1st Spin class

canarysal

It takes a couple of classes to get into any new exercise as first time is such a learning curve. Hope you enjoy ......

AudreyJDuke

Spinning is great fun but does take a couple of classes to get the gist. Have fun!

bluval89

I did it!!!!. It was hard and i could not come up off the saddle but i kept peddling for the entire class and followed the resistance Devin said to do. He was very nice and explained everything to me while helping set up the bike and what the stages meant when he would call them out. (All 5mins before start of class)

I had to keep telling myself to keep going and forced myself to peddle through the cramp in my foot on the last song. I worked up a great sweat!! Walking back to the car my legs felt weak and i had to hold onto the rail(laughing to myself along the way) my initial thought was this is too hard im not coming back. Its been a hour since i got home and for some reason i feel great. I will be going back again if i give up just because it was hard it will never get easy and i will never reach my goal if i always quit.

I was intimidated the 1st round off the saddle watching everyone else do it and i could not i almost left midway from embarrassment. But today i accomplished my goal of non stop peddling and staying til the end. Devin even talked to me after and said i did a good job. So one final thank you for all the advice and tips!!!

fittocycle

I'm so proud of you! You have no idea how many people are too terrified to try something new. You did it! It's a tough workout but it almost leaves you feeling exhilarated afterward. Must be all those endorphins kicking in!

Standing or coming up out of the saddle will get easier. It feels awkward at first. Makes sure you have a good amount of resistance on the bike and it'll make the transition easier.

So glad you gave the class a try. And you stayed for the whole class too! I can't tell you how many people I've seen leave halfway through class.

bluval89

fittocycle wrote: »

I'm so proud of you! You have no idea how many people are too terrified to try something new. You did it! It's a tough workout but it almost leaves you feeling exhilarated afterward. Must be all those endorphins kicking in!

Standing or coming up out of the saddle will get easier. It feels awkward at first. Makes sure you have a good amount of resistance on the bike and it'll make the transition easier.

So glad you gave the class a try. And you stayed for the whole class too! I can't tell you how many people I've seen leave halfway through class.

Thank you!! I know i just kept telling myself to keep going. Quitting popped in my head so many times. The music helped a bunch too I'm just happy i finished that was my main goal stay on the bike and keep the peddles going.

AnnPT77

You rock: You did great! You set a goal (pedal all through), and worked to achieve it. You worked hard. You kept going. These are the first steps on your path to being fitter, stronger, and healthier, and it's those first steps that are hardest.

From here, just be be persistent and consistent, and you will make progress. The things you couldn't quite do this time will gradually become possible, then easier.

Don't be surprised if you have some sore muscles tomorrow. It will feel better if you move a bit - some stretching or an easy walk. A hot bath (with epsom salts if you have some) or hot shower may feel good. Then go to class again in a few days, even if it's still a little sore. As long as you keep it up, the soreness will be less as you go along, so as long as it's just general soreness, not as localized pain (like a possible injury), it's good to stick with it, as long as you allow at least a couple of days recovery between classes at first.

I knew you could do it: Yay, you!

bluval89

Thanks AnnPT77

busyPK

I'm so glad you stuck with it and did the entire hour!! It will start getting easier, just stick with it.

canarysal

Great stuff, it does get easier though then you increase resistance to work harder. Lots of new starters tend to put all their weight through their arms when standing which means its the arms that give out rather than the legs. I couldn't stand and change gear first time did class. You'll soon be hooked, real buzz after good spinning session.