Good for you on making it to class! I LOVE spinning. I was a 20yr long group aerobics exercise person until some things happened that my docs said "no more jumpy jump for your goily... you can swim, walk, or ride a bike".

After about 10mins of my first spinning class, I thought I was going to *die*. However, strangely enough, I staggered out of the room thinking, "ahh, I've found 'my people' lol". Then the roadie and trail folks got me hooked back up on outside. Love it all. I have the trainer too. Gets used only out of desperation.

I'm certified to teach spinning actually. If someone were to ask me what is the #1 thing I love about Spinning, my answer would be...

"It's YOUR ride!".

Having the group and an instructor does push you to levels you might not achieve otherwise. But, if you want to mix it up, scale it back, whatever, it's all good...on 'your ride'.

I think closing my eyes and focusing just on my breathing, and pedal stroke is a great training tid bit you can't get away with outside. Gotta see to not get run over by cars, ya know.

Keep going... it'll get better. Umm, then as my roadie pack gym pals say, just when you are used to THAT inside, it's time to go back out and Mother Nature's sister wind will kindly kick your a**. Then Spinning will sound like cake.

Lovingly Shared,
Miranda
Spin Maniac & Wind Weenie