Well it's official. I start my spinning classes tomorrow (Tuesday). To be quite honest, I'm a bit nervous. I've never spinned before. I've been on a stationary bike, but not like this!! Spinning is kind of like a stationary bike on red bull!!
A Little Bit about Spinning (taken from the Cyclefit website)
Spinning is an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially designed stationary bicycle called a spinning bike. Spin instructors will lead the class through a variety of drills and skills that will sometimes have you pedaling as fast as you can, at a recovery pace, other times cranking up the resistance and pedaling slowly from a standing position, all while pedalling at your own pace.
Spinning burns serious calories (about 450 in 45 minutes) and offers an awesome aerobic workout that makes your heart pump fast. It also tones your quadriceps (front thigh muscles) and outer thigh muscles.
450 CALORIES IN 45 MINUTES!!!!!You know you're working your ass off for that to happen!!!
Anyway, after checking with Rob, we decided that I would be spinning twice a week to fit in with my program. I decided to go with CYCLEFIT. It's funny, when I attended the Health and Wellness show back in January, one of the vendors there was Cyclefit. The lady at that booth just looked so fit and friendly and when she spoke, she was full of energy! I was interested. I took some of her flyers home with me, looked them over then visited the website. I unfortunately convinced myself that I wasn't ready!
Remember I was less than a month into my Weight Loss Journey and still weighing over 250 pounds. My mom always used to say to me, "Joania, nothing happens before its time, and if it's meant to be, it WILL be!" I guess this was meant to be. I am ready now!! I am going to do this even at 224lbs!! I look at this as just another challenge and opportunity to set some new goals.
I spoke with an individual from cyclefit today. She was really nice and funny!! She may have been the same person I spoke with at the Wellness show. I think she could sense that I was a bit nervous. She confirmed my registration and I'm all set to go for tomorrow!! Arrrggghhh, no turning back now. We spoke a bit and she basically echoed a lot of what Rob told me regarding cardio training and heart rate etc. So I feel good about this, a little anxious BUT GOOD!! So I'm signed up for 10 classes, that will be good for 5 weeks (2 classes per week).
So I can't wait and I will definitely fill you guys in on how it went. BTW, if any of you are in the Ottawa area and would be interested in doing this with me, I WOULD WELCOME the company!! I think it may be fun!!! :) Any takers???
Until then...
Joania (2KMINE!!!)
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4 comments:
Hey girl,
I have done about 5 spinning classes over the last month and they are AMAZING!! If the music is good, you will be addicted. LOVE it!! Take care, so very much in AWE of you. Sopes
Hey Joania, how are you. Looks like you are on your way, keep up the great work. Having gone through this before and having ups and downs, all I can say to you is keep your head in the game. I found that having the mental toughness is what its all about. You seem to have it, just keep it going and you will reach your goals for sure.
Blogging I am finding is very important. I stopped blogging for 10 days and I am not going to do that again, as I gained back a bit of weight and I wasn't choosing my meals properly, like I was when I was blogging daily.
Thanks for the comments and you checking up on me from time to time with my blogs.
See you at the end of Aril
Rob
I enjoy spinning, but beware you might be sore for a few days after your first class.
Get yourself a gel seat cover, they are about $20 at CND tire. Well worth it. It will help with the pain.
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