{"id":307725,"date":"2026-02-20T08:53:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/307725\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T08:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:53:09","slug":"karren-brady-56-uses-this-indoor-workout-to-stay-consistent-with-cardio-during-winter-5-key-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/307725\/","title":{"rendered":"Karren Brady, 56, uses this indoor workout to stay consistent with cardio during winter \u2013 5 key benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karren Brady has revealed the cardio<\/a> workout that keeps her motivated even during the cold winter months. <\/p>\n

‘Getting my Monday morning sweat on,’ the baroness shared<\/a> recently during an indoor cycling<\/a> session. ‘I love cycling outdoors, but with this weather I\u2019m more than happy to keep warm and get my workout in at David Lloyd Clubs,’ she said of the low-impact exercise that allowed her to swerve the elements and still stay consistent with her fitness<\/a> routine. <\/p>\n

The business executive regularly works out<\/a> at the gym chain, previously carving out time early in the day to climb on the StairMaster for a lower-body workout that engages your glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves, before completing sets on the shoulder press machine to work her triceps, traps and pecs. <\/p>\n

\"Image5 benefits of indoor cycling<\/p>\n

Peloton<\/a> instructor Hannah Frankson outlines the key advantages of cycling on an indoor bike. <\/p>\n

1. Cardiovascular benefits<\/p>\n

Indoor cycling is a type of aerobic<\/a> exercise which provides a great endurance workout, improving heart and cardiovascular health, Frankson explains. <\/p>\n

2. Lower impact on your joints<\/p>\n

‘Because you are turning your feet in a circular motion, you don’t have the same level of impact as running, where you must continuously push off the ground,’ says Frankson. This can result in fewer injuries<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Improves mental headspace<\/p>\n

Indoor cycling lets you focus mentally. ‘There are no outdoor elements to battle so it’s just you, the bike, the clock and the music,’ says Frankson, allowing you to clear your head and release stress.<\/p>\n

4. Strengthens lower-body muscles<\/p>\n

‘High resistance on your bike can strengthen and grow lower-body muscles<\/a> like your glutes, hamstrings and quadriceps,’ Frankson continues, enhancing long-term physical functionality and independence, and injury reduction.<\/p>\n

5. Variety helps maintain motivation<\/p>\n

‘Because you can easily move from low output to high output and from low to high resistance, it’s easy to vary an indoor cycling session,’ says Frankson. One workout can incorporate everything from heavy climbs and high-intensity efforts to calmer moments and rhythm-based riding.<\/p>\n

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