new to spinning

[Irulan]

I don't think it's as much "what to ask" as it is things to look for in a class.

Does the instructor check for new class members and make sure you are set up correcctly on the bike? Are the bikes smooth and in good condition? Do they have clip options? Does the instructor pay attention to the riders? Have you check your body position for good posture, ankles down, proper seat height?

Then the class itself.. is it fun? Does it flow? HR monitoring? Education about fitness and technique? Do you like the music (not a requiement but it helps) Is there a warm up and cool down, stretching? Do they ( ack!!) sing along?

The hardest thing for me in spinning is that is it not duplication of real riding. I'm stritcly a trail rider, but some of the stuff in there really drives me nuts ( jumps in particular) but I just visualize kicking some major butt on my favorite trails and don't stress about it.

Read the other threads in this section and that will help you too.

Irulan