I'm super nervous! I'm trying spinning for the first time tonight. Anyone take those classes? Any tips for a first timer?
Posted by MrsDtoBe09
I'm super nervous! I'm trying spinning for the first time tonight. Anyone take those classes? Any tips for a first timer?
Posted by MrsDrinkh20
Posted by MrsDtoBe09
I'm super nervous! I'm trying spinning for the first time tonight. Anyone take those classes? Any tips for a first timer?
Hey Ang...I actually have taught spin for 4 years now! It is great...you might hate it at first, but you will be addicted eventually.
Here are my tips:
If you can get access to a gel seat for the bike i strongly suggest it. Sometimes the most discomfort comes from the seat not the class itself.
Also do NOT wear pants. Wear shorts or at the very least capri workout pants...you will sweat to death if you dont have air circulating!
Make sure your sneakers have a hard thick sole that wont bend over the pedal. Also, make sure your shoe laces are tied tightl and double knotted!
Bring plenty of water and a towel and make sure to drink whenver you feel thirsty. Do NOT wait for the instructor to say get a drink!
The great thing about Spinning is that you control your workout. Don't look at what the others in the class are doing. Do what feels comfortable. If hey sprint and you are winded, DONT do it..if they are in standing climb and its too hard for you DONT do it. You can make the resistance heavier and lighter based on your needs. Listen to your body, it will tell you how its doing.
And lastly, have a great time!!
Let me know how it goes!
A friend of mine LOVES spinning...it's become her addiction. She lost LOTS of weight doing the class three times a week!
please let me know how it is. i want to try it so bad. my sis in law lost all of her baby weight and previous weight doing it 2x a week
Posted by MrsDrinkh20
Posted by MrsDrinkh20
Posted by MrsDtoBe09
I'm super nervous! I'm trying spinning for the first time tonight. Anyone take those classes? Any tips for a first timer?
Hey Ang...I actually have taught spin for 4 years now! It is great...you might hate it at first, but you will be addicted eventually.
Here are my tips:
If you can get access to a gel seat for the bike i strongly suggest it. Sometimes the most discomfort comes from the seat not the class itself.
Also do NOT wear pants. Wear shorts or at the very least capri workout pants...you will sweat to death if you dont have air circulating!
Make sure your sneakers have a hard thick sole that wont bend over the pedal. Also, make sure your shoe laces are tied tightl and double knotted!
Bring plenty of water and a towel and make sure to drink whenver you feel thirsty. Do NOT wait for the instructor to say get a drink!
The great thing about Spinning is that you control your workout. Don't look at what the others in the class are doing. Do what feels comfortable. If hey sprint and you are winded, DONT do it..if they are in standing climb and its too hard for you DONT do it. You can make the resistance heavier and lighter based on your needs. Listen to your body, it will tell you how its doing.
And lastly, have a great time!!
Let me know how it goes!
ONE last thing lol...DO NOT STOP spinning unless its an emergency. You don't want your legs to cramp up. Slow down gradually and just keep moving if you are tired!
its a wonderful workout! Just make sure to listen to your body!
GOOD LUCK!!!! i've never done it, but heard it's great!!!
good luck!!!
*Update* I'm back! That was the hardest workout of my life but I really liked it. I have a feeling I'm going to be sore in places I've never been sore before!
Posted by MrsDtoBe09
*Update* I'm back! That was the hardest workout of my life but I really liked it. I have a feeling I'm going to be sore in places I've never been sore before!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by MrsDtoBe09
*Update* I'm back! That was the hardest workout of my life but I really liked it. I have a feeling I'm going to be sore in places I've never been sore before!
I heart spinning!! It is the best workout!! Congrats on your first class.. def not your last.. its sooo addicting!
its awesome. you will become addicted
Posted by MrsDtoBe09
*Update* I'm back! That was the hardest workout of my life but I really liked it. I have a feeling I'm going to be sore in places I've never been sore before!
I take spinning with my FMIL sometimes. My advice is not to feel like you have to keep up with everyone else stay at you own pace bc you might get turned off if you hurt yourself. so its very casual and stay at you own pace. I would also suggest that when the instructor tell you to turn up the resistance that if your at your limit then dont turn it up. its just first class so take it a little easy until you get more experience. and if its a sit/stand type of class dont feel like you have to stand everytime she tells you, do it when you feel comfortable. Have fun!
