“SPIN” must translate to “DEATH” in some foreign language

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  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    Your knees shouldn't be bothering you. Sounds like you need to adjust your seat (probably forward/backward, not up down). Same for wrists. Adjust your handlebars to the right height and keep a bend in your elbows. Gotta support yourself with your core, not your arms.

    The instructor set the bike up for me in the first place.

    She did come along and adjust my seat during class, which made it easier on knees.

    Unfortunately, with wrists, there was nothing she could do because I was too short limbed for that particular bike and by then the other bikes were taken. I couldn't reach the handlebars without leaning over, even on the closest setting. Next time I will do the other two kinds of bikes they have- both of those have straight up handles I can easily reach.
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    I just did Tabata Spin!

    Is that like Tabatas in CrossFit? 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off?
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    I just did Tabata Spin!

    Is that like Tabatas in CrossFit? 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off?

    Yeah, 20 seconds of sprinting/surging (sometimes with resistance) or fast jumps, followed by 10 seconds of rest.
  • HummingbirdsStayActive
    HummingbirdsStayActive Posts: 72
    I spin at least four days a week, when you attend consistently the seat doesn't hurt at all anymore. I get the best workout, and I have lost a significant amount of fat % since going consistently. I ABSOULTELY LOVE IT! I would recommned the cycling shoes! Gives you more control over the bike, and really working out the right muscles...find a cheap pair they will be worth it! I think I'm going to start trail riding soon too!
  • ewestsca
    ewestsca Posts: 63 Member
    I love spin and I'm going tonight. Just like everyone else said, keeping your core straight will allow the weight to come off your wrists. You should image a string going from the top of your head to your tail bone, keep the "string" straight and your knees will feel better, your wrists will feel better and your endurance/breathing will become better.
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,831 Member
    SPIN Class Aftermath

    So today my quads and, uh, “saddle areas” are incredibly sore. It’s like walking on rubberlegs. Going upstairs is ok, but downstairs is a killer. The absolute worst part about this? Is looking at the calendar and ACTUALLY considering going today’s class. I had to smack myself back to reality. HAHA. I will be there tomorrow.

    It was an excellent workout, and every couple of months I like to try something new.

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