Do You Have to Take an Intro Spin Class?

Someone asked me this. The answer is simply No.You do not need to take an intro spinning class before you decide you want to start spinning. However... there are some things you should be prepared for...(and these are things I experienced...not actually rules being told to me by an instructor). These things are:

1. Just because you ride the stationary bike at the gym...doesn't mean you're going to be awesome at spin. The bikes are different, the seats are different, the resistance is different. It will take a while to get the hang of it.
2. The seats...are terrible -- they are NOT as comfortable as the regular stationary bikes. They are firm & you will feel it the next day ... probably the next couple of days.
3. If you can't do the resistance the instructor is telling you to add... that's OK. Do what you can, it's YOUR workout not theirs.
4. Use your body weight for something, when you're standing, gently rock back and forth (like you see them do on tv sometimes); It makes things a whole lot easier.
5. You may want to quit after the first class (maybe even during it)...DON'T. It doesn't get easier, but you get used to the challenge, and you get better at it.

I'm off to a spin class now :) I did one yesterday, I'm doing one today (because I have the day off) and I'm doing one tomorrow! I think I'm going to make it my Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday thing. Wish me luck!