Spin Class? Is it worth it?

iSpeakLife

The gym is having free classes all this week...there's a cycling/spin class tomorrow at 5 in the morning...I don't think if I'm THAT dedicated yet though lol

I went once a few years ago and it wasn't the most comfortable exercise (I was sore in places that I won't mention...but you get the picture).

Has anyone had great success with spinning?

Skeebee

*bump

AmiC0717

I love spinning class! However, I wear bike shorts. They have padding in all the right place

kganc001

I love spinning! It's worth the uncomfortable pain. According to my HRM, I burn about 400 cal in an hour of spinning. The loud music and instructor motivation/not wanting to look dumb in front of a group of people really pushes me to do my best! It's worth it. I think you should try it. It's free...nothing to lose!

Also, getting in/out of the saddle doing jumps is really good for your bum muscles

Lauracharder

lol - bump. I'm curious too, I've never been to spinning.

howardheilweil

I do spinning at least once per week... I sweat Ike crazy and love it:)

Joreanasaurous

I used to love doing spin and stopped for a while when I fell out of the habit of going to the gym. I've been meaning to get back into it. I think it is totally work it. You get as much as your put into it and I like how much control the individual has over his or her own ride and how much of a struggle it was going to be. Somedays I pushed myself super hard and somedays the tension was a little wimpy and I never left my sandle.

KMJ73

I do spin class as well and you do get sore, instead of the expensive bike shorts, I use a removable bike gel cushion you can put on the seat, you will however still be sore and it will get better in time. It does burn a lot of calories and I have bad knees and is one of the few classes I can take where I feel it is not going to trash them. I do have to say a good instructor makes all the difference & have them adjust the bike for you as well to help avoid injury.

acrowder99

I also do a spin class once a week & I'll call it a love/hate relationship. Your booty will be very sore, but you do get through it and eventually it just stops. While I am there I pretty much hate it, but with a good instructor that hour can go by fast & you burn a lot of calories. I feel great after class, very accomplished that I made it through another class. It's not something I could do more than once or twice a week - I switch it up throughout the week. It's worth trying but I'd say give it at least three or four classes before you ditch it.

lisacopeland72

Totally worth it. After a couple of classes the sore "lady parts" feel fine.

ecw3780

you can get a seat pad that helps with the "punched in the crotch" feeling. However, that will go away with time. I lost a ton of weight a few years ago spinning twice a week. For your first few classes, just try to stay on the bike the whole time and keep peddling...even if it's slow. It is a really intense class, and you may waddle after, but its a really good calorie burn.

007bondage

It's only worth if you are trying to lose weight, tone up, get fitter, improve your health or are into meeting energetic, supportive people. Otherwise, stay in bed

underwater77

Spin class was probably the first workout (besides swimming) that I actually looked forward to. With good tunes and a good instructor, you can burn a ton of calories in an hour. I did spin alone for quite some time before I was coerced into walking across the hall to the yoga part of the studio, and now find that they complement one another quite nicely.

Definitely WORTH it though. What is the worst thing that can happen?

BlueEyedTXmom

To me every workout is worth it! Do it! You're more likely to regret NOT going than going. I do spin once a week and it's a good workout. My crotch only hurt the very first time.

RobynLB83

I did spinning once. I expected it to be easy because I've been a runner forever. Man, that class kicked my butt! It's amazing cardio, for sure worth getting up early if it's your cup of tea. I get up at 5 for my 6 am boxing class, and I love knocking that out in the am. I feel like I've already done something awesome even before I get to work or wherever I'm going.

krisjohnson121

I really like spinning! The instructor is really good at motivating you, good music and I sweat my butt. I am training for a 5K and I like to do the spinning in between running days since it is an awesome workout but low impact compared to the running.

ptammyw

Yes! I take spin class 3x/week and love it, though I started off hating it. I am a runner and had hurt my knee, so I turned to spin for an alternative cardio workout. Spin is great for HIIT intervals. I have never sweat so much in my life! It works your glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core. I say go for it...you'll certainly burn a ton of calories if you push yourself. As my instructor says in our 6 am class, "you didn't wake up at 5:30 in the morning to cheat yourself." Good luck and have fun!

MissSaturday

It is a great workout. I remember I used to do it in Italy in winter time at 8pm for 1hr The trainer usued to switch off the light leaving on the one from the reception so you still see each other. And you kinda feel alone with the bike and you hear the voice of the trainer telling you to push hard. It was hard but very relaxing, listening to music and can describe it, but it is worth trying.
P.S. When you stand up from the bicycle you can feel pain in your butt and you may fall down as muscles are not responding. ha ha ha
GOOD LUCK

sweetcurlz67

It's only worth if you are trying to lose weight, tone up, get fitter, improve your health or are into meeting energetic, supportive people. Otherwise, stay in bed

^^^What he said...

DO IT!!!

Sharonbed4d

Definitely worth it! I teach spin and love it! Your places that hurt will toughen up after a few classes and you can always wear bike shorts or get a gel seat for the bike. Best advice is to go at your own pace until you get used to it. Every instructor has their own style so do what you are comfortable with and since it's free this week, you've got nothing to lose.

sarahsedai

I got hustled into taking a spin class not long after I started going to the gym, and I was still way out of shape and very intimidated... haha. it was very intense but a lot of fun. I was pretty saddle sore for a few days, but padded bike shorts and a few more classes and I was good to go. Definitely worth it imho!

melindasuefritz

why would this be under success stories?????

melindasuefritz

The size of your body has a direct impact on the calories you expend in a class. Someone who is light is going to burn fewer calories than someone who is heavy. For example, a 150-lb. person burns about 240 calories cycling at a moderate intensity for 30 minutes; a 200-lb. person burns about 320 calories under the same conditions.

madmiya

lots of people really enjoy this and it becomes a lifestyle.
i mean, after the first few classes.
i sort of avoid uncomfortable things so ..
i didn't get far past the padded shorts in the dressing room.
but try it! it could be your new addiction. a healthy, butt padded high.
i think that's a good thing.

Gigsluvscw

It's the one thing I really miss about going to the gym (I've moved out to the country so can't get to it anymore).

Pearlyladybug

why would this be under success stories?????

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DCpaleochick

As a runner I got talked into trying a spin class and have been hooked since that day! Burn madd cals and the intensity along with the intervals is awesome!

Derpes

It is a nice workout but use CAUTION if you have a history of lower back problems......

NoeHead

When I started I'm pretty sure I was the biggest person in the class I was in lol. the best thing is though, it's not like you"ll be left behind. I think it's totally worth it and they also sell seat covers for more padding. what I find helpful is to move the seat forward or backward and it will ease the pain. i hope you do it!

Angela7zFit

Love it. The sore parts will not stay sore if you keep going. Its the best sweat. My favourite day to work out is spin class day. If you get a great instructor you will feel motivated and inspired at the end of the class. it can really show you how strong you are.

dogo187

ive been Spinning for about a year...and I love it!

once you learn the set up of your bike you don't get uncomfortable so don't be afraid to get off in the warm up and adjust your bike to how it fits you best...even if you have to get off more than one time!

between Body Pump and RPM (Spin) each week Ive lost the last 50lbs or so...

its a kick *kitten* workout...I burn up to 500 calories in the 45 minute class...but you do get out what you put in and I literally melt sweat all over the floor...

if you stick with it, be sure to get some spinning shoes from your local bike store...it changes the entire workout...

YES! go and give it a go...and honestly, you are probably not going to love it but go a few more times and you might love it!

I personally have a love/hate relationship with RPM. I LOVE when Im done but I wont lie and say at some point I question why I decided to go workout...

have fun!!!!