Raindrop -

I take spin classes at my local Ballys Total Fitness, so I seriously doubt that the instructors are "genuine" Madd Dog Athletics Spinning-certified instructors. I think they go through Bally's in-house training program and that's it...so I'm not sure what is actually involved with their training. As for the spin bikes...my club used to have the Schwinn bikes, but roughly 2 years ago...they were all swapped out for our current bikes, which are Star Trac Spinner Pro models.

But yes, you did answer my question. Perhaps I will start "modifying" the standing run segments of the spin classes that I do, as I agree with you on them being counter-intuitive. In your opinion, what would be the best way to approach this situation, without looking to disrespectful to the instructor? Adding more resistance to make the standing run more of a hill climb? I don't want to totally deviate away from what the majority of the class is doing...so I'm looking for an alternative that won't make me look too obvious that I'm doing something "different" than the instructor. Thanks!

Linda