“SPIN” must translate to “DEATH” in some foreign language
JanieJack
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What was I thinking?? WHY on earth did I sign up for a spin class? I should have known, when I saw the size 2 instructor, and all the super fit people preparing for her class, that the word “SPIN” must translate to “DEATH” in some foreign language.
I persevered, though, and got an AMAZING workout!
Couple things I noticed:
1. Most of the class was actually guys. Good looking guys and I kinda felt guilty for sitting in back.
2. About 2 minutes into the class, I forgot about the hot guys and started planning my funeral
3. If you can’t keep up, just go at your own pace and you’ll still sweat
4. This was tough on the knees, but not so tough that I won’t be back.
5. This is also tough on the wrists, but some weightlifting wrist bands helped prevent a carpal tunnel flare-up
6. Don’t worry about how horrid you look. Everyone else looks like something the cat drug in too!
Read the rest of my 1st Spin adventure at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JanieJack/view/-adventures-in-spinning-509728
I persevered, though, and got an AMAZING workout!
Couple things I noticed:
1. Most of the class was actually guys. Good looking guys and I kinda felt guilty for sitting in back.
2. About 2 minutes into the class, I forgot about the hot guys and started planning my funeral
3. If you can’t keep up, just go at your own pace and you’ll still sweat
4. This was tough on the knees, but not so tough that I won’t be back.
5. This is also tough on the wrists, but some weightlifting wrist bands helped prevent a carpal tunnel flare-up
6. Don’t worry about how horrid you look. Everyone else looks like something the cat drug in too!
Read the rest of my 1st Spin adventure at:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JanieJack/view/-adventures-in-spinning-509728
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I love to hate spinning.0
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Barring any pre-existing condition, the correct bike setup should eliminate most knee issues.
And relax your death grip. You'll need to engage your core to do it, but your wrists will thank you. (I try to tap my fingers to the mosic so as to never grip too tight.0 -
I use spinning videos at home and follow along on my recumbent trike which is mounted on a kinetic trainer. It's comfortable and I'm sure I get less of a workout than I would on a DF bike but those are out for me due to leg issues. I track my heart rate and zones and that helps a lot. The gym I belonged to offered some longer "super-spin" classes and for those I took in some extra calories during the workout.0
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Yeah I've done a spin class a few times and it kicked my butt. Was your bike setup properly in regards to the knee issues?0
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haven't done a spin class in quite a few years, but all I can remember is this...
For the love of Gawwwd and all things holy, go to Walmart and get a PADDED SEAT...it's worth the money. It's worth 10x the money... ouchie... :noway:0 -
My groin area is still sore from Thursday's class! But will be there tomorrow0
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And relax your death grip. You'll need to engage your core to do it, but your wrists will thank you.
Part of the problem with grip is the bike. The one I was originally on had a handle that goes straight up as you raise it, but the one with the fancy RPM tracker that the instructor moved me to was the type where the handle bar leans further away as you raise it. This made it hard for me to even reach the bars. Next time I will use the other bike that was much more comfortable for me when I was trying them out.0 -
Don't grip the handlebars. Hold them lightly I love Spin, I go 4x a week now >_>; The seat gets better after the first few times, but if it doesn't (and it doesn't ever for some people) then I 'd suggest investing in a padded seat.0
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I searched spinning classes near me and found a lot of these. Thing is my folks recently got some sheep and I was thinking about learning to wool spin. Doh!0
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Don't grip the handles - you are just supposed to balance yourself when standing. Our spin class always gets cancelled in the spring :sad:0
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:laugh: at #20
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I love love love spin! Nothing like taking a shower in my own sweat to make my happy!0
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This post made me crack up.
I used to hate/dread spin. But I really do feel "high" afterwards.0 -
I do Spin class 2 times a week and Tabata Spin once a week. I love Spin. I go to an all female gym and most people in the class with me are older than me and about the same size as me. They all go faster but I am getting better. I love the way I feel like passing out after!0
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Every time I'm in spin class I wonder why I hadn' bee doing it for years...........truly the best workout high after!!0
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I do Spin class 2 times a week and Tabata Spin once a week. I love Spin. I go to an all female gym and most people in the class with me are older than me and about the same size as me. They all go faster but I am getting better. I love the way I feel like passing out after!
I just did Tabata Spin! Now THAT is one hell of a workout.0 -
My spin studio is having a challenge where you have to do 30 classes in the month of March. I'm 3 classes away from being done!!
My spin classes are usually all women (occasionally one guy) so I'm surprised you had so many men in your class.0 -
i hate to Spin...but i LOVE the results...!!!0
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I love spin as well. When I first started I used to think "any spin class without paramedics is a good spin class." I was lucky to have a teacher in my first class who said "your only goal is to make it to the end, don't worry about anything else." It's the only exercise that's ever given me an endorphin rush - totally worth the pain to get there.
I agree about bike set up. And if that doesn't resolve you knee problems, back off a little with the resistance.
Keep going, and keep enjoying yourself.0 -
My first spin class experience was much like yours! I am not a quitter I would rather kill myself than see other people see me fail/quit...my first spin class was my last...Now that I am in new mindset of fitness I would probably love the torture but I haven't been back in years! Stick with it!0
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