monkeyhouse
02-13-2006, 09:55 PM
Hi folks,
I'm not usually a big poster on forums like this, but you all seem so nice and friendly, I couldn't help myself. :)
I started spinning when we started a program at work 5 years ago (and for a facility that doesn't have any other gym or exercise equipment to speak of, this was a pretty cool thing), and I slowly got roped into teaching it as our instructors left for greener pastures.
I'm not formally trained (BOO... I know... but I am going to be signing up), but I've been doing my best to keep up with what's current (CI moves, etc.) and try my best to make sure my class (A) stays hydrated, (B) stays in form, and (C) has a GOOD TIME! :)
What's worked out best for our class has been the more "aerobic-y" type of workout, and less of a road experience, since our crew tends to be more varied (getting the folks at work, you get people at all fitness levels, from those who do bike or work out regularly, to those who only do these classes), and this type of format tends to appeal to the wider crowd here.
I've gotten some great ideas from this forum (thanks!) that I plan to incorporate into my routine at some point, and some of the music ideas in that thread are going to bankrupt me at iTunes, I think. :)
Well, that's it -- just wanted to say hi and thanks, even though you folks didn't know you were helping me out. :)
I'm not usually a big poster on forums like this, but you all seem so nice and friendly, I couldn't help myself. :)
I started spinning when we started a program at work 5 years ago (and for a facility that doesn't have any other gym or exercise equipment to speak of, this was a pretty cool thing), and I slowly got roped into teaching it as our instructors left for greener pastures.
I'm not formally trained (BOO... I know... but I am going to be signing up), but I've been doing my best to keep up with what's current (CI moves, etc.) and try my best to make sure my class (A) stays hydrated, (B) stays in form, and (C) has a GOOD TIME! :)
What's worked out best for our class has been the more "aerobic-y" type of workout, and less of a road experience, since our crew tends to be more varied (getting the folks at work, you get people at all fitness levels, from those who do bike or work out regularly, to those who only do these classes), and this type of format tends to appeal to the wider crowd here.
I've gotten some great ideas from this forum (thanks!) that I plan to incorporate into my routine at some point, and some of the music ideas in that thread are going to bankrupt me at iTunes, I think. :)
Well, that's it -- just wanted to say hi and thanks, even though you folks didn't know you were helping me out. :)