Anyone ever tried a spin class?

[TN94z]

I do it strictly for the cardio.  I am not a big road bike person and probably never will be.  I lift weights and this cardio is better than running IMO. Those road bikes are CRAZY high!

Originally Posted by nevets88

Roadies have to deal with bad drivers, traffic, other roadies, flats, loose dogs, a whole cornucopia of things, but I love the outdoors, even when it rains. Ice and snow is my limit. Spinning is great mind you, but the indoors part with no changing scenery, no wind, no sun, no birds chirping, that's a deal breaker for me. There's no spin equivalent of doing reps of a steep climb, I don't get the same cardio/burn. I like changing gears, making turns, manipulating around other people, bikes.

[abremner]

Great forum, spin is wicked!! If you guys could check out this platform I made with classmate (business students from UCLA) it would be greatly appreciated. We love spin and other gym classes but had trouble finding classes that were cheap enough to regularly participate. We created a unique platform for getting the best classes for super cheap. It's working so far but only with a small sample of people (~20). Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Also we have some pretty cool free shirts :) Let me know!

[kenhockey2]

I have a cycleops spin bike in my living room. I use it everyday. It is convenient having it at home. Got home  at 1:00 am after a 7 hour drive. Did a 30 min spin workout, showered, drank a protein shake, then went to bed. I got to sleep in. 

[alessiahayden66]

Yes I tried; it is an excellent way to burn some calories and also to relieve from stress.