Spin classes have become increasingly popular in recent years. With the rise of boutique riding studios such as SoulCycle, Fly Wheel and Joy Ride, spinning has gone from just a form of exercise to a hobby, and for some it’s a lifestyle. I stepped into my first SoulCycle class a mere three months ago. I was nervous, but I felt pretty confident. “I’m fit (sort of) I can definitely do this.” LOL at how naïve I was. Here are 10 thoughts everyone has during their first spin class.
1.“Ok so just remember 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions. Jeez everyone in here is so fit. Am I going to die?”
2. [Alright, stand up and move your feet]
“Oh, this isn’t so bad. Right. Left. Right. Left. I’m doing SUCH a great job.”
3.[Drop your elbows]
“Wait, what are we dropping? Dropping them to where? Wait, we have to drop them to the beat???”
4.[Faster! Turn up that resistance!]
“Nope. I’m actually going to die. I need an ambulance. Can someone call my mom?!”
5.[Tap it back!]
“What am I tapping back? How do I tap? How is it possible to have sweat in your eyeballs?”
6.[Alright, now pick up your weights!]
“Weights?! How long have I been in here? What year is it? My head is spinning. I probably smell so badly. I’m so sorry bike neighbor.”
7.[Here we go, pulse them up, up, up]
“Is it possible for your arms to falls off? Will mine be the first case in history? If they do, will they write a book about me? I better have muscles after this. I think I can feel them growing. How am I STILL sweating I’m just moving my arms!”
8.[You can take this song in the saddle if you need to. Just listen to the music]
“I will be taking this in the saddle, thank you very much.”
9.[One last turn on your resistance. We’re going home!]
“Alright, almost there. I can do this!”
10.[Great job, rock stars! Give yourselves a round of applause!]
“That’s right! I am a rock star! I don’t think I’ve ever been so sweaty in my life. I wonder when the next class is?”