Spinning?

Don't be nervous! Going with a friend is pointless...you won't be able to talk in the class anyway. Just go! But get there about ten minutes early so that that instructor can help you properly set up your bike. You will get an amazing burn and your booty will hurt like you've never known...but it won't hurt after your second class, I promise!

I just did it last saturday - next time I go I am purchasing a padded seat. looking forward to go this saturday - fingers crossed!!

I'm trying it next week, however a friend of mine went and said it put her back out. Is it harsh on the back and knees?

No it is NOT harsh on the back and knees. Spin (and cycling in general) are actually very easy on the knees and joints. I suspect your friend did not get her bike set up properly. It is very important that the seat is in the right position, as well as the handlebars.

I have had degenerative chondromalacia in my knees since the age of 11, so I have no cartilege left. I have bone on bone grinding so I will not do anything painful--no running, stair-climbers, step classes, etc. I have been spinning for 8 years and it's perfect. I'm a spin instructor, so I wouldn't lie to you

Make sure you arrive 10 min early so the instructor can set you up. Bring a LARGE water bottle. Remember it is YOUR class, so do what you can. It will be hard the first time, and you will be sore in the saddle if you are not used to riding. However, if you go 3x in 2 weeks, you will be able to do everything in the class and your bum will no longer hurt.

Spin is the best bang for the buck, so to speak, as far as burning a large amount of calories in a short period of time. It is fantastic for building cardio endurance, and it is FUN!

Obviously different instructors have different styles so check out a few different classes (tell the 2nd and 3rd instructors that you are new too, so you can get the best advice from each on bike set-up). Find an instructor whose music and style motivate you and you'll love it!

BTW, unless you plan on road or mountain bike riding, there is no need to buy padded bike shorts or seats for spin. Your bum will be used to the saddle after a few classes.

blessings.

Spinning is an awesome calorie burn. I am a beginner and sometimes I can't keep up with the levels of the class but I just push myself more each time. I do have padded shorts and I do not regret the purchase. ($25 at Big 5). But they are unnecessary and like everyone says, you will get used to the seat.

Spinning is so easy on the joints. Running is what hurts me. If I have hip pain from other exercising, it will be completely gone after spin class. Try it! It's great!

Thanks for posting this I may have to check out a class at my gym. lol Was wondering about the seat especially since i have a little extra junk in the truck... Glad to hear it's easy on the joints and back...

I felt exactly the same way when I first tried spinning. Now, I love it so much, I'm an instructor. The one thing you must do, is go to the instructor and ask for help setting up your bike. You want to make sure you're positioned correctly so that you don't injur youself. Then, take the first class at your own pace, and have fun! Get lost in the music...that's the best part.

You're going to be sore for the next week or so, but it will get better, I promise!! HAVE FUN!!!

I'm trying it next week, however a friend of mine went and said it put her back out. Is it harsh on the back and knees?

No it is NOT harsh on the back and knees. Spin (and cycling in general) are actually very easy on the knees and joints. I suspect your friend did not get her bike set up properly. It is very important that the seat is in the right position, as well as the handlebars.

I have had degenerative chondromalacia in my knees since the age of 11, so I have no cartilege left. I have bone on bone grinding so I will not do anything painful--no running, stair-climbers, step classes, etc. I have been spinning for 8 years and it's perfect. I'm a spin instructor, so I wouldn't lie to you

Make sure you arrive 10 min early so the instructor can set you up. Bring a LARGE water bottle. Remember it is YOUR class, so do what you can. It will be hard the first time, and you will be sore in the saddle if you are not used to riding. However, if you go 3x in 2 weeks, you will be able to do everything in the class and your bum will no longer hurt.

Spin is the best bang for the buck, so to speak, as far as burning a large amount of calories in a short period of time. It is fantastic for building cardio endurance, and it is FUN!

Obviously different instructors have different styles so check out a few different classes (tell the 2nd and 3rd instructors that you are new too, so you can get the best advice from each on bike set-up). Find an instructor whose music and style motivate you and you'll love it!

BTW, unless you plan on road or mountain bike riding, there is no need to buy padded bike shorts or seats for spin. Your bum will be used to the saddle after a few classes.

blessings.

I agree 100% Great advice!

Thanks for posting this. I see a noon hour spin class locally that I'd like to try, but it seems so intimidating. I think I'll print out the gym schedule again and fit a class in thanks to the encouraging words from everyone. Thanks again for posting this!

Thank you so much! You're right - I likely would tend to gravitate towards the back, but know that being near the front would be best for me! I just looked at the schedule, the next class that I could make work is next Monday. I put it on my calendar!

well you can buy it if you want to, but the point is you don't need to. you will be used to the saddle if you spin 3 times in 2 weeks.

Just trying to save you money and laundry.

blessings.