spinning .. aka torture

Well I did it .. never did I think I'd be able to do a spinning class but I did it. Thanks to Cathy because she made it all make sense to me and not seem too intimidating. She also helped me with correct posture etc.

I'll be honest I couldn't keep up the whole 45 minutes... but in the end I figure well my legs are burning, my heart rate is up and I'm moving my legs constantly ... so I think that's a good thing? Cathy thought I did great and so did the instructor although I definitely felt like a beginner. I guess everybody has to start somewhere though right?

To put it gently my butt hurts already and it's only a few hours after the class .. we'll see what tomorrow brings. I'm really enjoying being on March break as I feel like I can try out different classes etc. without having to rush to get home so I can decide which instructors etc. I like. Cathy has been so helpful in telling me who to avoid and who is a "must go to".

Spinning burns at least 500 calories and some sources even says upwards of 1000 calories in one 45 minute work-out ... that in itself is quite encouraging. Allows me to realize the gruelling'ness of it all at least pays off.

I can proudly say I've done something I was scared to do and never thought I'd be able to complete. By far the best cardio work-out.Thanks to Cathy because I don't think I (or my butt) could have faced spinning without her encouragement.

Check out this website if you're thinking of trying spinning ... it gave me great info!
http://www.ehow.com/how_4420025_burn-calories-spinningcycle-class.html

PS I thought the amount of sweat was intense after a 5k on a hot summer day ... well ... the sweat that the spinning class brought was .. unlike anything I've seen .. even MORE than the 5k. Digusting! Time for a shower ....