first spin class

[Miranda]

Zeek... thx for the spinning site resource. No, I have not taught my first class yet. Unfortunately have some other stuff come up, gotta be on hold for now. But, I'll be reading and researching in the meantime. That's a good tip about getting on the sub list at other facilities. That would certainly be a training tool for stagefright. In some ways, it might be easier to teach in front of those I didn't know, vs ones that I do.

[Zeek]

Zeek... thx for the spinning site resource. No, I have not taught my first class yet. Unfortunately have some other stuff come up, gotta be on hold for now. But, I'll be reading and researching in the meantime. That's a good tip about getting on the sub list at other facilities. That would certainly be a training tool for stagefright. In some ways, it might be easier to teach in front of those I didn't know, vs ones that I do.

I've done it both ways and I feel that teaching in front of folks you don't know is a little easier. Check back in on your progress as you go!

[Flybye]

Wow THAT was FUN!! I did a spin class last night - my first. I am exhausted today - not sore, just TIRED. Those muscles got used!

How often should I spin just getting started? Should I listen to my body or press on even when I still feel achy and tired? I am training for a century in June and this is part of the training process since our weather stinks.

[Kiekie]

When I first started spinning, I went about every 3 days. I could have went more, but my butt was so sore! lol. Some days I thought I was ready to go back, and then as soon as I sat on the saddle all the soreness came right back! I would say go twice a week for 2 weeks or so and then up it from there. But I am not training in any way... just spin for the exercise and how it makes me feel. So just listen to your body...

[Zeek]

Flybye glad you enjoyed your first spinning class. I would listen to your body. If you are tired, rest. You'll perform better in your next spinning class if you allow your body to rest and let your muscles grow.

Once you get accustomed to spinning, although I am not a Master Instructor (I am STAR 3 JGSI), I would say if you are in training for an event (and you said that you are) you may benefit from spinning 4X/week in different energy zones. But not until your body is ready for that. Do you have your aerobic base built back yet from the winter, or are you still in your aerobic base-building period?