Anyone tried spinning (exercise on a bike-type thingy)?

_Sam_

Whats it like? Do you love it or hate it?

i like the sound of it but everyone keeps telling me i'm mad! Confused

i'm booked in for a class at my gym on monday! Shocked

Roo · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject:

I have never done it but heard it's great. I really want to do it but am scared! It is meant to be REALLY hard and the trainer really pushes you. I got an information leaflet from the gym about it and under "tips and advise" it said "if you begin to feel feint or dizzy slowly get off and tell the instructor" - that put me off Shocked

But seriously, meant to be good fun and a really good workout. Have fun!

dogsrock · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject:

I loved it but it hurts your bum! You can buy a gel pad cover that you can tie over the bike seat which helps! Embarassed

I think you can get it in most sports shops. It's worth it! Very Happy

_sheila_ · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:41 pm Post subject:

i havent got a clue what your on about Confused

sheila and zak

_Jules_ · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject:

I watched a Spinning Class once and thought it a tragic waste of energy Shocked

. They could have rigged up some sort of dynamo on every bike and sent the power to the National Grid at least. Laughing

Seriously, it didn't look like fun to me....It looked like a really hard bike ride but without any fresh air and decent scenery. Wink

VJH · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject:

OMG I LOVE IT and hate it. Its the kind of class you dread as its sooo hard but then feel like you could conquer the world when you have finished!!!!!! You should come out looking like you have showered with your clothes on and if you put in maximum effort one class supposedly burns off 800 calories Shocked

_Sam_ · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

that is why i'm signing up Tori!!! plus i simply do not have the co-ordination for aerobics! Laughing

Harbydog · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:33 pm Post subject:

Make sure your shoelaces are done up securely !

frilly · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:24 am Post subject:

I teach spinning!!

It is so good for you but is also so adaptable to all levels of fitness.

Basically, you just peddle a cycle in time to the music, adjust the resistance to suit your fitness. The teacher just explains your impedence levels and makes you work as hard as you find possible...A good instructor will make the class fun.

Go for it, you will love it!!

Hayley

Ambersmum · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:27 am Post subject:

Oh my lord, i did a taster class that was half an hour and nearly died!!! I don't think my bike was the right height as i kept slipping down the seat which really hurt my....lady bits... Embarassed

and i found my arms/shoulders hurt more than my legs and bum...coming to think about it i don't think i did it very well Confused

!! But it is supposed to be the best fat burner.