First spin class!
August 25, 2008 in Cycle
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by kariv
Today was my very first spinning class. Although I was clearly the most out of shape one in the class, I am pretty proud of myself! Particularly when the little calorie meter on the bike said 443! Hurrah! I was able to manage the difficultly by changing the resistance when I needed to and sitting during the standing bits (I tried, I really did, but I’m just not there yet!). I unfortunately didn’t figure out how to work the resistance-knob-thing until about halfway through (didn’t realize you had to turn it THAT much), so it was so low that it was difficult for the first 20 minutes or so (and lets not mention the embarrassing mishap of not knowing how to take the heart rate monitor off). I guess that is just more motivation to try it again! However, I do have a recommendation to fitness instructors: While your welcoming enthusiasm is appreciated to fitness new-comers, please try to avoid pointing out the fact that one individual is having difficulty keeping up or has a slightly higher heart rate than the others. There is a distinction between motivation and mockery, and while the former is greatly appreciated, the latter makes me feel like I shouldn’t be there - a feeling with is neither fair nor productive to my goals.
-T.C.G.
Workout:
- Type: Cycle
- Date: 08/25/2008
- Time: 06:30:00
- Total Time: 00:00:45.00
- Calories: 443
1 comment
August 25, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Brad Hefta-Gaub
Welcome to Sweat365!
I just wanted to say a quick note abou Spin class…. My first experience with Spin class was so amazing. I had a great coach. He was so supportive. I started spin clas wit a significant amount of cycling experience, but, what was so great was that the teacher/coach was so supportive of people at all level in our class. He was such an inspiration and made us all feel welcome. I hope your teacher/coach is as good!
Anyway, let us know how we can help you getting started on your fitness goals!
Good luck!