Want to Do Spinning but Scared

You can adjust the bike to your level. You can go as fast or slow as you want. You can build up your endurance and stamina. You can do it. JUST DO IT.

I felt that same way at first too.
Here is the good thing, you set the bike to the resistance you want and if the teacher says to make it a quarter turn harder, and you are dying already, just leave it where it is or even turn in down instead. No one will know what you are doing with your resistance but you.
That class rocks and will get you in shape with a quickness!
Don't be scared, just give it a go. Your bum may be sore for a few classes, but keep it up!
And hey, if you decide you hate it, just leave mid-class. I know you won't do that though.

Good luck!

i know exactly how u feel. back in 2003 when i was in good shape i tried a class. i lasted for 7 minutes and thought i was going to die. i was sooo dissappointed in myself. fast forward to 2010, after gaining a lot, and getting back to healthy living. i tried another class and lasted 20 minutes. i was proud i lasted that long, but also dissapointed in myself too, but was determined not to give up. the instructor told me "3rd times a charm for a lot of people" i said, ya, ya and thought more and more about it and said, ok, one more try, its a dark room, no one knows how fast i am going, lets do it. she was right! 3rd time is a charm and now i love it! i go at my own pace, no one knows what level your bike is on, so no pressure there. the only pressure i had was from myself putting it on me, and now i love it! although i do need to go invest in some spinning shoes now b/c my plantar fasciitis is flaring up from it, but i did not want to invest in these shoes unless i knew i would follow thru, and now i know i will! great workout, good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For years I have wanted to check out a spinning class, but I am terrified. I dont know what I am so afraid of I think I have the stamina to do it. I think I am mostly nervous that I will totally suck at it.

Anyone have any encourage stories of their first time at a spinning class? Any suggestions for the first time?

I think I just need a kick in the butt!

It took me a year to get the balls to go spin.... but i finally went, the first time I just took it easy cuz i didn't know what to expect, kept my tension fairly low and just went along with it, did what i thought I could do. the next time i went i had more of a feel for it, so wasn't as worried, and after the 2n'd time it didn't hurt my butt anymore either.... I've enjoyed it ever since.

Like others have said, you control your tension, so it's really as hard or easy as you make it to be

THANK YOU! I never knew about the resistance/tension- It makes total sense though. That kind of eases my stress about it. I am going to do it!

My goal is to get to spinning class once this coming week. I have three opportunities so I WILL do it. Even if I hate it I can say I tried (but I think I am going to love it as hard as it sounds!!)

Will keep you all updated! Feel free to friend me if anyone wants to hear more about my adventue

Thanks again- this is why I love this place!

Also, go early and ask for help setting up your bike (they're much more elaborate than a normal stationary bike, and need to fit your body). The instructor will be happy to help you.

Also, I would echo what Azdak said above...everybody walked into the room for the first time once.

First of all, for reasons I do not know, spin classes are done in the dark, so no one is really going to notice you.

Second, unlike a floor class where it would be obvious if you weren't keeping up, everyone is just pedaling a bike and occasionally standing up. The bikes are completely under your control--if the instructor says "turn up the resistance", you can just ignore it and keep on pedaling at whatever is comfortable.

Pace yourself and you'll be fine--everyone was a beginner at one time.

LOL at our gym it depends on the instructor but we usually turn the lights off to keep it cooler in there. the lights give off heat and we're already creating enough of that lol!

For years I have wanted to check out a spinning class, but I am terrified. I dont know what I am so afraid of I think I have the stamina to do it. I think I am mostly nervous that I will totally suck at it.

Anyone have any encourage stories of their first time at a spinning class? Any suggestions for the first time?

I think I just need a kick in the butt!

You are not alone there, I too, have felt like that. Spinning looks like a great calorie burner and must increase fitness in leaps and bounds.

My daughter does the spinning classes and loves them.

Hi,
Being scared is fine as long as you don't let it hold you back. At the gym I go to, the music is loud, room is dark, and everyone is focused on their own workout. Go early, and let the instructor know you're new. She/He will help you set up your bike and encourage you to go at your own pace. The first time (won't be your last time), you're goal should be to just keep your legs moving. Be brave! You won't regret it... I can't wait to hear an update when you go for it!!!

I lasted about 15 min. for my first class but I kept coming back until I was able to stay the entire hour. It's the best class I ever took. Don't worry about what other's think. Why would you care? Just do as much as you can and keep trying to do a little more each time. You don't have to stand when others stand if you don't want to. Remember - it's your class. You can proceed at your own pace. You will begin to pedal faster and harder as your strength and endurance build. Just do it!

I signed in this morning to search for a "spin" thread and found this!

I had my first spin class last week and did another one this morning, I LOVE IT! I've been looking for an exercise that I actuually "enjoy" and I've finally found it. Super excited!

I wish you luck on your first class, enjoy the music and set your resistance to what works for YOU, let us know how it goes :O)

My husband and I are going to try our first spin class tomorrow. I am so scared. I remember exercising on a bike years ago and I only lasted 10 minutes.