Although this instructor is right, you don't want to DRAPE all your body weight on your handle bars...you don't want to be completely upright in a standing position either. weight should be centered over the centers of the pedals, with some pressure on the hands for balance. i have seen participants, try to take all the pressure off their legs, and try to hold themselves up with their arms (usually in an effort to make it easier). I have also seen some instructors (i believe this is called hovering) to try and spin without any hands while standing, which is quite hard on the knees. this is actually a no no in the spin program.

anyway, the main thing to remember is to be safe, and stay comfortable. if something doesn't feel right, then DON'T DO IT!

Smile

han