Spinning Classes Per Week

[Miranda]

Good for you on finding an exercise activity you love. I tell people, the key to sticking with something is to find what you love. Thus, you will seek it out, and miss it when you do not have it.

I'm an instructor , as well. Going hard at it this winter I'm pretty tired, and over-trained. Got some things hurtin on me, owe lol. I've had 6 spin classes a week between my two gyms. Just let go of some. I love what I do. But, man am I glad. Also, I road cycle and mtb.

My issue I have with cross training is that pedaling is pretty much the only thing I can do. No impactive exercise for me per the doc. I hate walking. It doesn't cut it for my heart rate. I also kinda hate the pool. Never could get the stroke with my asthma. See remark number one about sticking with what you love lol.

Strength training is good. Maybe try to focus on working those muscles you are not getting in Spinning. Also, make sure you stay fit correctly to your bike. Any signs of pain/discomfort back it off. Stretching / core work is always good as well.

Good Luck.

[Spinner]

Personally I´ve found 2-3 classes a week to be the best amount for me. Doing more than that is too much for my legs, so I do pilates or go to the gym when I´m not spinning. But the most important thing is to do what feels best for you and your body.

[trista]

There are occasionally weeks where I spin 5x a week (when the weather is particularly ugly). I don't have any issues because of the frequency... nothing like when I was running 5x a week and my hips, knees, and ankles were screaming. With spinning, no problems. But, I'm limited in my time, I can't spin 5x a week, and do weights, and x-train. So, usually I spin 3x a week, and 2x a week I do run/strength intervals. And at the moment I'm learning to swim.

It's great that you are incorporating strength training as well. If you're enjoying the routine, stick with it! Your body will tell you when to work on something new.

[Kim1976]

I was doing spinning classes twice a week, and in between that doing body pump and bosu class. I started the spinning class back at the end of January to help me with the hills around the neighborhood we live in, and I can honestly say it has! Last year, I was having to walk part way up hills, lol. I also have lost around 9 pounds so far! I did one yesterday after not taking a class for about 3 weeks or so, since I have been riding outside, and I ended up leaving half way through.

[Dogmama]

I also am a Spinning instructor. I think three classes for most people is maximum. A great adjunct to cycling is running and/or fast walking. Spinning uses your quads heavily. Running/walking will use your hamstrings.

My concern for you is that by the time you acknowledge a problem arising, e.g., knee or hip issues, it may already be a chronic imbalance. Notice I said "acknowledge" because often we think these little aches will go away with time. Sometimes they do but sometimes they become bigger issues that plague us.

[firedensprinces]

I try to change it up a bit so I do spin class 2x a week and pilates 2x a week and I commute to work (3 miles) 3x a week. I love spin class as well but since I am new to spin and cycling I don't want to over-do it and feel the need to stretch (pilates).