First spin class.... OMG!!!

nickiben

So went to my first spin class last night. Now I thought I had a reasonable level of fitness, but Spin just shot my confidence! After about 2 mins, my legs were burning, and it was soooo hard!!

How did everyone else find spinning? Is it hard for everyone when starting? I know I have to work hard, but the burn in my thighs was so strong it was painful. Will it get easier???

GreenSkinnyJeans

Sounds fun! I'm hoping to do my first spinning class tonight...if I can figure out if I'm aloud tooD:.
Did you last the whole hour??

stephaniezoundi

Stick with it!! I remember that pain but I am now a spin addict...its worth it!!

unckat09

It will definitely get easier! Also, you might want to go to class a little earlier and talk to the instructor. You have to make sure that your seat is adjusted properly along with resistance. I was completely confused with resistance signals my first day.

jcannon15

i love spinning, and yes it gets not easier but more tolerable. its def an amazing work out i averaged 1000 cal an hour burned so totally worth the pain.

merB89

haha! totally hear what you're saying! It got easier for me. Dont be afraid to not go as high on the resistance as the teacher is telling you to at first so you can at least get through it and then soon enough you'll be right up there with the resistance

AlsDonkBoxSquat

The saddle always makes my pelvic floor tender.

nikkicarter13

Stick with it! You will love it. Make sure to talk with the instructor so that your bike is properly set up for your height. And you may want to take it easy your first few times with the resistance. But as you get stronger your legs will get stronger and you will have no problems and just a lot of fun!

jbinga

I'm addicted to spin, too! Definitely stick with it. I recall some pain at first but you'll be able to see changes in your strength and endurance really quickly.

lisahightower2

It gets easier! I took my first spin class a couple years ago and about died and decided I hated spinning. Never went again. But I've been working out pretty hard for the past few months and really building muscle and decided to give it another try. Now I love it! It's a great burn and I feel so proud of myself when I'm done.

nickiben

It was a 45 min lesson, and that was enough!! There was a lot of standing up, and I kept having to sit back down again. My legs didnt ache this morning, but the muscles across my shoulders are soooo tender! Think it was from standing and leaning on the handle bars. Definitely made me feel unfit.

Hope you make class tonight, let me know how you found it....

cnada

I love spinning!!! I've become a spin addict! The pain will lessen the more you go to class. Just stick with it, and let the music take over :-)

lind3400

honestly died the first class but after that I got pro

sophjakesmom

Don't give up! I started spinning about 4 months ago and was really intimidated. I wasn't able to hit the RPMs the instructor was shouting out, but I kept trying. the first month my tush really hurt after each class, but I hung in there. I will still say it is a challenge, but when I finish that class I feel so incredibly pumped and strong! I still stuggle with hitting the target RPMs sometimes, but I have come a long way. The other thing that I have noticed is periodically new people will try the class. Serveral of them have looked like they were in good shape, better than me for sure. At least 4 of them have quit the class in the middle. Good luck! I'm going tonight to class. I'll be thinking of you!:drinker:

ilikejam33

I am a total junkie i go 3 days a week at 6 am! I see other posted to ask for help with the bike, do it my seat was off about an inch and a half and it made my knees hurt.

the more you go the better you will get, i took me about a month to feel 100% comfortable i was doing everything correctly. The biggest complany of spin classes use the les mills programs, they have a great website that shows you how to master the basic moves. If your class doesnt use les mills still check it out becasue almost all the pther programs i have done are the same moves on the bike.

http://www.lesmills.com/global/rpm/about-rpm.aspx

c2sky

I always tell my students to start with a half hour and go longer after a couple weeks. Also, vaseline on your back side helps. So does a gel seat or bicycle shorts.

Good advice about adjusting the seat. Center your weight into your hips, not your knees.

New things always feel hard for the first couple weeks. You WILL catch up quick.

ilikejam33

Also if you really like it and are going to go frequently invest in some spinning shoes, they make a big difference in how you use your muscles. And a decent pair can be purchased for under $80.

nickiben

Stick with it! You will love it. Make sure to talk with the instructor so that your bike is properly set up for your height. And you may want to take it easy your first few times with the resistance. But as you get stronger your legs will get stronger and you will have no problems and just a lot of fun!

The instructor kept sayin "turn it up!", and I kept thinking "I cant, I need to turn it down!!" I know I will see results, it was just a bit of a shock to the system :happy:

CountryDevil

I can't speak for Spin class directly but I can tell you that I experienced the exact same thing when I picked up cycling again in May this year after quitting 5 years ago. You can do all the running and walking in the world, but you will never use the muscle groups that you do with cycling and spinning. Its just like any other exercise, once you body adjusts, it will get easier. I promise, just hang in there.

lisahightower2

Yeah, if your arms were hurting you were gripping the handlebars too much. You gotta keep a light touch. It's something to work on. Hang in there! Go at your own pace and resistance! The class I took today the instructor was FLYING - her legs were a blur. No one else in the class could go that fast.

nickiben

Also if you really like it and are going to go frequently invest in some spinning shoes, they make a big difference in how you use your muscles. And a decent pair can be purchased for under $80.

