My First Spinning Class...

[PinkPanther]

Last night I attended my first spinning class ever. I really liked it a lot. My butt is quite sore this morning!! I was just wondering how many of you spin, how many times a week, etc. Also, would this be considered HIIT? I wasn't sure because it is like 45 minutes long, but we do increase/decrease intensity quite a bit throughout the 45 minutes. Thanks for any feedback

PinkPanther

 

[red_evil]

i have gone to spin off and on for years. i love it too, just don't have time to work it in to my schedule consistantly. i especially loved 5:30 a.m. class, and attending it faithfully until it was discontinued.

you're butt will get used to the seat after 2 or 3 sessions. the second time is always murder. the third isn't so bad. i'd suggest investing in a gel seat. it's worth the money(around $15).

stick with it...

 

[Nonerz]

I've been taking a 5 AM spin class every Wednesday for the past few months. They haven't had class for the past 3 weeks because they are putting in hardwood floors ) yaaaay).

I hate it! No, actually it kicks my butt! My butt does get sore but I just bought a cheapie gel seat at Wal-Mart for $9...so I can't wait to try it out.

As far as HIIT goes, it is probably pretty close, but it really depends on the instructor's format. Sometimes we do intervals...and about once a month we do threshhold training (keeping a level 7 or higher the entire time--using a scale of 1-10). All I know is I am exhausted afterwards!

 

[Shak]

nonerz - do you have padded bike shorts? they're awesome. i do a lot of mountain biking and after a long day on the trails, my whole body will be sore, but my butt will feel great....it's like sitting on a pillow

 

[Nonerz]

no...I picture myself feeling like I'm wearing a diaper...

I can't even handle pads...feels too bulky in my chonies!

 

[Nonerz]

then again...if it works...???

 

[Shak]

it is a bit like wearing a diaper...but it does really work!!

one of the best investments i've made in exercise clothing.

 

[PinkPanther]

Quick question, do you guys have the special shoes that clip into the pedals?? How much do those cost??

 

[red_evil]

i have two pair of bike shoes. it makes a big difference to me. i get a log more leg drive, my feet don't get tired, and i don't feel like my feet might slip out of the toe clips. shoes average around $100, and you'll have to buy the clips separate(about $20). you can also find shoes on sale online.

check out:
http://www.specialized.com/SBCStoreUSHome.jsp?minisite=10080&xsrc=goto&orig=us

 

[PinkPanther]

Thanks a lot red_evil!!

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