I'm always up for trying new things. I am one of those people who pretty much dreads doing cardio. Not because I don't like it, I get bored. And once I get bored during a workout, the only thing I want to do is find the door and get the heck out of the gym because I then start wandering around like I've never been there before. So, I decided to check out a cycling class last night, and let me tell you...there's no TIME to get bored in that class!
The intensity is cranked so high, and you are dripping in sweat. Which is GOOD for me, because it honestly takes a lot for me to sweat, and during this hour long class, I was soaked. Which made me want to do it even more. And honestly, it was easy to pick up! It doesn't require any skills except being able to pedal, and occasionally pedaling while standing. But the intensity changes. At one moment you'll be going at what we call a level 5 (1 being barely pedaling, 10 be pedaling as fast and hard as you can) then cranking it up to 9 for 3 minutes, and continuously changing.
I honestly highly recommend it for anyone wanting a good, burning cardio session. Don't be intimidated if you've never been to one before, you'll be fine! But beware, your legs will feel like jello afterwards. I almost couldn't make it down the stairs after class :-P
My gym has cycle classes and I really want to try it, but i've never done it before. Maybe i'll check it out. I'm always looking for new workouts! thx april!
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