Cycling Classes, the real deal.

[TrekDedicated]

My friends, I have experience a revelation in my cycling training.

Cycling classes. Ironically, my overweight friend dragged me to the class my college offers. Now, I was never cocky in thinking these classes would be a 'walk in the park', but I thought they would be pretty easy/good work out.

Man, I was given a wake up call, and it was a good one. This class is going to help my technique and my cycling ability. I know it was not my bike nor my pedals, but I could see problems with my form, which I assume transfer to my road bike. I could also see/feel where my body is truly weak on the bike. Having a instructor have set intervals and keeping to a strict routine was a discipline I have never really had, so it was 'nice'. And I feel I am going to be so much more prepared for my cycling races.

Yes, there were only a few guys, so I felt a little out of place, but the rewards my body is going to receive is well worth it.

I would strongly recommend adding a cycling class to your routine, you'll learn exactly what you need to work on (ie form and weak parts of your riding)

 

[Induray]

What kind of classes are these? Are they spinning classes? (Stationary fixed wheel and loud music). Only a few males an the rest females...and you feel out of place??? Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....

 

[mpm]

Only a few males an the rest females...Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....

This is TRUE !!!!! I take classes of RPM (a Body Training Sytem of Les Mills, similar to spinning) twice a week and help me a lot. Now I´m starting with the training rollers (here is winter and the weather is very bad)

Good luck with your classes and like Induray said: enjoy the view !!!!

Marcelo

 

[Orange Fish]

What kind of classes are these? Are they spinning classes? (Stationary fixed wheel and loud music). Only a few males an the rest females...and you feel out of place??? Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....

That's what it's all about. I teach an indoor cycling class, and while I can't enjoy the view as much as you lucky few guys in the back of the class , I can say that it really is a great workout.
I took some of the workouts that I do with my athletes and just apply them to the class and tone them down a bit to meet the needs of more recreational individuals.

 

[frenchyge]

I teach an indoor cycling class, and while I can't enjoy the view as much as you lucky few guys in the back of the class , I can say that it really is a great workout.

Maybe you should add some "aerobar position" work to the routine.

You know, to help the triatheletes in the group and give a more well-rounded cycling experience to everyone else.

 

[TrekDedicated]

What kind of classes are these? Are they spinning classes? (Stationary fixed wheel and loud music). Only a few males an the rest females...and you feel out of place??? Just sit on the back and enjoy the view....

I guess if that's what spinning classes are, then yes, it's a spinning class.

I should clarify, I felt out of place cause it was my first time, so I didn't know 'the ropes'.. Oh I enjoyed the 'view'. There are some attractive females, now I just need the courage to talk to them! lol.

 

[Orange Fish]

Maybe you should add some "aerobar position" work to the routine.

You know, to help the triatheletes in the group and give a more well-rounded cycling experience to everyone else.

haha! thanks for the tip! I'll keep that one in mind as I get a few more people in the class.

 

[tehpr3chr]

just curious if this is a college course or just a class outside of school...i saw that it was a college offered class, but is it a credit? it'd be great to get credit for cycling ..wonder if the college i'm going to attend has that course...

 

[Orange Fish]

Some schools may offer it, but I wouldn't guess so. It's pretty expensive to purchase spin/indoor cycling bikes, so it's probably not in the budget of many schools. Most of the classes are done at fitness centers anyway.

 

[TrekDedicated]

just curious if this is a college course or just a class outside of school...i saw that it was a college offered class, but is it a credit? it'd be great to get credit for cycling ..wonder if the college i'm going to attend has that course...

Hey, I'm in summer classes right now, and this is just a class the fitness center offers. During the main school year, the school does offer fitness classes for credit, but cycling isn't one of them.

But, don't cycle for credit.. lol

 

[spacefuzz]

I go to UW-Madison and they offer both a road cycling class and a mtn biking class. They are basic and they dont expect you to ride very far but it is definatly fun to get credit for something I would be doing anyway. They also have spinning classes at the gym, but not for credit.