Spinning.

mm16 · Jan 8th, 2008, 04:27 PM

I have just gotten into the mode of getting serious about doing cardio to lose this extra 10 or so pounds I have gained since HS and I really enjoy spinning. These may be dumb questions but...
1-Does spinning help aid in weightloss?
2-How many calories do you typically burn (1 hour class)
3-Is it okay to do this every day?

Thanks!

remonb · Jan 8th, 2008, 04:50 PM

Spinning does aid in weightloss and building up the muscles in your legs. The amount of calories depends on your weight so for example if you were about a 150 lbs you could probably burn 400 calories or more if you are getting your heart rate up for long periods of time and making this into a really hard workout instead of just a casual bike ride. I personally don't think you could do everyday you would have to give your leg muscles some off time to rest. HTH :)

lorihmatthews · Jan 8th, 2008, 04:54 PM

I think Spinning is an excellent way to lose weight. The classes are really intense, however, so I would recommend 3x/week, such as M, W, F. If you go first thing in the morning, make sure you have something in your stomach or you could become very lightheaded (this happened to me).

Cristina · Jan 8th, 2008, 04:59 PM

Spinning is a good cardio workout. It's fun, non-impact and really does get you sweating. I agree with lori, don't overdo it.

Try mixing up your cardio options - walk or run on the treadmill or outside, use the elliptical or stepmill/stairmaster, take a kickboxing class, etc. It will prevent boredom, so that you're not sick of Spinning after a few weeks. Also, it can be a high intensity workout, and you should vary the intensity of your workouts.

jcriley5 · Jan 8th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Spinning is excellent exercise. I just went to a one hour class this afternoon and this couple wore heart monitors and at the end of class the women said she burned about 530 calories and the man said he burned about 700.

It depends on who your spinning instructor is too. Ive had real good ones (like today) and also ones that don't really push you.

mm16 · Jan 8th, 2008, 05:28 PM

Thanks all for the help. I'm 127 lbs and looking to lose 10-12 lbs, so i will definitely look into doing spin 3x and other cardio on the weekends and during the week.

elizat · Jan 8th, 2008, 06:49 PM

I tried it once and I thought the concept was fun, but the seat hurt soooo bad and was really painful after! I saw that some ppl had seat cover/pad things. I wonder if those help?

gucci fan · Jan 8th, 2008, 08:56 PM

^^^ They say you get used to it after a few times. Spinning is really intense so I only do it once a week. I run and do the eliptical other days.

Lady Chinadoll · Jan 8th, 2008, 09:26 PM

I LOVE spin class - because I get lost in the music.
I should concentrate on my workout, but for me its a great escape and stress reliever.

Jan 8th, 2008, 04:27 PM	#1
mm16 #1 Pug Lover~! Location: Avon Lake, Ohio	Spinning. I have just gotten into the mode of getting serious about doing cardio to lose this extra 10 or so pounds I have gained since HS and I really enjoy spinning. These may be dumb questions but... 1-Does spinning help aid in weightloss? 2-How many calories do you typically burn (1 hour class) 3-Is it okay to do this every day? Thanks!

Jan 8th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#2
remonb Member Location: Maryland	Re: Spinning. Spinning does aid in weightloss and building up the muscles in your legs. The amount of calories depends on your weight so for example if you were about a 150 lbs you could probably burn 400 calories or more if you are getting your heart rate up for long periods of time and making this into a really hard workout instead of just a casual bike ride. I personally don't think you could do everyday you would have to give your leg muscles some off time to rest. HTH :) __________________

Jan 8th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#3
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: Spinning. I think Spinning is an excellent way to lose weight. The classes are really intense, however, so I would recommend 3x/week, such as M, W, F. If you go first thing in the morning, make sure you have something in your stomach or you could become very lightheaded (this happened to me).

Jan 8th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#4
Cristina Location: South Florida	Re: Spinning. Spinning is a good cardio workout. It's fun, non-impact and really does get you sweating. I agree with lori, don't overdo it. Try mixing up your cardio options - walk or run on the treadmill or outside, use the elliptical or stepmill/stairmaster, take a kickboxing class, etc. It will prevent boredom, so that you're not sick of Spinning after a few weeks. Also, it can be a high intensity workout, and you should vary the intensity of your workouts. __________________ that's right, i've got a floor so what? so what? so what? - nofx

Jan 8th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#5
jcriley5 Jen Location: Illinois	Re: Spinning. Spinning is excellent exercise. I just went to a one hour class this afternoon and this couple wore heart monitors and at the end of class the women said she burned about 530 calories and the man said he burned about 700. It depends on who your spinning instructor is too. Ive had real good ones (like today) and also ones that don't really push you.

Jan 8th, 2008, 05:28 PM	#6
mm16 #1 Pug Lover~! Location: Avon Lake, Ohio	Re: Spinning. Thanks all for the help. I'm 127 lbs and looking to lose 10-12 lbs, so i will definitely look into doing spin 3x and other cardio on the weekends and during the week.

Jan 8th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#7
elizat Member	Re: Spinning. I tried it once and I thought the concept was fun, but the seat hurt soooo bad and was really painful after! I saw that some ppl had seat cover/pad things. I wonder if those help?

Jan 8th, 2008, 08:56 PM	#8
gucci fan Member Location: currently Montgomery, Alabama	Re: Spinning. ^^^ They say you get used to it after a few times. Spinning is really intense so I only do it once a week. I run and do the eliptical other days.

Jan 8th, 2008, 09:26 PM	#9
Lady Chinadoll Member	Re: Spinning. I LOVE spin class - because I get lost in the music. I should concentrate on my workout, but for me its a great escape and stress reliever.