Today is my 6th spinning class!
I have attended classes of 4 different instructors. Today's instructor is Ron, I've heard his classes on Tuesday nights are always full. I had this impression that his sessions are very tough (derived from a video on their Facebook page). It's unusual to see him on a lunch time session, but I thought it's refreshing to have someone new. My other instructors are a Malay guy, a Chinese lady and an Indian lady. Ron's a caucasian, I can't tell his nationality. He's not very old, maybe middle-aged. He has a great clear voice, tattooes and a very amiable smile. The most memorable phrase I can quote from his instructions today is "Stay with me." It means try to be at the same rhythm/speed with him.
Strangely, I didn't exhaust myself too much today; I'm wondering if I have gotten used by the 6th time... or am I doing it (in the right way) finally. Many offered help to adjust my bike today, but I think it was stuck. LOL. Even the macho guys couldn't fix it. But I had my seat higher and it does seem to help! I'm beginning to get the hang of it, not perfect, but much better than the first 2 times. 2 more lessons to go and I am done... What shall I do next?
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24.6.11
9.5.11
Gentlemen
It's his birthday!
I know he just turned 34. Thanks to that we get a little slice of Cedele's carrot cake! It's still so yummy like before but I didn't remember it tasting so good the last time I had it. I guess the mood counts ;)
Also I had Four Leaves' chocolate cake topped with raspberries for Mothers' day just yesterday. If not for the second spinning class at lunch time, I would be feeling extremely guilty!
The spinning class today is an introduction class, I should be doing this as my first really but couldn't make it on the last few Mondays. It was nice and easy. This time, there were 2 guys and 3 girls (including me). The guy next to me was really helpful, and taught me how to adjust the seat, fasten the pedals and even picked up my dropped towel in the middle of the class. I knew I dropped it but it was too inconvenient to get down and so I just left it. Such a kind act makes me realise there are still gentlemen around! Well, the birthday boy is one too :)
For now, I like a good night's sleep and no aches in the morning!
I know he just turned 34. Thanks to that we get a little slice of Cedele's carrot cake! It's still so yummy like before but I didn't remember it tasting so good the last time I had it. I guess the mood counts ;)
Also I had Four Leaves' chocolate cake topped with raspberries for Mothers' day just yesterday. If not for the second spinning class at lunch time, I would be feeling extremely guilty!
The spinning class today is an introduction class, I should be doing this as my first really but couldn't make it on the last few Mondays. It was nice and easy. This time, there were 2 guys and 3 girls (including me). The guy next to me was really helpful, and taught me how to adjust the seat, fasten the pedals and even picked up my dropped towel in the middle of the class. I knew I dropped it but it was too inconvenient to get down and so I just left it. Such a kind act makes me realise there are still gentlemen around! Well, the birthday boy is one too :)
For now, I like a good night's sleep and no aches in the morning!
29.4.11
Fit, fit, fit
I was rubbing medicated oil all over my limbs. And I think I need to apply Counterpain cream before I turn in!
After an hour of spinning, my legs almost gave way when I had to climb down the stairs. They went jelly the moment I stepped down from the bike. But it is actually not as bad as I thought, at least I could follow the trainer's instructions and done most things, even though probably not the correct or best way. But my bum hurts! I am sure the next 7 sessions would train me up and hopefully help me tone up a lot more ;)
When I visited the studio the other day, I saw some ladies joining the class. To my surprise, today there was none. I was with 7 other men, and my trainer is a friendly, very pleasant looking Malay guy, Shah. As he knew it was my first time, he introduced me to the class and also helped me adjust the bike. But unlike the stationary bike you get in the gym, with RealRyder you can swing to the left or right and also adjust the pressure on the pedals so it was really like cycling on the road. But at least this time, I won't crash into the wall, bushes or kids! LOL. The trainer drew the path which we would be doing on a board at the start of the class and then with the music blasting, we raced non-stop for an hour. Man, that was a lot of sweat!
Check out RealRyder!
The aftermath is heaven. A cold shower definitely helped... I could feel the heat when I was cycling, almost imagining the fats are burning! How imaginative am I?
After an hour of spinning, my legs almost gave way when I had to climb down the stairs. They went jelly the moment I stepped down from the bike. But it is actually not as bad as I thought, at least I could follow the trainer's instructions and done most things, even though probably not the correct or best way. But my bum hurts! I am sure the next 7 sessions would train me up and hopefully help me tone up a lot more ;)
When I visited the studio the other day, I saw some ladies joining the class. To my surprise, today there was none. I was with 7 other men, and my trainer is a friendly, very pleasant looking Malay guy, Shah. As he knew it was my first time, he introduced me to the class and also helped me adjust the bike. But unlike the stationary bike you get in the gym, with RealRyder you can swing to the left or right and also adjust the pressure on the pedals so it was really like cycling on the road. But at least this time, I won't crash into the wall, bushes or kids! LOL. The trainer drew the path which we would be doing on a board at the start of the class and then with the music blasting, we raced non-stop for an hour. Man, that was a lot of sweat!
Check out RealRyder!
The aftermath is heaven. A cold shower definitely helped... I could feel the heat when I was cycling, almost imagining the fats are burning! How imaginative am I?
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