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| - I was terrified to attempt this spin class and it took me a year to gather the courage to sign up. I've done about 12 classes in the last three weeks so I feel I can provide an unbiased review.
Each morning, as I try to sneak in off the radar, I am greeted by first name with a genuinely warm welcome. I really like that the instructors make it a point to remind you, this is your ride and it's okay if you need to sit. Which I often do.
The music is an eclectic mix of hip hop, EDM, and today's hits. It keeps the ride interesting and definitely motivating. The class usually runs over in time but I set the alarm on my Fitbit to go off at 6:45 and the other riders are usually still going strong as I hop off and exit. It cracks me up every time I think I've gone unnoticed and then I hear Rachel in the mic just as I'm about to hit the front door, "Bye Gina, have a great day!" Busted.
Everyone in the class has been very kind and helpful. I feel like it's a mix of new riders, like myself, and people who have been riding forever. I graciously let those folks take the first row and I tuck myself in the back corner. There are portions when the black lights go on and it's neat to watch the pros in the front row, all in perfect unison. Meanwhile, I'm chilling in all black, in the back, trying not to call too much attention to myself because I'm almost always off count.
My only recommendation for anyone else thinking about giving it a try, is don't make the same mistake I did. I thought Drop Saddle meant seated the entire time and would be a great way to ease into the class. It actually means the opposite. I left my first class a shade of green I haven't seen since college.
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