spinning is a specific form of indoor cycling, that is typically organized in classroom sessions - it uses a specialized stationary bike that has a weighted flywheel - the focus of the exercise is to give an aerobic workout that builds endurance and strength.

spinning was invented in 1980s by world-class athlete jonathan goldberg, who taught exercise classes and started by using modified schwinn dx900 stationary bikes. because the stress was too much for the bike to handle, he took it upon himself to design the first 'spinner' in his garage