It was pretty much what I expected it to be like.
My step-daughter came with me, which I'm grateful for as we were both beginners to spin.
When we arrived I told the instructor that we were new and hadn't taken part in a spin class before.
He helped us to set up our bikes and thankfully he put us both right at the back of the class!
Spin bikes are a bit different to your normal exercise bikes. They have quite large, thin wheels and the resistance dial is a lever that you move up for low resistance and down for more resistance.
Your feet are strapped into the pedals, although it took me a while to get used to this as my feet did slip out a few times!
The lights were dimmed, disco lights turned on and the music started to play loudly!
To start off we sat down and cycled or 'spinned' for a while gradually getting faster.
I found this part the hardest because there was no resistance at all so my legs were just spinning around and my knees buckled a few times so I was literally just supporting my entire lower body with my arms!
As the class progressed and we put our tension up I started to get a bit more used to it, although on a few occasions I didn't up my resistance as much as I should have, so the instructor came over and upped it for me a few times!
We then alternated standing up for a few minutes and then sitting down for a few minutes getting faster and with more resistance.
It took me a while to get into it, but when I did I didn't find it too bad and I actually enjoyed it!
Even though about ten minutes in I swore to myself that I wouldn't do it again!
Having said that both me and my step-daughter have booked onto spin class next Tuesday again!
I just hope we're at the back again and that I'm a bit better at it second time around!
Oh and here's proof that I did actually go! My red, sweaty face afterwards!
My legs and bum we're aching a bit the following day and my arms were a bit bruised from where I was leaning on the bike!
I'm really looking forward to going again!
I love spinning! You'll soon et used to it!
ReplyDeleteI think it'll take a few classes, but I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to going again x
DeleteIt's great, after first few weeks. Keep going lovely 👏👏👏👏
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma! Will do x
DeleteI love spinning but I remember being fairly horrified within the first 5 minutes!! Like you though I signed up for my next class straight away! Madness!
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Haha, I'm glad I powered through it and am looking forward to my next class x
DeleteWow sounds like such hard work! I tried it years ago once but genuinely thought I was going to die after!! Definitely not for me! ;) #binkylinky xx
ReplyDeleteIt was really hard, but I hope it will be worth it!
DeleteI've never even heard of this, let alone tried it! Sounds very intense, which means it must be good! #binkylinky
ReplyDeleteIt's good, but it is hard! I hope it gets easier!
DeleteWell done you. My friend does spin and says it's very physically demanding. I have a bad knee so don't think I could manage it.
ReplyDeleteThanks hun x
DeleteWell done! It sounds like hard work though, so keep at it! #BinkyLinky Ickle Pickle & Mummy x
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'll try my best!
Deletesounds great, ive never tried a spin class. I would like to try something new like that this year.
ReplyDeleteGo for it! I did enjoy it! x
DeleteFlipping heck! Well done you - I did a spinning class once but NEVER again!! It really wasn't for me I'm afraid. Keep up the great work. Thank you for linking to #PoCoLo x
ReplyDeleteYou feel so good after don't you! Thanks for linking up to #brilliantblogposts, please add my badge or link back if you can. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of booking a class for when Potato is at nursery. Sounds like a great way to start training for this year's challenge!
ReplyDeleteWell done you for giving it a go. Sounds fun but hard work :)
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Well done you! Spinning is no joke, hope you enjoy your next class.
ReplyDeleteI've often wondered what a spinning class actually entails so thanks for the blogpost ! :)
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