Spinning class attire?

out of you

Im joined to this new gym close to home and they have a spinning class section Id like to try. Ive never done this before (spinning class) but I want to give it a go. (Im a guy btw)

I have a couple of compression leggings for when I do my walks etc but only wear them under sweat pants. I weigh about 190lbs and am about 5ft 6in. I want to get to about 165lbs. Im stocky build and a little pudgy around the midsection but not fat, probably more heavier than I should be. I want to feel comfortable when in the class. I have a pair of cross training shoes that I will wear as well as a workout tank top thats not cotton.

With the spin class:
are the compression tights good enough to wear?
should I do I just wear my compression tights out in the open or not?
Would I be better of getting proper padded bike shorts?
Would I get too hot wearing sweat pants over the tights/shorts?
Should I just buy a baggier pair of short and wear them over the tights for other peoples comfort?
What is the normal etiquette people have when in class?
Id like comments from both ladies and gentlemen who have experience in this subject. But if you dont thats fine as long as your comment is constructive.

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It sounds like you're the type of person who buys loads of equipment and clothing rather than actually doing the exercise, and imagine that'll do the exercise for you. Proper padded bike shorts? For spinning?

Wear clothes that are comfortable and suitable for exercising in. You'll get hot, so don't wear loads of layers, remember you're indoors. If the compression tights are revealing, wear a pair of shorts for everyone else's sake. Go, have fun. Don't think so hard.

What is bigger a bmx race bike or a bmx freestyle?

Reece H

I have not rode a bike for a year or so and when i went to my friends i tried to ride a mountain bike and fell off and rode in to a bin....So for christmas i am getting a bike which is either a BMX Race bike or a BMX Freestyle bike and i think it is easier to ride a smaller bike so which one is smaller

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Freestyle bikes are usually much shorter so that tricks that involve spinning can be pulled off more easilly.
Race bikes are longer as they spend alot of time in the air (making them more stable)

But it depends on the type of freestyle - Bmx's that are meant for trails (dirt jumps) have a longer rear end to make it more stable but street and park bmx's are shorter so more technical tricks are easier.

So if you plan on doing tricks then get a short bike like this:
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/13647/Fit_Team_Street_Bike_2008

Or a long bike like this if you dont:
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/13998/DK_Four_Pack_Bike_2008

If you dont plan on doing tricks the longer bike will be better

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What is bigger a bmx race bike or a bmx freestyle?

Reece H

I have not rode a bike for a year or so and when i went to my friends i tried to ride a mountain bike and fell off and rode in to a bin....So for christmas i am getting a bike which is either a BMX Race bike or a BMX Freestyle bike and i think it is easier to ride a smaller bike so which one is smaller

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Freestyle bikes are usually much shorter so that tricks that involve spinning can be pulled off more easilly.
Race bikes are longer as they spend alot of time in the air (making them more stable)

But it depends on the type of freestyle - Bmx's that are meant for trails (dirt jumps) have a longer rear end to make it more stable but street and park bmx's are shorter so more technical tricks are easier.

So if you plan on doing tricks then get a short bike like this:
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/13647/Fit_Team_Street_Bike_2008

Or a long bike like this if you dont:
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/13998/DK_Four_Pack_Bike_2008

If you dont plan on doing tricks the longer bike will be better

Pedaling backwards on a spin bike?

Your Mothe

Does pedaling backwards on a spin bike exercise different muscles on the legs than spining forwards?
A black hole created by a spin bike? How does that work?
If you have ever ridden on a spin bike before, it's not like a normal bike or a normal stationary bike. The flywheel make resistance both backwards and forwards.

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Doing this does not work different muscles. If you spin correctly, ie. pushing down in the front of the stroke, and pulling up on the back end, you work every muscle in your legs.
With that said, you should it is still beneficial to pedal backwards. This is because you are still working every muscle, but you are working them in different ways. The more you shock or surprise your muscles, the more you will benefit from a work out.
So in short same muscles, but different work out.

P.S. There is still resistance backwards, and every one knows that you have to pedal faster to create a black hole, not backwards, unless you are below the equator.

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Is spinning a good exercise to loose weight after having a baby?

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wonder

Actually Iwonder which exercise works for entire bady weight loose. i heard Spinning works most on the legs and not an entire body, esp, not at all on abs? is it true? I am trying to loose my baby fat and wonder which cardio exercise is the best?

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Any sort of aerobic exercise is good. Even walking with the baby in the stroller. As far as the uncomfortable seat, it depends on the manufacturer of the bike on the comfort factor. You can also buy padded bicycle shorts which help quite a bit also.

How do you survive biking 30 miles a day to get to school and back?

Kendall

My school is about 25 minutes away from my apartment by car, and I thought that it would be a good idea to bike that distance instead.

Through Google maps, I found that the distance from my home to the school is about 15 miles. Therefore, the distance back would also be about 15 miles. In total I would have to ride about 30 miles every weekday to get to school and back.

The 15 miles to get to the school is of moderate difficulty. I'd say I had to stop about 5 times to catch my breath and take a sip of water. Those 5 stops also include having to stop because I often find it way too hard to traverse over hills.

