I always assume that if I cycle for one hour in a spin class, I have "traveled" somewhere between 15-18 miles. Generally I go with the lower number because the class has a warm up and cool down period and we don't always sprint or do speed drills.
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12-16-2009, 05:12 AM #1
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12-18-2009, 06:00 PM #2
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I really enjoy spinning, though as I am just learning to cycle I can't compare the two as of yet. My instructor, who is also my personal trainer and is helping me get in shape for cycling, wants me to stay in the seat for now instead of doing the assorted standing runs, climbs, and jumps - to only come out of the seat from time to time to relieve my legs. I can do the other things, but his point is that standing up on a bike is a rather different thing than a spinning bike (of course) and right now I need to focus on getting stronger. I would like to eventually be able to do distance cycling...
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