Happy Friday Happy Friday Happy Friday! I’m glad it’s the weekend even though I don’t even have any plans. Well… I do plan to attend spin class today, but that isn’t exactly what I meant.
I do love spin class though. I don’t think I’ve ever shared much about it, so let me briefly explain why spin is so butt-kicking awesome.
- You don’t have to be coordinated. Unlike Jazzercise or step aerobics, you don’t have to follow choreography.
- Classes are usually 45 minutes, which is the perfect length for me.
- It’s interval training at its finest. You pedal fast during sprints, or you climb up “hills” – it’s always changing.
- You don’t have to follow the rules. Sometimes the instructor asks that you stand up on the bike and pedal (think going uphill), but I sometimes choose to stay seated if my hips are feeling a bit stiff or something. Do your own thing.
- It’s as easy or as hard as you make it. Each bike has a small dial that you turn to increase your resistance. If you’re a newbie, and you want to hardly add any resistance, no one knows the difference!
And that, my friends, is why spin class is awesome. Here are some links to explain a bit more, such as how to position your seat, general FAQs, and calories burned.
- General FAQs answered by Spinning.com
- Shape Magazine’s “How to Spin Like a Pro”
- Prevention Magazine says you burn approximately 500 calories per class.
I’ve had some good and bad instructors. The music and the instructors make all the difference, so if you try it, I hope yours are good!
- Do you like spin as much as I do?
- Got plans for the evening?
July 27, 2012 at 6:51 am
yes yes yes, spin it up girl! a GREAT workout.
July 27, 2012 at 8:06 am
I love spin! I haven’t done it in foreverrrr.
July 27, 2012 at 8:42 am
I did one spin class and it hurt my butt hahaha.. But it was an awesome workout
July 27, 2012 at 9:26 am
We just had a conversation about spin yesterday at work. Everyone who does it loves it.
July 27, 2012 at 9:59 am
I’ve never taken a spin class, but you kind of sold me on it. I think I’d try it someday!
July 27, 2012 at 10:07 am
LOVE spin – my fav class. The only one I go to regularly.
My girlfriend is a semipro and she told me a long time ago to stay in the saddle, it’s more of how you actually ride. I will sometimes pop out on a hard spot, but really liked the advice.
July 28, 2012 at 8:56 am
I hear ya. I go up for half the songs, I guess. I feel a little silly, but it works for me.
July 27, 2012 at 10:26 am
The last time I tried spin I was about 16 years old and punishing myself on a crazy low calorie diet, like 500 per day or something stupid! Anyway so I did 45 minutes of spin and then promptly went green and felt like I was going to pass out. Now in hindsight I know that this was all the diets fault but I still haven’t tried it since then… perhaps it’s time to get back in the saddle!
July 28, 2012 at 8:55 am
Haha – ohhhh the craziness of youth! Give it another shot.
July 27, 2012 at 11:54 am
I really want to go to a spin class! (and I love that song
)
July 27, 2012 at 2:03 pm
I’ve always wanted to try a spinning class, I am just nervous! HA I need to just do it and get that first one over with!
July 28, 2012 at 8:54 am
I think it’s the best beginner or advanced class to take. You’ll love it.
July 27, 2012 at 5:42 pm
I LOVE spin class. I have recently started taking some. (I am lucky enough to have a gym at my work that offers classes). I love that you get out of it what you put into it.
July 28, 2012 at 8:53 am
That is great! Kinda jealous
July 27, 2012 at 7:38 pm
LOVE spin classes.
July 28, 2012 at 10:25 am
I’ve never done spin! For some reason it just looks so intense and scary. Of course, I never thought I’d love running, but that has become a new addiction, so who’s to say, really? [Also, on Cosmo Radio they talk a lot about Soul Cycle which sounds like a life changing experience.]