Alternate" "I'm in my happy place"
"I define spin as mankind's attempt to put its best foot forward. Lovers are master spinners. So are job applicants. Doctors spin all the time, often to comfort the patient or family. Lawyers spin when they present their case."I'm convinced that the human brain is hardwired to spin, to persuade others to your point of view. Bad spin is mean-spirited, opportunistic, sleazy. Good spin is being smart but also being on the level. Good spin sticks with reality."
M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled & Beyond (Simon & Schuster)
And I believe spinning is energizing...
To help you decide on Spinning or using a Treadmill!. This discusses what is better for home use. It is important to note that a Spinning Class brings the added dynamics of a group workout which basically eliminates the boredom usually experienced by a lone cyclist or treadmiller!
So you want to try spinning? Includes some FAQs. Basic spinning information is obtainable from Wikipedia
The Official Spinning FAQ, including such things as the 'distance' travelled in a spin class is about 25 to 30km.
Some considerations for female spinners.
Exercise inside or outside? Some comparisons
How many calories do you burn? Some calculators follow, but take their results with a grain of salt! For me, 60 minutes using the first calculator gave 483 calories burned, and the second calculator using "vigorous" gave 724 calories!! Each calculator link opens in a new window.
Added 5 October 2010
Fact or fiction?: Drinking water or other fluids
when you exercise results in severe stomach cramps.
Actually, if you do not drink water during intense exercise you
increase your risk of cramping in addition to raising the potential of
serious injury from dehydration. Cold water is favored over warm water
because it empties from the stomach at a faster rate, enabling quicker
absorption. (From
http://newsletter.spinning.com/feature3/fact-or-fiction, 14 July
2009)
Stay Hydrated (with reference to outside cycling, but
it is also relevant to Spinning indoors)
Drink, drink, drink—before, during and after exercise. By the
time you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated. Consume about a pint
(16 oz) of water before starting to exercise and at least 5-8 oz of
water for every 20 minutes of exercise. If you frequently get
headaches during long rides—and you know who you are—step
up your fluid intake. Avoid caffeinated beverages; they are diuretics
and accelerate fluid loss. If you're exercising for more than an hour,
you'll need to replace electrolytes with a hydration drink. Even the
smallest degree of dehydration significantly reduces performance and
reduces work capacity by as much as 15%. Urine should be pale or clear
in color. Please note that certain medications or vitamin supplements
may affect the color. (From:
newsletter.spinning.com/feature-2/fitness-tip-beat-the-heat)