Anyone want to walk with me?????

Jlynn · 07-14-2007, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Marilyn

I don't have a pedometer, but I do spin classes several times a week. I did 6.7 miles today in 40 minutes. Does that count?

Of course that counts! What a workout, I don't think I'll be keeping up with you any time soon!

DianaB · 07-14-2007, 11:50 AM

What is a "spin class"?

Marilyn · 07-16-2007, 06:39 PM

Spin is indoor cycling. It's not just sitting on a bike though and peddling. The wheel on front is weighted, and there is a hand crank to increase and decrease resistance. An instructor leads a classroom of people on bikes in a 45 minute routine accompanied by some exhillerating music. You simulate climbing hills by increasing resistance. You run races cranking resistance on and off, alternating standing in the peddles and seated. You do jumps where you are seated for a certain number of spins, then standing for the same number of spins (usually 1, 2 or 4), and alternating several times. It's a pretty rigorous workout. The classes I attend usually include 40 to 45 minutes of spin, then we do floor exercises with weights, a big ball and such to work the abs, and strengthen the upper body. It's a great workout. Great cardio and burns lots of calories. It's easier on your knees than running. In fact, if you are doing it correctly, it doesn't stress any of your joints.

AngieDoogles · 07-16-2007, 07:35 PM

Wow Marilyn. That sounds great. They offer spin classes at my college's gym, but I never knew what that meant until now. Since you've described it, I think I've seen them doing those classes. Maybe I'll have to look into that...

DianaB · 07-17-2007, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the information, Marilyn. I've never heard of it before. It does sound like a good workout.

08-07-2007, 02:31 PM

After the kids head back to school,I usually start walking.
As of now I do my Denise Austin videos

07-14-2007, 11:50 AM	#2
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	What is a "spin class"? __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

07-16-2007, 06:39 PM	#3
Marilyn Donating 4WT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Texas Posts: 4,907	Spin is indoor cycling. It's not just sitting on a bike though and peddling. The wheel on front is weighted, and there is a hand crank to increase and decrease resistance. An instructor leads a classroom of people on bikes in a 45 minute routine accompanied by some exhillerating music. You simulate climbing hills by increasing resistance. You run races cranking resistance on and off, alternating standing in the peddles and seated. You do jumps where you are seated for a certain number of spins, then standing for the same number of spins (usually 1, 2 or 4), and alternating several times. It's a pretty rigorous workout. The classes I attend usually include 40 to 45 minutes of spin, then we do floor exercises with weights, a big ball and such to work the abs, and strengthen the upper body. It's a great workout. Great cardio and burns lots of calories. It's easier on your knees than running. In fact, if you are doing it correctly, it doesn't stress any of your joints. __________________ Marilyn If anyone would like a free Bible Study CD or book entitled "Searching for Truth", PM me with your mailing address and I'll send you one. "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." John 8:32

07-16-2007, 07:35 PM	#4
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	Wow Marilyn. That sounds great. They offer spin classes at my college's gym, but I never knew what that meant until now. Since you've described it, I think I've seen them doing those classes. Maybe I'll have to look into that... __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

07-17-2007, 10:25 AM	#5
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Thanks for the information, Marilyn. I've never heard of it before. It does sound like a good workout. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

08-07-2007, 02:31 PM	#6
Faith Guest Posts: n/a	After the kids head back to school,I usually start walking. As of now I do my Denise Austin videos

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