Spinning

[Pan Man]

I was wondering what the thoughts were on this group regarding using spinning sessions instead of my
usual winter turbo regime. Has anyone any experience of spinning and what are the thoughts of using
these group sessions during the dark winter months.

Thanks in advance

Gary

 

[Msa]

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> I was wondering what the thoughts were on this group regarding using spinning sessions instead of
> my usual winter turbo regime. Has anyone any experience of spinning and what are the thoughts of
> using these group sessions during the dark winter months.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Gary
>
>

I do spinning sessions...but I do them on my turbo trainer, and out on the road in my winter
training group (usually 1 min blasts at 130+rpm followed by a 3 min cool down...and repeat). Worth
doing but can't comment on gym spinning sessions. I have visions of a group of posers in their new
lycra with their little bottles of water looking around wondering who's looking at them. I could be
wrong...but I doubt it ;-)

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[Sam Salt]

Pan Man wrote:
> I was wondering what the thoughts were on this group regarding using spinning sessions instead of
> my usual winter turbo regime. Has anyone any experience of spinning and what are the thoughts of
> using these group sessions during the dark winter months.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Gary

We started going to weekly spinning sessions after having a go at Cycle 2003.Speaking personally I
find it extremely good excercise.After a a few sessions I seemed to find hills easier when out on
the bike,might be
psychological but who cares.If in doubt give it a go,but be prepared to sweat buckets.If its not
your thing you've only wasted an hour and a few quid.No lycra poseurs in our class but what if
there are ,at least they aren't taking root on the sofa.

Sam Salt

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[Marten Hoffmann]

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> Pan Man wrote:
> > I was wondering what the thoughts were on this group regarding using spinning sessions instead
> > of my usual winter turbo regime. Has anyone any experience of spinning and what are the thoughts
> > of using these group sessions during the dark winter months.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Gary
>
> We started going to weekly spinning sessions after having a go at Cycle 2003.Speaking personally I
> find it extremely good excercise.After a a few sessions I seemed to find hills easier when out on
> the bike,might be
> psychological but who cares.If in doubt give it a go,but be prepared to sweat buckets.If its not
> your thing you've only wasted an hour and a few quid.No lycra poseurs in our class but what if
> there are ,at least they aren't taking root on the sofa.
>
> Sam Salt

You're very right about that. I give Spinning classes so I'm very biased, but in my classes
there are no lycra poseurs either. If there are, I make them work *real* hard (on a 1 on 1 basis
of course).

The ages ranges from early 20s (a few) to early 70s (a few). The majority is between 35 and 55.

Perhaps you should try several classes since in some of them the instructors tend to use one kind of
music only. If they do, it's almost always incredibly loud techno house (etcetera). A mix of pop
classics with modern "electronic" music is best for most people. The older ones relate to the older
music, the younger ones ..... fill in the blanks ;-)

Also, see for yourself if the instructors keep an eye open for what goes on in the class. Do they
coach you 1 on 1 if necessary? Do they notice when somebody is overdoing it? Can they give sound
advice as to how to train to reach a certain personal goal? Etcetera.

If everything's allright: Spinning (or Indoor Cycling as it is known at some places) is a wonderful
*addition* to you normal training regime.

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Regards, Marten

 

[Marten Hoffmann]

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> Pan Man wrote:
> > I was wondering what the thoughts were on this group regarding using spinning sessions instead
> > of my usual winter turbo regime. Has anyone any experience of spinning and what are the thoughts
> > of using these group sessions during the dark winter months.
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Gary
>
> We started going to weekly spinning sessions after having a go at Cycle 2003.Speaking personally I
> find it extremely good excercise.After a a few sessions I seemed to find hills easier when out on
> the bike,might be
> psychological but who cares.If in doubt give it a go,but be prepared to sweat buckets.If its not
> your thing you've only wasted an hour and a few quid.No lycra poseurs in our class but what if
> there are ,at least they aren't taking root on the sofa.
>
> Sam Salt

You're very right about that. I give Spinning classes so I'm very biased, but in my classes
there are no lycra poseurs either. If there are, I make them work *real* hard (on a 1 on 1 basis
of course).

The ages ranges from early 20s (a few) to early 70s (a few). The majority is between 35 and 55.

Perhaps you should try several classes since in some of them the instructors tend to use one kind of
music only. If they do, it's almost always incredibly loud techno house (etcetera). A mix of pop
classics with modern "electronic" music is best for most people. The older ones relate to the older
music, the younger ones ..... fill in the blanks ;-)

Also, see for yourself if the instructors keep an eye open for what goes on in the class. Do they
coach you 1 on 1 if necessary? Do they notice when somebody is overdoing it? Can they give sound
advice as to how to train to reach a certain personal goal? Etcetera.

If everything's allright: Spinning (or Indoor Cycling as it is known at some places) is a wonderful
*addition* to you normal training regime.

--
Regards, Marten