The 15 miles to get back is a different story. I have to take about 10 stops to catch my breath, and I have yet to complete it without a 30 minute stop at a convenience store to rest.

How should I go about my days so that I can progressively take less breaks on my way to and back from work? Are there exercises I should do in my downtime? Is there a particular interval I should be drinking my water? Is there a certain diet I should be following? Should I be eating snacks while cycling?

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15 miles may seem like a long distance now. With TRAINING - 15 miles is nothing. My "short" exercise ride runs from my apartment to the St. Louis Riverfront Trail (south end) and partially up the trail - then back home. 18 miles. Long ride? All the way up & back...31 miles round trip. And I'm OLD with a gimpy back & arthritic knees. You gonna let an old man beat you?

Have your saddle at the proper height for optimal leg extension & power. Learn how & when to shifts gears. Learn "spinning" and "cadence". See links...
http://sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html#height
http://sheldonbrown.com/gears.html
http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zam74qlzGtQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY9dVZW9qGo
http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/core

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How long should I cycle my bike to make my thighs smaller?

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Tajzhane

im short and weigh 115 so my thighs just look out of place because i their huge.

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Start out with an easy 10 min warm up and then start pedaling at 70-90 rpm's in a gear that is easy to spin. You will need to take short rides until your butt gets use to the saddle. Work your time up to a hour a day and ride at a decent pace. Riding the same distance wont help much one you get use to it so time is the better way to go. Diet is more important then cycling but you need both for best results. Figure 35 calories per mile so one stop at McD's can kill a whole weeks worth of riding. Don't expect results right away it takes time to get your body burning a bunch of calories.

Is spinning a good exercise to loose weight after having a baby?

wonder

Actually Iwonder which exercise works for entire bady weight loose. i heard Spinning works most on the legs and not an entire body, esp, not at all on abs? is it true? I am trying to loose my baby fat and wonder which cardio exercise is the best?

Answer
Any sort of aerobic exercise is good. Even walking with the baby in the stroller. As far as the uncomfortable seat, it depends on the manufacturer of the bike on the comfort factor. You can also buy padded bicycle shorts which help quite a bit also.

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Which bike is better for weight loss?

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Serendipit

I am interested in losing a little weight and toning up a bit, but I don't want a short term thing. I was ready to buy a recumbent bike to work out indoors because it is getting cooler and i won't have an excuse not to use it. Although I saw on biggest loser the trainer said to get a spin bike. I am not sure what that is but he said that it is the best workout u can get? Any suggestions for me? I am strictly asking about the bikes. I already know about diet.

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The one you continue to use is the best one. Real cyclists all use a regular outdoor bike on a trainer (see links below). The least expensive trainers, like I use, are less than $100 (minus bike). The benefit is that once you take the bike off, they take up hardly any space, and when you're riding, it feels the same as your regular bike, because it IS your regular bike.

If money is no object, Computrainer is the gold standard. It interfaces with your computer, (and HRM or Powertap if you have them), allowing you to ride various virtual courses, or even race friends on the internet.

Spin bikes are a specialized contraption used in spin classes. Spin classes can be a fun diversion, but I wouldn't bother with one of those for home use.

What are some cons to getting a full suspension bike?

Lipiew

I'm torn between getting just a front suspension bike or a full. I heard the rear suspension takes away from the pedal power but is more comfortable? Does it really and is it noticable?

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If you buy a good full suspension design that has a "platform" rear shock, you won't lose much efficiency at all......and if you tune it properly, it can be darn close to riding a hardtail. Not totally, but only the really cruddy designs tend to bounce when you pedal. And if you pedal properly, it won't be an issue most of the time anyway, as long as you tune the shock correctly. In addition, any little squishing that you get when you pedal under power can be a benefit when you're climbing up steep, loose terrain.....it helps to dig the rear wheel in for more traction, while a hardtail will just spin out and probably cause you to stall unless you have very good climbing skills. The only other disadvantages to full suspension are the need to maintain the linkage and bolts holding it all together...more maintenance and higher costs when you need parts. And they usually add a little bit of weight to the bike, but not much unless you get into the long-travel bikes. The benefits of full suspension really outweigh the disadvantages, especially with today's bikes that are MUCH better than ones from several years ago.

Hardtails are really fun on most trails as long as you have some decent handling skills and are physically fit. Otherwise, they can bounce you around and either tire you out a lot faster or make you very sore in your back. In really rocky or rooty terrain, they can buck you right off the bike if you aren't careful and skilled. But they're fun and zippy and simple, all of which are nice. Hardtails also excel at jumping....when you see some of these riders launching ramps and bunnyhopping full suspension bikes, they deserve your respect! Full suspension is better for drops over a few feet, but for taking jumps with ramps, hardtails rule. If you run some 2.25 or larger tires on a hardtail, you can get a little bit of cushion to soften the ride. Put a set of 2.4 tires at 35psi and you'll almost feel like you're on full suspension unless it's really rough.

My advice would be to try your best to ride any full suspension bikes you're considering.....ride them on an actual trail if at all possible. Sometimes people will let you ride their bikes at the trailhead, or swap bikes with you for a short stretch.....ask around. This is a great way to get to know different bike designs and get a feel for what you really like before you start shopping.

Hope this helps you out some.....good luck! :o)

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