Is anyone in the group a certified spin instructor? I'm thinking about getting my spin certification and I was wondering what are the steps necessary to get started after the certification?
Stephanie T. replied:
The two well-known trainings are Spinning (www.spinning.com) and Scwhinn (www.schwinneducation.com). You can visit their website for trainings. Most national conferences will offer some type of cycling training as a pre-con and then offer 2 hour courses during the event. Spinning is a certification with a renewal process every two years. Schwinn is a training and does not have a renewal process. I have done both, along with Keiser, NETA, and Stages and find all of them to have valuable information. Each brand has their own training philosophy, but generally speaking all stick to similar guidelines of riding positions, and rpm and not performing non-biking movements such as hovers, push ups, using weights, etc.
I REALLY need to get a spin bike for my apartment! Any suggestions for a good bike @ a decent price?! Any suggestions welcome! Especially if you have one yourself :) Thank you!
Katrina C. replied:
I have a LifeSpan one I got for under $200. I get the dvds from spinning.com. it is a decent bike.
Vilmarie L. replied:
I bought my spinning bike at spinning.com like 4 years ago and it was closed to $900. Still have it and it came with 6 DVDs. Love it!!
I need some spinning/cycling shoes. Any recommendations?
Melissa K. replied:
No prob. Pointing your toes is a huge problem a knee killer. The shoes will change your whole ride too. You use different muscles, so be prepared for muscle fatigue the next day. Go to class a few mins early to learn how to clip in and out. Good luck! For shorts, check local bike shops. They'll set you back about $50-60 or spinning.com for deals!
Hi All, Does anyone know where I might get a spinning instructor certification?
Alicia C. replied:
I did mine through Mad dog. If you go to spinning.com you can find a certification workshop near you. I think mine was at a gym in Stamford. It is an 8 hr class and then an online test. Good luck!