afraid to spin? read this! + first-timer tips

some background info about me - im NOT athletic and was the type to slack every pe lessons back in school 😅 so tbh its a shock to myself that im willing to pay $$ to exercise

but why do i spin?

- for health benefits! i wanted to change my lifestyle because i was dissatisfied about myself, both physically and mentally

- found it more fun than running… spin is really like going to a club but healthier & the theme rides made the 45mins session pass very quickly

so if youre someone like me or someone looking for a hot summer body 👀, i suggest giving spin a try!

⭐️ tips for first-timers

1) listen to your body!

a lot of people are afraid to spin (myself included) because its so intense with the choreography and fast tempo songs, however I went at my pace and listen to my body. REMEMBER, push yourself but not too far. If you feel you can’t take it, slow down and breathe

2) dont be afraid to sit on saddle

you might feel intimidated when everyone around you is following the instructor’s speed and riding off saddle (more intense) but it is okay to take it off the saddle and just ride while seated!! the rest just have much more experience riding!

3) go with a friend

i cant stress how much difference it makes if you go with a friend esp for your first few times,, i went with my friend who is an experienced rider and i felt much more relaxed because she was there to guide and help me with the form etc

4) go to your preferred theme ride

it is much more fun riding to songs you like/know because it makes the time pass faster & it helps to distract you from the tiredness feeling

i recommend going ascend studio because i found their theme rides more fun (like there was taylor swift era tour playlist omgg) & i realise that ascend has more riders who are beginner friendly (even for night classes) so it felt less stressful for me HAHA

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