How to Prepare for Spinning Class at the Gym

Do not know how to ride a bike? Would like to get on a bike but you are afraid of falling? No need to concern yourself with the unnecessary. Climb on a stationary bike and let us ride!

Things You'll Need

  • Gym membership, water bottle, small towel. In addition you may want to wear you gloves, shoes with clips and a cushion seat cover.
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Instructions

    • 1

      Motivate yourself to get to class. It will be worth the challenge.

    • 2

      Adjust the seat to reach hip level.

    • 3

      Push the seat in close enough that you won't lose contact when you are riding. The instructor will sometimes ask you to get up on the bike. You must always reach your seat easily.

    • 4

      Adjust the bike handle bar to your liking. Some prefer them lower; others higher.

    • 5

      If applicable, place your seat cushion on the seat.

    • 6

      Place your towel across the handle bar and position your water bottle in a convenient location on the bike. There should be a water bottle holder. Sometimes there are two. If the bike is missing this feature, lay the bottle across the handle bar. Just be sure to have water because you will definitely need fluids.

    • 7

      Sit up on the bike. Nice and straight. Your feet should be straight in the petals; not facing downward. All throughout the ride, you will want to keep your feet positioned straight in the petals.

    • 8

      Always stretch before commencing the excercise. If the instructor skips right over stretching, make the request.

    • 9

      Turn the petals in a fast motion to warm up the body. You will have an instructor that will guide you throughout the class.

    • 10

      Challenge yourself. The agony will be over in an hour, and you will walk away feeling better.

    • 11

      Enjoy it while it lasts. Smile! Motivate yourself and others by making noises of appreciation. Let out a little bark--ruff!