If you’ve ever asked yourself “Are spin classes good for weight loss?” or “Can indoor cycling help me stay in shape?” – the answer is yes (They can be), but with a few key things to keep in mind. At SAINT Studios, we believe fitness isn’t just about calories – it’s about confidence, energy, and building a healthy lifestyle that supports both body and mind. No doubt, spin classes are one of the most powerful, fun, and motivating ways to achieve all of that.

In Ride by SAINT, our signature spin class. It’s so much more than just indoor cycling, it’s an immersive, full-body experience, designed to let you move, breathe, sweat, and reset – all at once.

What Is a Spin Class?

Spin/indoor cycling is a high-intensity, low-impact cardio workout performed on a stationary bike – usually to motivating music and in a group setting. It’s high output, energising, and designed to get your heart rate up while protecting your joints. A typical class blends endurance, sprints, and resistance work, giving you a full-body burn that leaves you feeling stronger, fitter, and more alive.

Spin Classes for Weight Loss: Do They Work?

Here’s the reality: spin classes can absolutely help with weight loss, but they’re not magic. Like any form of exercise, they are a tool – and whether that tool helps you lose weight depends on how you use it. Weight loss mainly comes down to one key thing: energy balance (Calories in vs Calories out). To lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit – burning more energy than you consume. 

Spin can be a great way to create that deficit because it burns a significant number of calories in a short amount of time. A high-intensity class can burn anywhere from 300-600+ calories depending on your effort, training history and fitness level. For many people, this makes spin one of the most efficient cardio workouts available.

That being said, here’s the bigger picture: even if you train 5 hours a week, that’s just 3% of the 168 hours in a week. What you do in the other 97% – your nutrition, daily activity, stress levels, sleep, and hydration – matters just as much (if not more). In short, yes – spin can absolutely support weight loss, but real results come from pairing classes with a smart nutritional strategy and sustainable lifestyle habits.

Staying in Shape with Spin

“Staying in shape” is completely subjective, and looks very different for everyone. For some, it means losing weight, for others, it’s about training for an event, feeling stronger, or simply having the energy to keep up with daily life. At SAINT, we see spin as part of a holistic approach to health. It’s not just about sweating – it’s about helping you feel confident, resilient, and balanced in every area of life.

At SAINT, we’ve designed our Ride classes to be immersive, motivating, and results-driven. Whether your goal is weight loss, improved fitness, stress relief, or simply having fun, our mission is simple: your goal is our goal.