I have been researching some ofthe gyms around here and just looking into different things. For some reason, whenever I hear of a spinning class, it sounds great to me. I used to love riding my bike, but haven't done that in so long. I know you can really go all out if you do spinning and I just really like the idea of it.

Does anyone else here take spinning classes? Do you like it? Has it worked for you?

Well, I have to admit that I haven't been to spin class in a couple of weeks. The instructor that taught the class that I went to annoyed me on a number of occasions and I haven't been since the last incident. Then another instructor quit, and she was in the time slot that I was planning on going to. So I talked to personal trainer today and she's going to switch me from mondays and saturdays to mondays and wednesdays so I can go on saturdays class now. I really hope they get another instructor. The one that quit was teaching like 5 or 6 classes...

Hope you find a good instructor JMcambra. I wouldn't go either if I were annoyed. I loveee my instructor. She so supportive but yet ready to kick me in the ass with a scream of "pick up the pace!" if I need it. She watches if I turn my knob or not too..hehe. Anyways really hope u find one because I really think this class is doing the most for me and will probably do the same for you. Good luck

It's kind of weird now..I'm finding that the standing up part is easier on me then just the sprinting stuff. Was soo not the case a few weeks ago..lol

I signed up for a private spinning lesson for Tuesday - an introductory/private trainer kind of thing so that I can learn the proper form etc. Very nervous!

Good Luck KarenG.

I went sunday to the class with the instructor who is annoying. And thats exactly what it was. I was bored and I know I didn't push as hard as I normally do. I was disappointed in myself, but I know that its because of the instructor. I'm usually the only person there on sundays, every once in a while theres another person that shows, and all of the other instructors have 15+ in their classes. Just goes to show, I'm not the only one that is annoyed by her!

I signed up for a private spinning lesson for Tuesday - an introductory/private trainer kind of thing so that I can learn the proper form etc. Very nervous!

How'd the spin lesson go?

I'm trying a new instructor on Saturday morning. Its at 9, which means I'll have to be up by 7:30-8am.....might be a toughy since I like to sleep in a little on the weekends. I'll let you all know how it goes:biggrin1:

Thanks for asking! The spinning was great! I went to one on Monday night and one this morning ... can you believe it... at 630 am - meant getting up at 545. Have I gone crazy? I don't know if I will be doing the early class again but I did sign up for anothe class on Saturday.

My butt is really really really sore. Does that get better? I found I could stand up for all of the standing parts but I am sure that my form is really bad. The teacher is really sweet and helpful though!

The butt thing does get much better, but it took a while for me, almost 3 weeks...They do sell seat covers, which I guess help, I've never tried them though. Every time I see them I tell myself I'm going to buy one, then I never do. I don't know!

How'd the spin thread get on the second page????

Oh well, I'm getting back to spin (I HOPE) tomorrow morning. I haven't been in a few weeks, but I need something else to do while I take time off from trainer and running. I hope I'm not too sore!

Question - does anyone know how to track miles rode while spinning???

I'd love to know this too JM..

Ohh in my spin class last night there was one girl that purchased actual spin shoes. I didn't even know they existed. They actually lock into the peddles. Seems sooo cool. I hate the straps on your feet. They hurt my feet at times.

Oh another thing. Last night we must have did about 50 push ups also on the bike. I mean who expects to actually have your arms hurting the next day from spin class.

Oh, I know. I was thinking about getting a pair, I know someone who bought them and they said it makes such a huge difference.

I have gotten seriously addicted to spinning this past month. I even got a pair of shoes which are $$$. At my spinning studio you rent them if you don't have them - nobody uses regular sneakers. I would think it would be much harder without clipping into the bike.

FYI for whoever is thinking of trying it - the butt thing does get much better!

And you like the spin shoes huh? I was trying to figure out whether I really needed them or not!

And you like the spin shoes huh? I was trying to figure out whether I really needed them or not!

I do like them - I can't imagine spinning without.

I am spin shoe deprived! ugh..do u think they make them in 11 1/2?..LOL :phanvan