I recently took a spin class with the girls on my floor, and while it was one of the best things ever, it was terrifying. We had a lovely instructor, Gabby, who had us sweating from start to finish, and had a killer playlist. Our emotions, of course, went through an absolute roller coaster, so hopefully this article can put them into some perspective!
Stage One: Excitement
Also known as the “hype” stage, you’re all dressed and ready to work off yesterday’s 1 am Insomnia Cookie (Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Deluxe y’all.. I’m telling you. Life changing), and hopefully you’ve got some friends in tow so you don’t have to suffer alone. You go into the spin room, grab your bike, and the gears start adjusting into place- you’re absolutely thriving.
Stage Two: Denial
Just past the excitement phase, you’re all “No, I”m so fine, everything’s fine”. But really, your legs are on fire, and you can’t breathe. Only 40 more minutes!
Stage Three: Exhaustion
You’re even more exhausted, and you kind of could go for Ben and Jerry’s right about now. (Fun fact- I had my first Ben and Jerry’s ice cream here at Providence). You know you’ve gotta push through but you really, really don’t want to. Also, if someone could explain how that girl in front of you looks like she has never-ending energy? Half impressed, half wishing you could do that, too.
Stage Four: Annoyance
You’ve been questioning humanity for a decent amount of time, and you’re ready to die. You don’t know why you let your friends drag you here, and you have zero desire to do it again. Similar feelings when you come from Civ Lecture, where there’s milliseconds left in the class, and your professor says “Hold on… one more thing”.
Stage Five: Relief
Congratulations, you’ve hopped off your bike, started stretching, and you feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. And guess what…you’ve already signed up for next week’s class.
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