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?

hi jm,

in my opinion....the spin shoes are essential. they keep your legs in place and i feel like i get a better workout. also when i forget them and have to use my regular sneakers..i am now worried my foot will slip out while riding.

someone that used to work for me had this happen and had a big gash in her leg.

i got mine on ebay.....they arent too expensive.

dibaby; absolutely you can get them. they are pretty unisex so maybe look at mens too

thks

oh one thing i forgot...

i use 2 things to avoid butt soreness during spin class.

they have bike shorts with the cushion in the seat area. you can get them at any sports store like sports authority, academy, paragon, etc

they also have a cushioned seat that you can put on top of the seat. this works well too but my only problem with this is i keep forgetting them....

Di, check these out!

Nike SPIN Spinning Cycling Shoes Silver/Pink 43 11 NEW - (eBay item 150194857833 end time Dec-17-07 09:52:48 PST)

Di, check these out!

Nike SPIN Spinning Cycling Shoes Silver/Pink 43 11 NEW - (eBay item 150194857833 end time Dec-17-07 09:52:48 PST)

oh thanks girl..but I really need an 11.5 or maybe even 12. My feet swell badly during class and they will fall asleep or cramp up if I don't get big enough size. But thanks again for checking

I have mens spinning shoes and I am sure you can find those in your size. Also, they are supposed to be snug (they tell me).

I LOVE spinning class. I have been doing it for about 3 months now 3 days a week in combo with other exercise. The soreness from the seat went away for me after about the 3rd time.

I just started spin classes boy is my butt sore I will try those shorts you guys was talking about that's my only problem

I just started my spin classes but I had read somewhere in a post that there were cushions you could get for the seats. Where can I find one? The spinning doesn't make me sore the seat does :eek:

any sporting goods or bike shop

ha found it. I think I will have to order the seat thing online though because I had asked at academy and the guy looked at me like I was crazy....

I know, once I walked into a cycle shop asking for spin shoes and everyone looked at me like I had two heads....Hello, cycle shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Spinning seems very hard for an outsider but believe me it is great fun way to get cardio in. My advice...go at your own pace but keep moving, your butt will be sore at first but it gets better! I have been doing the class for a while without the shoes or the seat, but since I moving up to 2 days a week I will invest in the shoes and the padded butt biking shorts!!! the padded seat moves around to much for me. look for an instructor that will push you and that changes up the routine a little. Yell, scream when you need to boost yourself up that "hill", then clap for your self after making it up that "hill" it helps!

hi

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Spinning..

i credit spinning for helping me with much of my weight loss. that and 2 other great classes: total conditioning and kickboxing

key for me are a great pair of cycle bike shorts with the cushioned booty. the first time i did spin without padding.....YOUSER!

i also need the spin shoes because they keep my foot in the correct position.

i had a hard time finding the correct shoes for spin when i lived in NYC (of all places). here is texas all of the bike shops have lots of options.

target/academy/modell's all have the cushioned seats in the bicycle area.

if you are just starting....just sit in the back and go at your own pace. the thing i love about this is any level can participate. just go to a few different instructors to find what you like.

i love rhythm based classes. a friend of mine loves technical.

just dont give up after 1-2 classes. i hated it at first and now i'm obsessed with it after going for about 5 years.

i am now doing the MS150 here in texas....all a result of conditioning in spin

I want to go to a spin class ....does this hurt your knees? I am having a hard time with the cold weather plus having bad knees....

Thanks

hi,

funny that you ask about knees. i actually have arthritis in one knee.

my doctor said bicycling/spinning is the one exercise i currently do that he says is ok. i also do kickboxing and he hates this.

i had my spin instructor check my form and she made a few adjustments and my knee doesnt hurt at all.

i also use brace (like an ace bandagae kind) just to keep my knee stable.

i hope this helps