Originally Posted by
KevinF
I do spinning classes a bunch during the winter. It's certainly an improvement over doing nothing. Every instructor runs their spin class differently; i.e., some run it like it's an aerobics class (which sucks) and some run it as if you're doing real intervals (which is awesome). You have to check out a few instructors to see how much you like their class "style".
+1
I do a lot of spinning in the winter, but I had to find a couple of instructors at my gym whose style I liked. One of my spin instructors rides for a local race club in the summer, so his class is very geared towards off-season training for cyclists. There are a couple of others who also teach a good class (even though they are more aerobics-oriented), and I know those instructors also ride outside. But there are definitely some instructors that I don't bother with.