Soul Cycle. There is a cult surrounding this spinning
studio. I happened to live about a block and a half from one, and in trying to
mix up my exercise regime, took a class.
First thing to know, this is a spinning class where you need
biking shoes. Yes, I mean the clip in shoes. No one told me how to actually
clip in, but I managed. And then I started spinning away. But it wasn’t just
pumping the legs away. There are moves in this class and you have to be coordinated
enough to spin and do the moves together. Turns out I’m not that coordinated. I
left the class in my socks, since I couldn’t get the clips out. A spinner next
to me leaned over and told me to just take off the shoes and get off the bike
that way. I left wondering if there was a beginner class.
I took a second class today, hoping it would help. It
didn’t. I left halfway through. I couldn’t hear what the instructor was saying
and I just felt so uncoordinated and bad at this. I left the class and actually
asked if there is a beginner class. There isn’t. It’s just something you’re
supposed to get better with over time. Let’s face it patience is not a virtue I
possess in great quantity. They did give me list of instructors that help
newbies like me. But it was still
discouraging.
As much as I liked the cardio aspect of the class – and I
was sweating throughout and my legs were sore the next few days after the first
class – I hate being so bad at it. I could see why so many people like this studio. It is a
workout – core, arms and legs.
Maybe third time will be the charm.
