Spinning class?

I don't do a Spin class, but I do use a spin bike in the studio when it's free. I only use it to do 2 min intervals at the end of every leg set - so usually a maximum of 10 mins. I use my HRM to calculate and probably no more than 150 calories. I suppose it depends on your weight, intensity etc.

Maybe up to three classes per week would be advisable?

There was a point where I was taking spin 5 times a week. Not necessary lol.. I enjoyed it though.

Take it easy the first day. Definitely get a workout in but don't feel like you have to keep up with the instructor or the other people in the class. Many of them do it multiple times per week. There are always new people in the class. I would bet one of the main reasons some people don't like spin is that they overdo it the first day. I've seen plenty leave the class early winded after struggling. I almost didn't finish my first time but a friend of mine wouldn't let me leave lol. You don't have to crank up the resistance every time the instructor says to. Now, once you get used to the class you definitely want to push yourself. I'm just saying don't kill yourself the first time. Our class is 45 minutes. That is a pretty long time, especially that first ride.

I'd get there a few minutes early. Find a bike in a location you like. I like the back row center.

Let the instructor know you are new and he or she will help you setup the bike. Remember these settings. Our bikes have numbers which makes it easy. They will set the seat and handle bar height and how far back the seat goes. It sounds complicated but it's just a couple knobs and once you do it a couple times it will just be routine. You have to have it setup properly though or it just won't be comfortable and you won't enjoy it.

Have fun. It really is a great cardio workout and can quickly become addictive.

Try out different teachers, I have had some I loved and some I hated. There are bad spin classes.

This is 100% true. The instructor can make the class great or awful.

For your first spin class, try to arrive a little early. Introduce yourself to the instructor and tell them that it is your first time. A good instructor will help you adjust the bike and show you how to use it. Also, the instructor may use a difficulty scale (1-10) that they should tell you about. It's easy to go too hard at first and burn out toward the end, so at the beginning of the class keep it a little on the easy side.

I am a profuse sweater, so I have to make sure I have a small towel with me and a hat or bandana for my head.

Have fun and enjoy the music.

Hi.

Im joining a gym as from Monday and looking forward to a spinning class. How did you find the class and how many times in a week should I join the class? I don't wanna over do it. On average...how many calories does it burn.

I do spinning and it's for 45 minutes and I usually burn around 500 - 600 cals according to my heart rate monitor

Spinning is great. Your calorie burn will be based on the intensity of the workout which will be governed by the instructor and by you.... You control how hard to work. I typically burn between 450 and 550 calories for an hour class, but have gone has high as 600 when I really worked at it. have fun!

Yup you do but i just find it more comfartable to use a gel seat x

Try out different teachers, I have had some I loved and some I hated. There are bad spin classes.

This is 100% true. The instructor can make the class great or awful.

Most definitely!! And remember that everyone's preferences are different. So, someone on the bike next to you might not have the same opinion of the instructors as you would if you took their classes for yourself. Try them all out and find which ones work for you.

Don't bother getting a gel seat. You will adjust, I promise!