In the last 15 years I have taken a spinning class maybe four times. Keep in mind that this is not the ancient textile art in which plant, animal or synthetic fibers are drawn out and twisted together to form yarn. This is a cardio class simulating outdoor cycling. And each of the four times, I never desired to take another class. The instructors would try their best to give the spinners the illusion of actually riding a bicycle outdoors.
I had friends who swore by the exercise regimen, but I just couldn't see myself riding a bicycle for more than fifteen minutes indoors or out. Well, this past Sunday, Alf Victorio mentioned that on non-cycling days he tries to get to at least one spinning class a week. Alf shared with me that since spinning, he's become a stronger and better rider. I told him all the reasons I didn't want to consider spinning because of my past experience.
I decided to give spinning a try this morning -- on my own. I downloaded a couple of apps. First, Global Cycle Coach (Setona LLC). I decided not to use this app after listening to the trial workout and learning that additional workouts are an average of $9.99 each. The second app was Spin Class (Knila) which is a basic 32-minute timer with different levels and intervals. I used the Spin Class app with a Spinner at 24-Hour Fitness this morning and was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed the workout. At the 20-minute mark, I was so exhausted that the remainder of the workout was basically recovery pedaling. So with this new found love of spinning on my own.
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