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Spin class ideas



I occasionally teach a spin class at the local gym (occasionally being anywhere from 1 to 3 times/week.) We rotate instructors on a more-or-less random basis; this works for us as it keeps the classes from getting dull.

But.... I'm running out of ideas. Part of the problem is that I am a roadie; I don't mind cranking it up as high as it will go, getting out of the saddle, and staying there for 20 minutes. Needless to say, most people in the class don't respond to that really well. I do try to vary the routines as much as I can.

I don't like the often frantic activity of some spin classes - 30 seconds on, break, one minute on, break, 45 seconds on, break - all the time changing what's going on. Some instructors change so often you can't get a rhythm going at all.

I do like longer duration activities. Typically, I do 3-5 minutes sets, and from 15-20 minutes back to back with no break, then a long break, then another 15-20 minutes of workout.

So, any sources for spin instructor ideas? What routines work? What doesn't? I've watched the Spinnervals tapes; most of those are far beyond the ability of those in my classes (some of these people are there because have to be - mandatory weight loss types - and the motivation is low.) Heck, some of these people complain about the pace during the warm up... When all they're doing is turning the pedals with no resistance...

So, how do I motivate the un-motivated? And keep the interest of the few who are there for a real workout?

-Dondo

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What am I on?
I'm on my bike,                         o__
6 hours a day, busting my ass.          ,>/'_
What are you on? --Lance Armstrong     (_)\(_)




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