Spinning

Have you ever been to a spinning class? Maybe you've heard reports one way or the other, but I have to say I really like them. The sore buns and aching muscles, not so much, but the challenge and direction, oh yeah. The thing is, I have a hard time riding a stationary bike at the gym without totally giving myself an easy time. I just pedal along until I'm bored silly. But in this class, you have a great instructor teaching you as you pedal, challenging you, leading you through sprints and helping you stretch afterward. It's amazing! It's SO hard, but it's amazing as well. The first time, when you stand it's only for a short moment and it's tough because your legs aren't used to it. Then you get better, you can stand longer when asked to, you can pedal harder and faster and keep up with the pack. This time, my sole goal was to keep pedaling, stand at least once, and make it to the end. I did it! It felt amazing, like when I get up in the morning and do my walk on the treadmill even though I would rather stay in bed and doze. I love that feeling. Now the aching muscles and sore butt , that's another story.....