Spin class workout cues can be confusing.

Here, instructors share the benefits of the most common choreography.

But what, exactly, is the point of all of that choreography?

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Sometimes a fast pace and lower resistance is used to warm up or cool down, says Amato.

These climbs are a form of resistance training, which is a great way to build strength.

Theyre a great way tofeelyour muscles working and be super aware of your body, says Amato.

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Ariel Padilla is a founding trainer and SoulCycle instructor on Equinox+

Tap backs

If a crunch and a squat had a baby, it would be a tap back.

Crunches

Crunches on the bike have the same goal as crunches on the floor: strengthening your abs.

Allow the weight of your body to give yourself something to push off of.

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

Ariel Padilla is a founding trainer and SoulCycle instructor on Equinox+

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles