Spinning tips for newbies to improve performance.
Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.
I love spinning guys. It complements my swimming and running in winter perfectly. I do not remember how I got to spinning but most probably it was an idea that I got naturally after I realized that there is no way I am going to train outside in the freezing cold.
1. There are many different instructors out there that have different styles and different music. So try couple of them and then stick to the one or two you really like. You do not have actually go to a class. You can do some research beforehand. Just asks friends or gym receptionists or go to forums. Ask about the style, music, atmosphere or similar.
2. You certainly use special clothing for cycling. You can use that for spinning too. Bring a bottle of water as you will sweat a lot – there is less air flow to cool your body. A towel is always good. Padded shorts. And sweat-wicking clothing. If you want to be really serious about your spinning then take also some heart-rate monitor.
3. Try to be on time first couple of time as you can talk to the instructor. He can give you some useful tips and also adjust your bike properly. He/she will also know that you are a newbie and might watch you closely during the class and help you to perfect your form.
4.What is good about spinning is that you can choose your own pace. I try to work hard and push a lot during the spinning class. There are guys next to me that do not sweat as much as I do. They just do not want to work that hard. And that is fine. We all choose our own level of intensity so that each person can enjoy the sessions on his/her own terms.
5.Be your own boss. You can slow down anytime and nobody is going to give you hard time. If you are tired and exhausted after first half an hour and the spinning sessions goes on for another half an hour, then just slow down, breath deep, drink water and take it easy. But do not stop pedaling, in other words just do not give up. Just finish the session slow or very slow. That is it. Next time start easy and finish strong.
6.Keep coming to spinning sessions. With time you will develop a habit of going to the sessions with enthusiasm and smile. It will get better with time and you will see the improvement in endurance in the results of summer races.
After couple of sessions you are not going to be a newbie anymore. And it feels great to improve endurance and have some fun at the same time. It is save, it is fun it is a great workout.
Cheers.
Maroschief
P.P.S.: Leave me some comments guys.