Comments on: Expert Answers: Spin Classes and RPM Classes. How Many Calories Will I Burn? And Other Questions.

By: Hayley

Hayley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:06:46 +0000

Hi
I reguly compete in sprint distance triathlons and was wondering if doing a spin class once a week would make me go faster o the bike. Apart from spin I ride 3 times a week on my bike.
Thanks
Hayley

By: BarbaraW

BarbaraW — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:44:27 +0000

Hi,
I’ve been spinning for 3yrs now under 3 different instructors, plus I’ve filled in as a sub when needed, so I’m no stranger to Spinning. Since starting my endurance level has differently increased. I have 2 instructors that focus more on light/moderate resistance with maximum effort, with some heavy thrown in here and there… and then 1 that focuses more on moderately heavy/ to heavy resistance with maximum effort, with some light/fast thrown in here and there…I’m noticing that my heart rate isn’t being challenged with the light/fast, but the heavy/fast is really putting it through the roof…I guess my question is, which one is better and which one will have the most calories burn? I have my theory, but wanted to hear yours…I believe it’d be the heavy/fast, cause I’m working my largest muscle group, hams & quads harder, which in turn would have a higher and longer calorie burn…Just wondered if this theory is correct and if I shouldn’t follow the other 2 instructors and do my own thing by going heavy/fast more…
Thanks,
BarbaraW

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By: Jo bee

Jo bee — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 03:02:10 +0000

For the past month I’ve been doing 5-6 rpm classes a week with some upper body weights and stretches after class. I’m sticking to 1000-1200 calories a day in order to try and shift the extra 15 kilos I found. I wonder how long this will take..??. I don’t weigh myself( I figure if I’ve been in control with my diet and exercise but the scales don’t reflect it – I just get discouraged) but i know by my clothes and my face I’m starting to drop some weight. I’ve just turned 50 and it’s a battle as you age.
To the person who wanted some instructor tips, I like good clear time prompts and a clear over view of how the track goes at the start. Then turn up the music and GO! I hate a class full of fast spinning tracks, keep us honest with some serious out of you seat hill work.

By: RENEE

RENEE — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:43:02 +0000

I have been trying to spin everyday and in a class that goes one hour and fifteen minutes on the Real Ryder Spinning bikes. I guess the wheel on these weighs 25-30 pounds more than your regular spin bikes.

I can’t seem to get through the week without being exhausted, and taking a couple of days off after about 3 days in a row. It doesn’t seem like I am overdoing in class although they are very difficult, because the bikes turn from side to side etc. and wobble so you need to use your core to stabilize when standing up. My whole body aches. Its been three months should I be worried that something is wrong with me?

By: Michael Wilkins

Michael Wilkins — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:48:18 +0000

spin and rpm is the best way to loose weight

By: Michael Wilkins

Michael Wilkins — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:46:21 +0000

spin and rpm best way to loose wait

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:49:20 +0000

My gym offers both spin and RPM classes, what is the difference between the two? I’m doing spin 3 times a week and would like to boost the weight loss a little more. Is 1 day of RPM a good way to mix it up?

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:48:59 +0000

My gym offers both spin and RPM classes, what are the difference between the two? I’m doing spin 3 times a week and would like to boost the weight loss a little more. Is 1 day of RPM a good way to mix it up?

By: shazza

shazza — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:14:44 +0000

Hi Monica,

Thanks for your response, it was helpful and what I was after.