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Spinning class - is it as scary as it looks?? Reassure me please.

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Oldisthenewblack · 28/12/2015 14:45

Talk to me about spinning....I've never been to a spinning class and am a tad intimidated. It looks really HARD. What if I get knackered part way through (like, after about 2 minutes) and have to stop to get my breath? I'm not sure my legs are strong enough. Will I look like a plonker? They do that standing up thing, don't they, and I'm not sure I can do that!

Is spinning good, do you recommend it, what was it like at your first class? The bikes look scary too.

Any reassurance/support gratefully received Grin

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BrendaandEddie · 03/01/2016 20:52

I went too this evening ,,,, you say a female instructor. Mines a man

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Oldisthenewblack · 03/01/2016 20:09

I did it! And it was....hard. But I stayed for the entire class (45 mins) so am very pleased about that. It was most definitely a workout! I will be going again, though only because I know if it's that hard, it MUST be doing me good....Thanks to everyone for your reassurance and encouragement, it was great to hear what experiences you'd all had with spinning Smile

Gosh, this may even help my flabby arse.

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RaeSkywalker · 03/01/2016 14:14

I did read the thread! OP said she's booked, not that she'd been...

Honestly OP you'll be fine. I went after a bit of 'gentle' encouragement from a colleague. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be because you can take it at your own pace Smile

hollinhurst84 · 03/01/2016 13:27

I adore spin because of the zoning out. Yoga or similar bores me but in spin I can't think anything except "can't breathe" Grin

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Oldisthenewblack · 03/01/2016 13:15

I would love to zone out. And it'll make a change from treadmill and cross trainer. I'll feel I'm zoning out in company Smile

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BrendaandEddie · 03/01/2016 13:08

Yes. Or combinations of sitting standing or hovering in 2/4/8 groups.

Or slow very heavy climb then spinning faster "downhill "
We sometimes do races or interval stuff against different rows

lljkk · 03/01/2016 13:04

moves? What moves? do you mean combination of resistance & gears?

I get the appeal of zoning out :)

BrendaandEddie · 03/01/2016 12:51

I apologise. bows

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Oldisthenewblack · 03/01/2016 12:50

No - I haven't been yet! The class was actually booked for today (I didn't specify a time/day, sorry) but as it happens, I've come down with a rotten cold so don't think I'll be able to make it. The woman who takes the class though does others in the week, and I will DEFINITELY update as soon as I've done it. I can't not now!

RaeSkywalker - I love the fact that you were terrified (not as mean as it sounds, honest) as that's just how I feel. I'm utterly pissed off that I can't go today as I wanted the terror to abate. I was fully prepared to feel the fear and do it anyway, as they say....

I PROMISE to update as soon as I've done it.

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timelytess · 03/01/2016 08:29

Rae- she's already been. Rtt
The kind of message no-one needs.

BrendaandEddie · 03/01/2016 08:17

Rae- she's already been. Rtt

BrendaandEddie · 03/01/2016 08:17

Different songs. Different types ie hill climb or cardio. Different combinations of moves.

But you also get to zone out a bit too. Mines in the dark with mood lighting

RaeSkywalker · 03/01/2016 08:11

I was genuinely terrified before my first class. I love it though! You can turn resistance up and down depending on how strong your legs are. Just make sure the instructor knows you're new so that you can be helped to set up your bike. Let us know how it goes! Smile

P.S make sure you take in water. I don't usually drink when exercising but I consume loads in a spin class!

kate1516 · 03/01/2016 08:07

I think it's okay if you are relatively fit. I tried one when I was completely unfit to try and get back in shape after my baby. I had to leave before the end to be sick and my legs felt like jelly all ds! However I was following the instructions about increasing resistance exactly and didn't say I was a beginner. I came back in to try and finish and afterwards everyone was telling me they usually cheat and just pretend to turn up the resistance when they are struggling! Also that the instructor was particularly tough. I definitely felt like I had a workout though but decided to do some easier classes until I got more fit. ....

lljkk · 03/01/2016 08:04

It just looks so incredibly boring. What do they do that stops it from being deathly dull?

BrendaandEddie · 03/01/2016 07:58

How was it old?

iMatter · 31/12/2015 21:06

Do it! I'm a complete spin addict (I do at least 3 classes a week amongst other things) and I get such a high from it. It is hard but it will work wonders for your fitness. Enjoy!

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Oldisthenewblack · 31/12/2015 20:55

I meant: I've booked myself onto the class now Shock

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DickDewy · 31/12/2015 20:52

I am a spinning addict.

Don't be intimidated - it will be fine.

One tip - don't make the mistake of having the resistance too light if you are standing. That is really bad for your knees.

BrendaandEddie · 31/12/2015 16:37

well it would help to ( or it might get a bit boring)
But tbh you could just sit and pedal. You need to put a bit of resistance on otherwise you are just free wheeling the whole time. How much that would be would depend on you

BrendaandEddie · 31/12/2015 16:36

i remember hating it for MONTHS but persevering. If I gave up I knew i would never ever do again.
I would set yourself a target of 10 classes then buy yourself some new fitness wear.
Start smiling and saying hi to the people - too many newbies scuttle in and we want to give them encouraging smiles!

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Oldisthenewblack · 31/12/2015 16:32

I've myself into the class. Scared now [shock}

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WhoKn0wsWhereTheMistletoes · 31/12/2015 16:31

Do you have to stand? I've got prolapses and have been advised by a physio never to stand on bike pedals, or bear down really hard with my legs while seated (I get off and walk when road cycling gets steep).

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Oldisthenewblack · 31/12/2015 16:26

Thanks Brenda, though this class isn't in the dark; I'd be much less nervous if it was. It's actually at one end of the gym, so in theory other gym people can have a good old nosey at you if they feel so inclined. Like I do Grin

I will indeed sit and pedal. I now have a vision of a sweaty corpse perched on the spinning bike, long after the class has dispersed.

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BrendaandEddie · 31/12/2015 16:09

dont leave!
Just sit and pedal