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31-10.-2003, 12:48 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Posts: 11
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Spinning is a great way to get a good anaerobic workout, although you do get different types of classes, some that even focus on getting a genuine HR based aerobic workout - my instructor is fanatical about keeping your HR below 80%. In short, if you can't get out on the road, and have access to a spinning class, go and do it, I've been at it 3-4 times a week for about 6 months now, and can clearly see a difference in my pedalling speed, technique and strength.
If I were to choose between trying to do my own workout at home on a turbo, on thrashing it out to some pumping sounds in a class with 20 other like-minded people, I'd definitely choose the latter - no contest. And, as for the instructors not knowing what they are doing  , each and every one the instructors that have taken a class that I have attended, have all been accomplished (35+ kph average) cyclists themselves. |
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31-10.-2003, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: Re: Spinning classes any good?
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From a motivational point of view it is great, the good music and a few others around with you is motivational. You can allways run it a bit harder than the rest to get a harder workout. Spinning by your self sux. IMOA  Yes the instructor may be a Cycling novice but should have a good understanding of intervals. Barney |
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01-11.-2003, 01:28 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Danbury, CT
Posts: 75
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Would be spinners,
I am a spin instructor and team sponsored cyclist. Taking the cue from my students, the most important component of the spin class is the instructor. As some of us tend to favor certain types of music and workouts vs. other instructors, I would suggest to all that you "shop around" for a good instructor who will give you what you are looking for, i.e Van Halen and interval sets that blow you to pieces...(my favorite). As for the benefit for cyclists, again, your instructor is the best indicator for this...are they a cyclist? what kind of shape are they in? are they experienced exercise physiologists? The unfortunate thing is if you belong to a club and paid the dues already, you seldom have the choice to shop around as this may require you join another club..ouch$$. If you are not getting what you are looking for, I have some great advice....become an instructor yourself; that's what got me into it. As a competitive cyclist I have found that most students prefer to "learn from a pro" rather than an aerobics instructor. Best yet, about 25% of these students now own bikes and do rides with me. For those looking to spin, it is a great workout and can truly help your performance off season and even during your racing months. If you are not satisfied with what goes on in some spin classes, saddle up and teach others what you know. It is a rewarding and fun part-time job.
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