Quote Originally Posted by Custardcup1 View Post
I just joined a gym to take advantage of the spin classes for the winter. Oh my God!! it is really hard, I thought I was fit from riding my road bike, but that first spin class knocked me out. I'm going to keep going and hope I improve. right now I am the slowest in the class.
EXACTLY!! our new gym is now open (even though the pool isn't and they haven't scheduled any spin classes). I thought well I will use the bikes until the classes open. I have to use my MTB shoes since the pedals are SPD but I don't mind that, but Oh My that spin bike is pure evil!! I mean I can only go for about 30 minutes until I am spent. The resistance is great and the bikes have computers that also pick up my HR monitor so it is awesome, but I now know just how out of shape I am! I am working towards harder resistance. I did one-legged intervals the other day and quickly realized that my left leg must be doing a lot more work on my road bike than my right. One-legged drills are definitely on the list for improvement.

I agree with the core and step ups as well. Although I haven't done anything towards that but will keep trying and try to keep this updated. All suggestions are appreciated!