Who has taken a spinning class?
theroadto100
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My gym is moving to a new location and they're going to have a professional spinning studio. I definitely plan on taking classes, but I just wanted to know what it's like/how you guys like it.
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Really good card workout. Keeps your heart rate up for the full time and burns a lot of calories. Bring plenty of water and a towel. No matter what shape someone is in they can do a spin class because you adjust your own bike's tension and that increases or decreases the difficulty. The Instructor can help you set the bike up your first class so don't be concerned about that at all, just ask for help if you need it.0
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Spinning is awesome!! Is a really challenging workout but the rewards are well worth the strugle. What's nice is that you are the one in control of the intensity so you can go at your own pace without looking out of place!! Def recomended.0
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My dad and I take spin classes together! They are a great workout, but don't be afraid to go at your own pace - challenge yourself, but don't hesitate to take a water break or skip out when the instructor says to raise the intensity! Hope you love the class!0
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I LOVE spinning. I burn about 500cals in a 45min session. Like others have said, you can work as hard as you want to as you can change the resistance on the bike yourself.
I say give it a go. i was terrified when I went to my first class, but i really enjoy it now0 -
Its a great workout and definitely take it at your own pace the first time you go. The first time I went I was so sore the next day. My quads and hamstrings were on fire but it's so worth it
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Spinning is Awesome! I love it. The seat on the bike hurts your tush initially, but after a few weeks of classes the pain will subside. Good luck and happy spinning.0
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It hurts!!! But no pain no gain :-)0
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I think it gives you a great burn, but I find it really annoying. That is only personal opinion as a person being really cheesy while yelling isn't my thing. I can take cheesiness with a zumba class, but just not with spin. However, that's me. Always do what you enjoy most and you feel gives you the best burn. I always believe that if you do something you enjoy, it will be difficult for you not to exercise. I climb 5 times a week, but sometimes if I just don't feel it that day, I stop and go back another day, so I never stop enjoying it!0
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It is awesome! Push yourself as hard as you can and it will be one of the most intense workouts of your life! BUT prepare to have a sore butt for like a week. Not for muscle work, from banging it against the seat over and over again! get padded bike pants if you are going to commit0
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Spin is awesome! I did it regularly for a year and kinda got burnt out on it so I haven't been in ages. I did get my hubby hooked on it though, he goes twice a week. I laughed on his first day because he didn't take my warnings seriously (take water, take a towel, it's going to kick your butt) and he texted me from the parking lot saying that he could barely walk. You can adjust it to your level though, don't be intimidated! Have fun!0
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I lurve spin. As a semi-competitive (that means I race, but I don't win
) cyclist I figured I would have it sewn up my first class -- not so! I spent the back half of the class pushing like a madman with that thousand-mile stare on my face. A good spin class is one fierce workout.
If you already ride, it's worth noting that spin is surprisingly unlike road riding (first time I was on a spin bike, I tried to pause without braking so I could scratch an itch, thinking it would 'freewheel' like a normal bike -- I was clipped in, and it yanked my shoe off
), though the end result -- getting fitter and feeling awesome -- is the same. Once in a while I go to a gym with a friend of mine where they do the spin classes in the dark -- that's pretty cool, too.
It's also hard, but the good kind of hard. I'll state for the record that I felt more whipped after my first spin class than after my first cyclocross race, and 'cross basically requires you to ride flat-out the whole way.
One thing to remember -- if your spin class instructor doesn't offer to set your bike up for you the first time and show you how to do it, ask. A good fit prevents problems like knee strain (most people -- even most new cyclists -- set their saddles too low). A good fit will also help prevent unnecessary discomfort (but not the pain of working your muscles hard!), though you may or may not find the seat of the bike's saddle either too hard or too soft regardless of proper fit (I like really hard saddles and hate soft ones; some folks hate hard saddles and like soft ones).
Good luck and have fun!0 -
Prepare to sweat. Spinning is one of the most efficient cardio workouts you can get and it's super fun, if you're slightly masochistic.0
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I have been doing it for a year several times a week and I love it. I burn about 550 calories during my class. I cycle so I have clip in shoes, but you can where your tennis shoes. I would recommend padded shorts or a padded seat cover for the first couple of weeks until you get used to it. I dont need padding anymore, but I did at first. Bring water and a towel.0
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Spinning is fantastic. I loved it so much I bought a spinner for home. The first time or two you will get saddle sore, but fret not, that goes away soon. Spinning is one of those sports that you get what you put in to it. Listen to the instructor and when they say push or go hard do it! As many have said you will get the workout of your life and when it is over you will be so proud of yourself. Remember, if you skimp you are only cheating yourself out of a good workout.0
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I would love to do a spin class as I have been told they are the best for burning off calories but I think I am still too big to do it, plus nowhere near that amount on stamina yet!0
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I lurve spin. As a semi-competitive (that means I race, but I don't win) cyclist I figured I would have it sewn up my first class -- not so! I spent the back half of the class pushing like a madman with that thousand-mile stare on my face. A good spin class is one fierce workout.
