the experience of going uphill or downhill.

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Another element that gets worked in a spin class is balance.

Oftentimes, a spin instructor will have you stand up and down in the bike seat, or saddle.

In a spin class, everyone is focused on doing their best, says Toole.

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And thats why you keep going back.

But certain major differences can make spinning at home different than the studio experience.

Our most popular classes are in the 30-minute to 45-minute range, she says.

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As for what to keep in mind for your best at-home workout, here are her tips:

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You should be in a straight line from your knee to the ball of the foot, says Toole.

All of the best training adaptations come from suffering when it comes to cardiovascular fitness, he says.

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But there are easy ways to see to it this doesnt happen.

There are so many different features that allow you to connect with a leaderboard, says Toole.

Or you’re free to compete with yourself and that personal best number that you have.

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Drop your worries:Harrison strongly recommends dropping your workout fears and trying not to hold back.

If you have to recover for a second then jump back in, do it.

Youll be even more proud of yourself than if you wondered what if?.

check that that you have body awareness and keep your form proper throughout your workout.

This is great news, because in-studio spinning isquitethe experience.

But know that there are always instructors to help you through that.

Besides getting set up, expect the spin class to be an immersive workout.

And here are expert-approvedspinning safety tipsyou should know about before clipping in.

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