spin classes wtf?

[Markymark]

Is there a rowing forum whinging abiut people using rowing machines somewhere?

 

[coffeejo]

Why the fixation on what obviously works for other people, whether or not it works for you? Has a law been passed banning cycling on the road and forcing everyone to join a spin class? Live and let live. Or, get on your bike and spend less time moaning on the internet.

 

[G3CWI]

Froome is so quick because he is always rushing back to do his spin class. He does one after every stage of the Tour. Must be some benefits.

 

[HertzvanRental]

Many cycle purely for pleasure. There are many days in the Winter when it's not much pleasure!!
On those days, a session on a spin bike is usually more fun and certainly better than doing nothing at all.

 

[Milkfloat]

I'm joining a spin class this week. The coaches are highly recommended - two lads called Alastair Campbell and Peter Mandleson. Apparently they teach the Blair method of spinning.

Long term their methods have been proven not to be too effective.

 

[Brandane]

Be careful what you say, or I'll invade

Does @Milkfloat have oil?

 

[Milkfloat]

Does @Milkfloat have oil?

Both wet and dry, but no weapons of mass destruction, unless you count degreaser.

 

[Brandane]

Both wet and dry, but no weapons of mass destruction, unless you count degreaser.

That hasn't stopped others in the past!

 

[Milkfloat]

I am going to stop now before we get this moved into SC&P.

 

[stephec]

In the gym that I go to the spin area used to be set up next to the free weights.

The Saturday morning spin class always seemed to coincide with the busiest time in the weights area.

 

[Profpointy]

Might as well say 'what's the point of swimming in a swimming pool: go the the coast and swim there.'

FFS!

well not really. I have a road outside my front door but the seaside is some way away (if you allow me to reject Bristol docks as a bit too dirty to swim in as I'm a bit of a lightweight)

I don't get griving to the gym to ride a stationary bike though

 

[GrumpyGregry]

And how many of the participants drive to the spin classes???

I walk.

The music is great - 80's new wave mainly
The instructor is a sadist but she has a great sense of humour and mercilessly bullies the male cyclists in the group (one of whom brings his own pedals so he can use his SPD-R shoes and cleats)
The scenery is amazing - from my middle-aged male perspective anyway - and somewhat distracts from the pain
And they are held in the only air-conditioned room in the leisure centre so make a pleasant change from overheating on the CV machines in the main suite.

 

[Markymark]

well not really. I have a road outside my front door but the seaside is some way away (if you allow me to reject Bristol docks as a bit too dirty to swim in as I'm a bit of a lightweight)

I don't get griving to the gym to ride a stationary bike though

Because they don't want to ride a bike on the roads. It's all rather simple, some people like gyms because it is controlled, convenient and they can do a fast workout encouraged by professional trainers in a short amount of time.

The attitude of some because it is not the purist cycling that they happen to enjoy is rather snobbish.

 

[Markymark]

Really cant see the point , get on a bike and ride it ffs

Get on a bike, ride it and stop getting worked up about people who like doing things differently to you ffs

 

[Milkfloat]

I usually cycle to the gym, I get a little bit confused about the crush or cars all trying to park in the nearest spot to the front door. Its not like the 30 seconds walk is going to affect their exercise regime too much. It is the same at golf clubs - about to go for a 5 mile walk, but need to save 100 yds in a car park, if you are that worried about walking, be a little bit more accurate off the tee.