I have just booked myself onto a spinning class on Wednesday! Feeling nervous, but reassured by the man who is taking the class. He has lost over 3 stone and promised me I could take it at my own pace.

I would never thought 4 months ago that I would have done this in a million years. Feeling excited

I *love* spin, I do it twice a week for an hour each session (and once in a blue moon I show up at the 1.5 hour session) but I truly do love spin.

Remember to bring: Water, a towel, possible tissues (my nose sometimes runs with intense exercise) and good tennis shoes.

Speak up, let the instructor know that it is your first time (you will need help/advice about setting the bike up to proper levels based on your height, arm reach, etc.) and hopefully the instructor will let you know that if things are too hard, that you don't have to follow along with the group. For instance, people who are new to spin, might take their resistance level a couple of notches lower, or someone who is recovering from an injury may opt out of getting "out of the saddle" (where you are standing and pedaling.)

Remember that it is about your legs, and don't hunch up your shoulders in a tight ball. Shoulders back and down...ie. relaxed upper body.

Oh and if your spin is at all crazy like these...then find a new class!

http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2009/06/a-spinning-indoor-cycling-instructor-gets-a-bit-hot-under-the-collar/

You shouldn't be doing crazy aerobic moves while on your spin bike. Just saying...I personally have never seen the types of classes that this article references, but apparently it does exist. Scary!

Most of all have fun...maybe you will become addicted like I am!

Hey Sally Pearl how did your class go?