Health ITHow to Elevate Your Indoor Cycling Experience

Let’s face it, indoor cycling is not always fun. But when biking outside is not possible, the indoor exercise bike is the only option. Some people may endure it well, but to others, it feels like an awful chore.

When it comes to exercising, enjoying what you’re doing is key. Otherwise, it will ruin your mood and drain your energy. Fortunately, there are ways to elevate your indoor cycling experience so you can have fun with it. Here are 4 strategies to consider:

Make a playlist

There are very few things in life that are not improved by music. Music can impact our mental state, so you can use it as a tool. Need to focus on work? Lo-Fi or classical music may help. Want to boost your mood? Pop music is a good option.

So, if you want to keep boredom at bay when you’re using your exercise bike, making your own playlist will help. Choose songs that keep you pumped and make sure the duration of the playlist matches the duration of your usual cycling sessions. You’ll notice a big difference right away!

Stream movies or TV shows

We all have comfort movies or TV shows that we turn on whenever we need a little pick-me-up. If you’re hating every second you spend on an exercise bike, streaming something you love will help you get through it. Just make sure you’re still focusing on what you’re doing and your body to avoid injuries.

Use an app to add a little adventure

We live in the age of technology, so there’s an app for everything. If you want your exercise bike sessions to feel as exciting as cycling outside, an app will help. We recommend Vingo because it offers a variety of virtual locations that will make you feel like you’re exploring the world.

More importantly, Vingo allows you to personalize your experience so you can reach your cycling goals with a lot more ease. Vingo is free, easy to use, and available to download on Windows and Apple. Do keep in mind there are other virtual cycling apps you can try to find the one that’s right for you, but Vingo can easily suit anyone.

Challenge yourself

Challenging yourself is another way to keep things interesting when you’re cycling indoors. Getting a little competitive with yourself will allow you to test your limits (within reason) and keep you motivated. So, you can challenge yourself by either increasing your speed or setting a new mileage goal. Keep it realistic and have fun!

Bottom Line

The bottom line here is that you have some say in the way you experience things. If you go into indoor cycling already thinking it’s awful, there’s nowhere to go from there.

Instead, acknowledge that it’s not your preferred way to ride a bike, but vow to make it fun for yourself. This way, you will go from dreading your exercise bike to enjoying it when cycling outside is not an option.

This post has been sponsored by Vingo