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Hi...
I'm really excited to try spinning for the first time! I think I'm going to sign myself up for a class tomorrow. But alot of my close friends said that after their first time their bodies ached to no end and they were completely worn out. I can take a workout, but is it really as dramatically bad as they made it seem or are they just trying to scare me? Also, is it awkward when you're cycling next to someone you don't know at all/hardly know?
Answer
Spinning just might be the toughest cardiovascular workout after cross country skiing. There is no resting, no coasting, and no easy way to flush lactic acid. It will also use some muscles that aren't used to so much workload.
How bad it is will depend a lot on how conditioned your muscles are, especially the little stabilizers that don't get used with a regular bike. You can coast on a regular bike but not on a spinner.
If you can afford a massage after your first class, it wouldn't hurt. It would help flush the lactic acid out of your system that you will build up. Otherwise treat yourself to a hot bath in Epsom salts.
Use your common sense, stay hydrated before and afterward, and don't push too hard your 1st class. Remember, many there have been doing it awhile and you need to build up to their level.
Awkward? Shouldn't be, but that will depend on the group. A good group will be welcoming and helpful. If it doesn't feel right, go elsewhere. It's your money, time, and body. Use it wisely.
Hope your class goes well and have a great time!
Spinning just might be the toughest cardiovascular workout after cross country skiing. There is no resting, no coasting, and no easy way to flush lactic acid. It will also use some muscles that aren't used to so much workload.
How bad it is will depend a lot on how conditioned your muscles are, especially the little stabilizers that don't get used with a regular bike. You can coast on a regular bike but not on a spinner.
If you can afford a massage after your first class, it wouldn't hurt. It would help flush the lactic acid out of your system that you will build up. Otherwise treat yourself to a hot bath in Epsom salts.
Use your common sense, stay hydrated before and afterward, and don't push too hard your 1st class. Remember, many there have been doing it awhile and you need to build up to their level.
Awkward? Shouldn't be, but that will depend on the group. A good group will be welcoming and helpful. If it doesn't feel right, go elsewhere. It's your money, time, and body. Use it wisely.
Hope your class goes well and have a great time!
Where to buy a cheap mountain bike in London?
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I wanna buy a cheap (below 100 pounds) men mountain bike in London. I precise that I don't need top quality, simply a basic one. The only stores I could find with real cheap prices are Halfords and Sportsdirect.
While I could find online many bad reviews on Halfords, I have no idea about sportsdirect.
Anybody has experience with one of those? Are the bikes decent? Alternatively, do you know any other store?
Answer
The bikes in halfords the cheaper models are very heavy and the brakes go out of tune very easily and the gears. They all have shimano gearing which is a good start but they would be one of the lower grades of derailleurs made by shimano. If you could spend a little bit more go for a carrea bike in halfords I have there racing bike and it's fantastic for the price apart from the seat and pedals in which I changed for about 50 euro.
Not all the bikes in halfords are bad some are very good but as with everything you get what you pay for if you buy a cheap model you get cheaper components which will not perform as well as other bikes. look into the hybrid bikes which will give you a faster speed on roads compared to mountain bike tyres and an important thing as well you don't want to get a bike with suspension as you will not get your full power with every spin of your pedals the suspension will bend taking some of the power.
Best of luck in finding your bike.
The bikes in halfords the cheaper models are very heavy and the brakes go out of tune very easily and the gears. They all have shimano gearing which is a good start but they would be one of the lower grades of derailleurs made by shimano. If you could spend a little bit more go for a carrea bike in halfords I have there racing bike and it's fantastic for the price apart from the seat and pedals in which I changed for about 50 euro.
Not all the bikes in halfords are bad some are very good but as with everything you get what you pay for if you buy a cheap model you get cheaper components which will not perform as well as other bikes. look into the hybrid bikes which will give you a faster speed on roads compared to mountain bike tyres and an important thing as well you don't want to get a bike with suspension as you will not get your full power with every spin of your pedals the suspension will bend taking some of the power.
Best of luck in finding your bike.
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