Does anyone participate in spinning classes? Are they extremely vigorous? This is something I want to take up but I'm nervous that I'll only be able to 'spin' for 3 minutes. Thoughts? Comments? Drama is welcome.
The classes are pretty hardcore, but just go at your own pace. At my first class, I couldn't stand up and pedal for more than a minute, but it does get better. And your asss will be really sore, but it somehow gets used to it. I got to Fitness Incentive in Babylon and the instructors are really helpful and so are the other members. Just make sure taht you get help setting up your bike the first time.
They are nuts! But the best work out ever!! Your butt will be sore for a few days but YOU GET USED TO IT!! It won't hurt every time!!! Def try it...it's so much fun!!! Especially with a good instructor.
Posted by SB7308
DH & I did this a few days a week before the wedding. The class was for an hour. It was so intense but you felt great after (after you got used to it).
You do what you can. If you cant go fast or stand up then you dont. You go at your own pace. I didnt care that there were people in the class that were MUCH more advanced than me.
Burns ALOT of calories!!!
ETA: Buy biker shorts with padding. I could not feel my buttocks region for a few days after the first class. The shorts help but still hurts.
Posted by MikeandJess
Posted by SB7308
DH & I did this a few days a week before the wedding. The class was for an hour. It was so intense but you felt great after (after you got used to it).
You do what you can. If you cant go fast or stand up then you dont. You go at your own pace. I didnt care that there were people in the class that were MUCH more advanced than me.
Burns ALOT of calories!!!
ETA: Buy biker shorts with padding. I could not feel my buttocks region for a few days after the first class. The shorts help but still hurts.
thanks! I can't walk up a flight of stairs without getting out of breath I'm not sure how I'm going to survive a spining class. The padded biker shorts sounds like a good idea, thanks for the advice
do you belong to la fitness? That's where I'd be taking the class
I took a class a few times. It is a great workout, but my crotch hurt so bad afterward . Def get a padded seat or something
Posted by MikeandJess
do you belong to la fitness? That's where I'd be taking the class
Posted by jessnstu08
I took a class a few times. It is a great workout, but my crotch hurt so bad afterward . Def get a padded seat or something
Posted by MikeandJess
Posted by jessnstu08
I took a class a few times. It is a great workout, but my crotch hurt so bad afterward . Def get a padded seat or something
thanks jess. I have to price out the paddes seat covers. I love your avatar pic.
I think they are an excellent workout but def. go at your own pace. I use to take them in the morning before work and loved it. I want to get back into it actually!
Posted by MikeandJess
Drama is welcome.
Posted by MikeandJess
do you belong to la fitness? That's where I'd be taking the class
Spin is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Kicks my azz!!! You get used to it within the first couple of weeks- at first I couldn't stand up and pedal or sprint... but after a couple of weeks I was fine. I never used the padded shorts or the seat- I just couldn't sit for a few days after my first class and eventually got used to it lol But seriously- I love it! Burns a ton of calories and you feel great after! Make sure you let the instructor know it's your first class so that they can show you how to set up your bike.
Posted by shoegal68
i actually take spin all the time at LA Fitness in lake success. actually i am going to the 6:45 PM class tonight
it does take awhile to get used to but the beauty of it is you can go at your own pace. you can adjust the tension level to your fitness level. i luv it. burns so many calories.
btw, the best classes in my opinion at la fitness are:
Saturday - 8:00 AM ugh i know its early & the 9:15 is ok. but i personally like the music & personality of the instructor better at the 8:00 AM
Monday - 6:45 PM w/Richard.
Wed - 6:45 PM w/Maude
Sunday - i think Maude does 8:00 AM.
She is in awesome shape so gives me the motivation.
btw, last thurday i took the 7:00 kick box class for the first time. it was killer but i liked it.
i'll keep any eye out for you!
Posted by CourtandJon
Spin is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Kicks my azz!!! You get used to it within the first couple of weeks- at first I couldn't stand up and pedal or sprint... but after a couple of weeks I was fine. I never used the padded shorts or the seat- I just couldn't sit for a few days after my first class and eventually got used to it lol But seriously- I love it! Burns a ton of calories and you feel great after! Make sure you let the instructor know it's your first class so that they can show you how to set up your bike.
Posted by yelley77
Posted by MikeandJess
Drama is welcome.
Posted by MikeandJess
Posted by shoegal68
i actually take spin all the time at LA Fitness in lake success. actually i am going to the 6:45 PM class tonight
it does take awhile to get used to but the beauty of it is you can go at your own pace. you can adjust the tension level to your fitness level. i luv it. burns so many calories.
btw, the best classes in my opinion at la fitness are:
Saturday - 8:00 AM ugh i know its early & the 9:15 is ok. but i personally like the music & personality of the instructor better at the 8:00 AM
Monday - 6:45 PM w/Richard.
Wed - 6:45 PM w/Maude
Sunday - i think Maude does 8:00 AM.
She is in awesome shape so gives me the motivation.
btw, last thurday i took the 7:00 kick box class for the first time. it was killer but i liked it.
i'll keep any eye out for you!
That's good to know, thank you! Are all these classes really crowded? It's intimidating with a room full of people who know what they're doingI took belly dancing for a month, I'm very fickle.
