Thinking about attending your first Spin Class? Spin is an awesome cardiovascular workout with high energy, the lights turned down and the music turned up! Here are my tips for new riders:
Arrive early.
Proper bike set up is extremely important for safety and injury prevention.
Class begins on time so arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure enough time for
the instructor to help get you oriented.
Drink lots of water.
It is recommended by
Spinning.com to drink 40 oz of water for a 40 minute spin class. 8 oz of water about 30 minutes before class,
24 oz during class, and 8 oz within 30 minutes after class. If you get to the point where you feel
thirsty, you are already enduring the early stages of dehydration.
Spinning.com to drink 40 oz of water for a 40 minute spin class. 8 oz of water about 30 minutes before class,
24 oz during class, and 8 oz within 30 minutes after class. If you get to the point where you feel
thirsty, you are already enduring the early stages of dehydration.
Bring a towel.
You will sweat! Some fitness centers will supply towels to
their members. If you are unsure, it’s
best to bring your own just to be safe because I guarantee you will want one!
their members. If you are unsure, it’s
best to bring your own just to be safe because I guarantee you will want one!
The bike seat isn’t that
bad!
Don’t be intimidated by the small & narrow bike seat! It only takes a few
classes to get used to it. To improve your comfort, wear bike shorts or bring a
padded seat cover to class.
Wear a heart rate monitor.
A good instructor will
incorporate heart rate training into the ride.
It adds another element to your training and allows you to see your
progress and continual improvements to your fitness. Benefits include: improves fitness levels,
more efficient training, avoid over-training, less chance of injury, increases
metabolism & fat-burning efficiency, and most importantly – you’re in
control of your workout and intensity.
incorporate heart rate training into the ride.
It adds another element to your training and allows you to see your
progress and continual improvements to your fitness. Benefits include: improves fitness levels,
more efficient training, avoid over-training, less chance of injury, increases
metabolism & fat-burning efficiency, and most importantly – you’re in
control of your workout and intensity.
Go at your own pace.
The best part about a spin
class is that anyone and everyone can experience a great workout from beginners
to seasoned athletes. The instructor is
there to motivate and guide riders through a class but it’s ultimately up to
you to choose the intensity. Some riders
never get out of the saddle – and that’s ok!
I always say – you can do what you want as long as you’re pedaling!
class is that anyone and everyone can experience a great workout from beginners
to seasoned athletes. The instructor is
there to motivate and guide riders through a class but it’s ultimately up to
you to choose the intensity. Some riders
never get out of the saddle – and that’s ok!
I always say – you can do what you want as long as you’re pedaling!
Most importantly… Have fun!
Blog post by Jen Skiba.
