SPINNING - How bad?!

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  • SUSIE091
    SUSIE091 Posts: 42 Member
    Hi it does take a few goes to get the feel of it and know what to do but once you got there

    it is FAB :) and is such a good workout i love it now and try and go 3 /4 time a week :)
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Spinning can be TOO EASY if you let the flywheel drive your legs. (ie: bouncing in the seat....) You can go at your own pace. I find it much easier than actually riding.
  • thebigcb
    thebigcb Posts: 2,210 Member
    Does anyone else do this ?

    I can "adjust" the resistance by clipping my knee off the side of the knob without anyone knowing. Usually decreasing the resistance lol.. Sneaky sneaky sneaky
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    Does anyone else do this ?

    I can "adjust" the resistance by clipping my knee off the side of the knob without anyone knowing. Usually decreasing the resistance lol.. Sneaky sneaky sneaky

    You shouldn't cheat, but you can also do a quick decrease twist with your thumb, then just make the increase gesture with your hand while not actually turning the knob. Not that I would ever do that.
  • mrscritter1
    mrscritter1 Posts: 2
    I just completed today my third spin class. And... No pain in the butt. Haha. The first time the pain was almost immediate but I pushed thru, second class was much less, and today none! I really like it cuz it's different than cardio machines, Zumba etc... It goes by very quickly. My heart rate monitor shows I'm burning 400-500 calories per class. Which to me is not that much I can burn 800 at Zumba or 600 at kickboxing in an hour. So for me it's good,fun and kinda a rest day although it's still intense. I like to shake it up all the time and this is another thing that I enjoy...
  • lissetmba
    lissetmba Posts: 13 Member
    It gets much easier as you go forward. You really can't judge the entire workout style from just one time. I'm sure the first time you lifted any kind of weights you thought "I'm never doing this again", but if you do it a few more time you'll notice that your arms don't hurt anymore and you don't get sore like you used to... well it's the same with spinning.

    The first class will make your "bottom" hurt, but then you do adjust to the seat and you don't feel any soreness at all. Plus, you get stronger and your body starts to change and feel leaner. it's amazing!

    Don't be intimidated to try it again. The more you spin the easier it gets and the more of an accomplishment you feel... that first class when you're able to keep up with everyone else... wow! Major awesome feeling!!
  • zacberm1
    zacberm1 Posts: 5 Member
    I began spinning in July of 2012 and have been consistenly spinning four days a week. It has been a huge part of my weight loss journey. I have found something that's really fun! I will say the first 6 or so classes were brutal. Sore butt, excessively sweaty, couldn't stand up or raise resistance but I stuck to it and now complete the entire class uping the intensity and speed. I am so proud of my cardiovascular accomplishments and feel my heart getting "healthy" LOL. Just tough it out and it will benefit in the long run. Lots of water and a sweat cloth. My gym has the pedals with the clips that you can snap your cycling shoes into but if you prefer just slide into the cages and tighten. That is my preference. Don't really like how it feels to be clipped in. My instructor says it gives you more power but oh well. I burn about 600 calories in 60 minutes and feel invigorated afterwards especially when there is good music and a great teacher. Go for it and keep me posted!
  • amwoidyla
    amwoidyla Posts: 257 Member
    My boyfriend made me to go spin with him at our gym. He's an avid cyclist, so I looked like a total n00b sitting next to him.
    I've been trying to go at least once a week for the last few months and now I don't feel like I'm going to die after the first 30 minutes.
    Plus, I used my HRM during spin this morning, and I burned just short of 600 calories!

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