Comments on: It’s Spin Time

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:30:59 +0000

I’ve never tried spinning. I’m sort of scared that I’ll pass out and look silly.
I’ve heard it’s super intense.

I’m also bad at weight lifting. I used to do it more often, but then I moved and switched gyms, and it always takes me a while to want to lift weights at a new gym with new annoying guys in front of the mirrors, haha.

By: Thinspired

Thinspired — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:59:29 +0000

Hi Suan!
Oh gosh, I have only taken spin once or twice in my life, and each time it has totally kicked my butt! Definitely different than running, but you are still such an athlete that I am sure next time you will sail through it!

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:32:49 +0000

Spinning is great! I’ve been doing it for a few years now. One quick tip, before you stand or go into 3rd position, make sure you have high enough resistance. If it’s too low (legs spinning very fast with little effort) then you won’t have enough support to be able to stand. Standing will make it easier with the higher resistance too.

The first couple classes you’ll just be getting used to the whole thing, but it’s well worth it. Also, try out different instructors. Each has their own style, music, etc. Enjoy!

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:42:51 +0000

I looove spinning if you can find a good instructor with good music. But I haven’t taken a class in almost a year now since I don’t belong to a gym anymore. I can’t believe you didn’t need a water bottle in that class. Spinning always makes me so thirsty.

By: kilax

kilax — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:55:52 +0000

Spinning seems to be so popular! Every time someone blogs about it they mention how full the classes are. So cool. I wish I could try it! It’s great that you did.

I just use the variety of weight machines that are in our gym. I try to work out all of my upper body and lower body. I really like doing V-dar pulldowns on the cable machines to work my triceps. I think that is my fave move.

By: Vee

Vee — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:45:49 +0000

I enjoyed reading this post. It reminded me how I started with spin. I’m not a huge exercise machine fan either. I prefer to be outside and as you said, to go somewhere. But I’ve gotten into the spin and I do enjoy it now and again as a way of cross training and for the feel good factor I get from the class’ energy.
I really like this website http://www.stumptuous.com/dont-fear-the-free-weights Krista gives some really good advice on her websites and also features simple beginner’s programmes. If you are new to it, I would recommend a lesson or two with a fitness instructor at your gym. Most gyms offer them for free.

By: Laura @ Strong and Steady

Laura @ Strong and Steady — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:50:06 +0000

So, obviously you’re a way more experienced runner than I, but I definitely definitely definitely noticed an improvement in my running speed and power when I started biking, too. For a while I did spin classes, but now I don’t belong to a gym, I just bike (quickly because I hate doing anything slowly) for transportation. Aside from strengthening different sets of muscles than running does (that’s why they call it cross-training I guess), I’m not sure exactly how biking helps… Maybe it has something to do with getting used to quick leg turnover? Anyway, what else do you normally do to cross-train?

By: Yasi

Yasi — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:27:14 +0000

Glad you gave spinning a shot, I love it! It is a little annoying not knowing the numbers for everything, but it’s good too because it’s your own workout and you can go as hard or as easy as you need. As for weight lifting, I’m kind of clueless myself, that’s why I snagged someone to teach me the ropes! I often look around at what other people are doing too to give me ideas to try out later, that’s taught me a thing or two that’s really helped.

By: Niki

Niki — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:56:55 +0000

I like spinning! I used to teach it a few years ago but then got back into running again and it went out the window! Haha!

I like to use free weights, mainly because that’s all I have! I feel like I get a better workout with the free weights opposed to the machines. But that’s just me!

By: julie

julie — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:36:27 +0000

wow look at you girl! that’s SO exciting spin is so much fun and don’t worry about the cotton t haha i wear them all the time to class and have been spinning forev!

i would definitely say if you’re new to weights then take a few of the classes at the gym that incorporate weights. atleast it will make you feel a little more comfy with the weights! thats how i started out atleast