If you already ride, it's worth noting that spin is surprisingly unlike road riding
It's also hard, but the good kind of hard. I'll state for the record that I felt more whipped after my first spin class than after my first cyclocross race, and 'cross basically requires you to ride flat-out the whole way.
I LOVE spin classes! I go for my certification next month
He's right - it's totally unlike "real" cycling. I ride all the time, work at a bike shop, and race, and spinning is intense. My husband rides, too, and thought spin would be a breeze - not so. It kicks his *kitten* every time he tries to do it...he literally starts seeing spots because his heart rate gets up so high, and leaves buckets of sweat under his bike! A couple of my group riders have tried indoor cycling when the snow keeps our rides inside - they, too, thought it would be cake compared to riding, but one had to stop 20 mins into the class and get off his bike to walk around.
Great work out! I burn anywhere from 700 to 1,000 calories a class depending on the workout.0 -
I love spinning! Can't do it much anymore due to my workout schedule, but I used to like it a lot. Of course, like any other class, it depends on the instructor. Some are annoying or even boring... I need a good instructor with great music! 0
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I think it gives you a great burn, but I find it really annoying. That is only personal opinion as a person being really cheesy while yelling isn't my thing. I can take cheesiness with a zumba class, but just not with spin. However, that's me. Always do what you enjoy most and you feel gives you the best burn. I always believe that if you do something you enjoy, it will be difficult for you not to exercise. I climb 5 times a week, but sometimes if I just don't feel it that day, I stop and go back another day, so I never stop enjoying it!
This is why I prefer Les Mills' RPM. When I've been to spinning classes the instructors are often spouting hippy dippy feelgood nonsense (okay, I obviously see they're hardly going to turn and be and be a downer!) and I find the constant yattering about "riding to the next peak" and "chasing the pack" etc to be really contrived and annoying, too.
The music in RPM may be cheesy as Hell, but the instructors generally keep quiet apart from saying when you need to change gear - apart from that, it's all riding to the beat of the music, which if it's nice and loud means you don't know how much you're panting and gasping for air. That said, that's just presentation at the end of the day. That kind of workout (spinning, RPM, whatever) is great - good fun and I can burn around 550 calories in 45 minutes usually.0 -
Love spin. My only advice would be to wear longer shorts... short shorts will ride up, and long pants will get caught in the pedals. Also, make sure your undies don't have a seam running right up the sensitive part
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Love spin. My only advice would be to wear longer shorts... short shorts will ride up, and long pants will get caught in the pedals. Also, make sure your undies don't have a seam running right up the sensitive part
two words - "bike shorts!"0 -
I LOVE spin class!! I used to take a 5:50 am class and it was so awesome! Every instructor is different too because they all have a different way of running class. Which I like also!
My favorite instructor would BLAST the music and have the fans on and just make you drip sweat! I never got a pedometer so I can't say exactly how many calories we'd burn but it's up there!
While they do push you to keep up with class, they're also some flexibility in how hard you push or how you keep the resistance. But I personally loved spin class! It's all about the instructor! So if you don't like it after the first try, see if another instructor can persuade you otherwise! 0 -
Yes definitely bring a towel (although the gym always provides them) and I always drink 2 bottles of water for a 1 hr class. (At least)0
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Love it. Great workout. Get some padded cycle shorts. If your *kitten* is banging the seat a lot then you don't have enough resistance on!0
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Glad I saw this thread, there will eventually be spin classes at my new gym and I definitely want to get it a go.0
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Hi Everyone
Ive never been as Im worried Im not tall enough for the bikes, being 4 ft 11, I was concerned I couldnt lower the saddle enough?????
People hate going on gym equipment after me, as they have to megga adjust everything lol x0 -
A cycle instructor at my gym might be 5 ft tall and the bikes are fine for her so I am sure you would be fine.Hi Everyone
Ive never been as Im worried Im not tall enough for the bikes, being 4 ft 11, I was concerned I couldnt lower the saddle enough?????
People hate going on gym equipment after me, as they have to megga adjust everything lol x0 -
Thanks for the advice. will brave a class then x0
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I definitely want to try spin class but I'm nervous about being in a class and not being able to keep up with everyone!0
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Spinning is my anti-drug.0
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Spinning classes are awesome...once again...you make the workout as hard or as easy as you want. I've seen people go in and do nothing but cycle...awesome..I've seen people go in and ratchet up that tension and do all of the out of saddle/seat "jumps" and positions..awesome...in the end its about your workout. So you do whats best for you! Gotta love a fantastic workout that will do that for you. 0
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