Hi,

Usually you have to be a member at a gym that HAS spinning. After you do that, just check the schedule for the class times and show up. Sometimes (at our gym anyway) you have to sign your name to the bike you want cuz the classes can get full.

Then, when in there say hi to the teacher. She/he may recognize that you have not been in at least their class before (the good ones do) and they will help you set up your bike before class.

There are several people that are new often. Also, there are several people that are not very good at it and several others that look like they've never done it at all. So don't feel bad or out of place - you are not alone.

Once the class starts, follow the directions of the teacher, have fun listening to the music and just enjoy it. Don't feel like you have to be the best on that day. It takes like 4-5 times to really get the hang of it BUT...it's so beneficial. Don't give up. It's sooooo good for you and your mental health. Any time you can get your blood flowing throughout your body like spinning creates, it's good for your brain! Lots of O2 going to the brain is good for depression, I think.

Also, go to Target and get one of those mushy seats to put on the seat of the bike. If you do the class for the first time without one of those mushy seats, it will feel like you've been kicked in the crotch! It's worth the $15.00 for the mushy seat.

If you can't ride outside, you've got to get into spinning!! Really!

Good luck,
klr