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New Spin Rider Information

     Spinning has a different effect on people but for everyone it is a highly aerobic activity that also provides both upper and lower body conditioning. It is a program designed where the very beginner can ride next to the most advanced Spinner and depending upon your exertion level you can expect to burn from 500 to well over 1,000 calories in a one hour ride maintaining your own pace. But to most it goes beyond conditioning and aerobic exercise. Spinning or the Spin program was created by an endurance cyclist who wanted to create profiles he would experience on the road while he was riding an indoor bike with a similar geometry, drive train and feel as a competitive road bike.  Spinning has developed into more than a workout it is a form of art it is rhythm, group effort, a shared pain, shared gain, a time to focus, a time to prepare or a time to clear one's thoughts and escape.  Pinecrest Fitness located in Miami, provides an environment for Spinning to be more than just a good workout - we think you will see the Pinecrest Fitness difference when you visit.  Feel free to pick a class that fits your schedule because the classes are designed such that any level rider can participate and benefit from any class level safely. We will explain how that works when you come in for your first visit, our friendly knowledgeable staff are all trained to fit you on your bike .By far the most important thing you can do to make your first ride the best experience possible is to get to Pinecrest Fitness at least 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled class time and let us know right away that you are a first time Pinecrest Fitness Spinner. Doing so will provide you with time to read over our liability agreement and, more importantly, give the instructors a chance to familiarize you with the studio, explain the style of riding we do, get you set up on a bike and go over bike safety. Next be sure to bring the proper gear to class such as:

Water - something like a 24oz sports-bottle is perfect. We do sell water if you would rather purchase it at the Pinecrest Fitness Gym.

Towel - a gym towel (20" x 30") works perfectly. At Pinecrest Fitness we provide a towel service free of charge

Spinning Shoes - bike shoes with SPD pedal clips - If you do not have shoes that is no problem as we can fit you on the bike with regular athletic shoes, please be aware that you will gain more advantage of a Spin workout by using proper cycling shoes with SPD clips by using a complete pedal stroke.

Ear Plugs - Depending how close you are to a speaker the music can sometimes be loud. If you would prefer to take the edge off the sound level or have sensitive hearing please bring ear plugs. Many of our riders wear them as a matter of routine and we recommend you consider doing so as a precaution.

Proper Attire- please do not wear pants with loose bottoms such as a “bell bottom” look as they may get caught in pedals, denim is not allowed as it damages the seats on the Spin Bike, Cycling or tri  lycra type shorts are the ideal solution for a very comfortable workout enjoy!!

Mike Estevez

Pinecrest Fitness