Spin Class - What to Wear?

[Catrin]

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But in a spin class, where bikes are nearly always limited, it's more than rude to take a bike that someone else could be using and then not participate in the class. If I were the instructor in that situation, I'd speak to the person after class, and if they continued to do that I might even speak to my program coordinator.

I agree entirely. Especially in the winter there are always more people than there are spinning bikes, so if someone simply wants to do their own thing and not participate in class then they should choose to spin outside of class time. This is more than rude...in the cases where I've seen this happen (not often) they are quite obviously totally ignoring what the class is doing. Better they spin outside of class and allow someone else to have their bike who wants to be there.

[Blueberry]

I don't do spin classes - but just wanted to chime in on one thing:

Our gym takes the seatposts off the bikes when there isn't a class going on. We've asked, and you can't get one unless there is a class going on. So - no chance to spin at other times (sadly) - otherwise, I would love to do just that....

[Crankin]

When I was teaching aerobics, I had a woman who would come to my class, wear a Walkman (this was the '80's) and then proceed to sing loudly to the music that she was listening to. She also dressed kind of provocatively. None of the other instructors would say something, so, finally, after asking her to stop, which she didn't, I told my boss. She stopped. I've seen all kinds of rude.
Some of the gyms around here take the older models of the spin bikes, or even just 2-3 and put them in the cardio/workout area, so people can use them when there is not a class. Personally, I just stay home and do the trainer if that's what I want; I only go to spin if I feel like being in a group.

[surgtech1956]

I didn't mean about bringing my own Ipod to do my own thing, I just didn't what a class was like.

[Blueberry]

Personally, I just stay home and do the trainer if that's what I want; I only go to spin if I feel like being in a group.

Sometimes I just need to not be in the house. If I'm in the house, I'll get distracted - cooking, cleaning, organizing.....maybe once I finish (if I ever finish) the purge I'm on, it will get easier....

[Irulan]

I don't do spin classes - but just wanted to chime in on one thing:

Our gym takes the seatposts off the bikes when there isn't a class going on. We've asked, and you can't get one unless there is a class going on. So - no chance to spin at other times (sadly) - otherwise, I would love to do just that....

I've inquired about this and it seems to be a liability issue (surprise). As for the save bike don't show people, our gym also has a five minute rule. No saving bikes.

[Tokie]

Spin classes are ALL about the music ,in a way, choreographed somewhat to the rhythm and pace of the music. Hopefully, something you like. And almost always, played way too loud for my poor ears. Some instructors have ask you to do alot of standing out of the saddle, or do quick intervals (off-on-off-on the saddle in rapid succession) I just modify, the quick up-down stuff hurts my knees, and prolonged out of saddle "climbing" isn't my cup of tea either. Hope you like it! Did anyone mention bringing your water bottle? You will sweat alot. tokie

[Catrin]

My club has a sign on the door that the spinning bikes are meant for class use with an instructor and that, while they can be used outside of class, it is the members responsibility if there is injury.

This is nice though, for it means that I can start spinning before class and generally get in an additional 30-45 minutes before class. The only ones who do this are those who ride outside and are just in for the winter.