Yeah I saw those - the instructor had them on. I found I kept pulling the muscle in the arch of my foot?!? Really strange!!

nickiben

Yeah, if your arms were hurting you were gripping the handlebars too much. You gotta keep a light touch. It's something to work on. Hang in there! Go at your own pace and resistance! The class I took today the instructor was FLYING - her legs were a blur. No one else in the class could go that fast.

Yeah, I was probably gripping on so much so I didnt fall off and collapse into a big pile on the floor!!! :laugh:

MelissaRaeTerry

Yes spin is super Challenginge anything it will get easier but what's great you can always push self harder so it doesn't get boring!I love it don't give up!:happy:

nickiben

Don't give up! I started spinning about 4 months ago and was really intimidated. I wasn't able to hit the RPMs the instructor was shouting out, but I kept trying. the first month my tush really hurt after each class, but I hung in there. I will still say it is a challenge, but when I finish that class I feel so incredibly pumped and strong! I still stuggle with hitting the target RPMs sometimes, but I have come a long way. The other thing that I have noticed is periodically new people will try the class. Serveral of them have looked like they were in good shape, better than me for sure. At least 4 of them have quit the class in the middle. Good luck! I'm going tonight to class. I'll be thinking of you!:drinker:

Thats the thing - just because its hard, dont quit!!

kendrafallon

I used to go spinning 3 times a week and loved it!! it does take a while to get into and yes the instructor will keep telling you to turn the resistance up and down but you go with what feels comfortable for you. The only thing I hated about spinning was the sore *kitten* after some classes!! Unfortunately, the local leisure centre I was a member of stopped running spin classes so I got out of the habit of going and cancelled my membership...they've started again recently...but now I do Tae Kwon Do instead.

Given yourself time to get into it and enjoy it

nickiben

Fortunately I didnt get a sore backside, as I go horse riding a lot, so think I have buns of steal!!

janet_pratt

I'm a "cyclist". I do metric century rides. Around 65 miles. My biking goal for the month is 400 miles. That said...I HATE spinning. I tried it once after I had been biking for a couple months and had to take the walk of shame 15 minutes in. My legs just wouldn't go any more. A couple years later, after I had done a couple 65 milers, I thought, ok, I've got this...and I took another class. I refused to give up, but I hated every minute of it. :grumble: I have persevered through rides that lasted way longer than they should have..I did Mr. Frog's Wild Ride in Calaveras County CA. Sucker was all mountains! It took me NINE hours. But I never gave up. It sucked! But I will go back and do it again. But I will NEVER take another spin class. I'm not sure if it's the perky instructor cranking away up there making it look easy while my legs are screaming for mercy, or just the fact that I'm getting all the burn without any of the scenery or the WHEEEEE...but, no, as you may have guessed..not a fan of spin.

nickiben

I'm a "cyclist". I do metric century rides. Around 65 miles. My biking goal for the month is 400 miles. That said...I HATE spinning. I tried it once after I had been biking for a couple months and had to take the walk of shame 15 minutes in. My legs just wouldn't go any more. A couple years later, after I had done a couple 65 milers, I thought, ok, I've got this...and I took another class. I refused to give up, but I hated every minute of it. :grumble: I have persevered through rides that lasted way longer than they should have..I did Mr. Frog's Wild Ride in Calaveras County CA. Sucker was all mountains! It took me NINE hours. But I never gave up. It sucked! But I will go back and do it again. But I will NEVER take another spin class. I'm not sure if it's the perky instructor cranking away up there making it look easy while my legs are screaming for mercy, or just the fact that I'm getting all the burn without any of the scenery or the WHEEEEE...but, no, as you may have guessed..not a fan of spin.

Thats really interesting that you found them so different, even though they're both on a bike. I suppose you just have to do what you enjoy to be able to stick with it. I'm going again on Sunday, so hopefully that will be a tiny bit easier!!

sillygoose1977

What makes spinning harder than cycling is the fact that you are going balls out for a full hour. There are periods in cycling that you rest your legs for a few. Spinning gets easier but listen to your body and don't burn your legs out. I have been going once a week for a few months and I love it so much. It has helped me improve in so many ways but especially with my cycling. My legs are looking amazing from it too.

janet_pratt

I stand in awe of those of you who complete a spin class! You're amazing!

Fitandsexy_fe

I love spin class! but let me tell you at first i hated it! i went more and more and my endurance built like crazy. I love the intensity and its a challenge everytime but once it is over, I feel great! i stay stick with it a couple more classes and you may like it!