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| - As I'm writing this review I'm already thinking about what kind of pain tomorrow's class is going to bring me. I was suckered into trying Studio 360 with a special $20 for 2 weeks offer, and one 'runner's high' later, i was hooked.
This is not your mom's spin class. In fact, I thought it was absolutely normal not to sit down until I talked to friends who did spin elsewhere and asked me why I wasn't investing in padded shorts (now I have enough padding on the backside, so that wouldn't be a problem) I liken the feeling of spinning at Studio 360 to being on an elliptical or running, and while you're definitely riding a bike, you aren't putting the same kind of pressure on your knees if your form is correct.
All the instructors at Studio 360 are great, but each person is sure to have their favorite. They all bring a great intensity to each work-out and once you've been to a few classes, the style is pretty similar. You'll jog, run, walk, climb, and work your upper body -- all multiple times in each class.
Make sure you let the instructor know if you're new so they can help you get shoes, set up on your bike, and show you the proper form. They're happy to help, but once the ride starts, the lights go out, the music comes on, and then you're on your own
If you don't like riding in the dark with loud (they have optional ear plugs) music, this may not be the place for you. But if you're looking for a workout where you feel the camaraderie of the group no matter who is there, this is the place for you.
As I tell my friends about Spin -- it's the one workout where you simply can't let yourself 'give up'....because once you clip your shoes in, you're not getting out until the class is over
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