Thoughts I Had In Spin Class

Do you go to a gym that has group fitness classes? Recently I took a cycle class at my local gym and I had some thoughts.

I SO want to be one of those moms at the gym-that drop their toddlers off in the daycare (wearing BOTH socks) happy to be there. I’m so jealous of their coordinating, expensive, athletic gear that fits perfectly on their already super toned body. Here I am with the leggings that I actually bought in a 2 pack, and I thought I scored with this brand name tank top, except it doesn’t fit right. It’s so tight in the boob area that it’s pushing out this pocket of armpit fat. Not the look I was going for, but it’ll have to do.

Every so often I get real ambitious and decide to take a work out class. This time I tried the cycle class, which I’m assuming is like Spin but not trademarked.

Thoughts I had in spin class

1. It’s 10 minutes before the class and people are already pedaling. Why are they doing that?? What am I missing?
2. Why does that lady have SO MANY TOWELS?! She is definitely going to get a better workout than me, I can tell you that right now. I didn’t even know if I should grab this one.
3. Seriously why are they pedaling? To warm up? Do they think the class, at 60 minutes, isn’t long enough?
4. Ok, it’s starting. I’m ready for my life to be transformed, for this to be my new hobby and to go out and buy some shoes that hook onto the bike. Let’s do this.
5. My vagina hurts so bad. How is no one else acting like this hurts? Are they all used to it, like their vagina is calloused from all the cycle classes? Do I have a sensitive vagina? I have so many questions.
6. Ok, now they want me to move my arms at the same time. Oh, this is too much. Has anyone ever fallen off a bike? I am not coordinated enough for this.
7. The instructor just said for us “to go on ahead of him, he’ll catch up” I guess that’s a little cycle class humor. I wonder how many times a day he says that.
8. I have not heard this much Matchbox 20 since 1998.
9. HOW has it only been 15 minutes? This is how I’m going to die.
10. Yeah, I’m not turning this dial anymore. Half a twist to the right is just fine for me, Shawn, thanks. I’ll catch up. (see what I did there)
11. I should have gotten a bike closer to the door so I could easily slip out. I would disturb all these people if I left now and I don’t know if I can get my feet out of these stirrup-trap things without falling over and causing a scene.
12. Still feel like that lady with all the towels is excessive. I bet the laundry people know about her and talk all kinds of shit.
13. Ok, we’re done. I made it. We’re stretching now. How long do I have to do this? I’m acting like I’m really into this stretching but I am planning my Starbucks order.
14. NEVER DOING THAT AGAIN

Repeat again in 6 months with a different class

What is your favorite class? What’s your least favorite class? If they have your favorite at my gym, I’ll take it and give you my thoughts in another blog post!

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