SPINNING

mickaelsmom · Post by **mickaelsmom** » Mon May 11, 2009 12:07 pm

Hello to everyone! I am new to SpapeFit.com and I am trying working on losing 35 pounds. I know that spinning is a great way to burn calories and fat. husband bought us spin bikes. He rides his regularly. I don't like it. crotch area is extremely sore after riding. I have only rode the bike twice. Everyone keeps telling me that I will get used to it, but I don't like the pain of riding it. I have been told to buy the pants, and I have been told that they don't work. I have been told to buy the seat, and I have been told that doesn't work either. I don't want to spend a bunch of moeny if the items that I purchase won't work. Does anyone have any suggestions?

mickaelsmom · Post by **mickaelsmom** » Mon May 11, 2009 6:17 pm

Thanks for the information! I will keep you posted on progress.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Mon May 11, 2009 10:25 pm

crotch area is extremely sore after riding

ouch!!

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Tue May 12, 2009 11:51 am

Hi there,

I've been a spinning instructor for over 7 years now. best advice... give it a few weeks and it should get better. I've had lots of people who complain about sore hineys the first couple of classes but after a while you should get used to the seat. Also... the padded shorts should help. They aren't very flattering but do provide some extra cushion.

Hope this helps.

Cassie :)

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue May 12, 2009 5:39 pm

Or failing that do something a bit creative, like stuff a couple of rolled up socks down the back your shorts, or something like that, and if needs be buy a product like Lanocaine to ease the Groinal chafing issues.

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Tue May 12, 2009 6:53 pm

LOL! I'm picturing the rolled up socks boss... do you think that would be kind of funny looking?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Tue May 12, 2009 6:55 pm

Probably for some people it would be like making a Baboon wear Speedos

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mheymann · Post by **mheymann** » Thu May 14, 2009 11:01 am

I am a bit of an avid cyclist and I know of which you speak.
I have found that the cycling shorts do really help, not only from the padding aspect but also from the moisture.
It also takes some time for your body to get used to sitting on the seat.
Just as a new runner might get blisters on their feet a new cyclist
(whether indoors or out) will experience some soreness. As the runners feet will toughen up and be able to handle the rigors of running without any problems, so a cyclist will grow accustomed to the saddle soreness.
Wearing a good pair of cycle shorts will help but not eliminate the sorness.

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Fri May 15, 2009 4:15 pm

"As the runners feet will toughen up and be able to handle the rigors of running without any problems, so a cyclist will grow accustomed to the saddle soreness."

LOL! In other words... after a while you'll develop some nice callous's on your hiney and you wont even notice the seat any more. :) I always tell newbies to class that they'll be a little sore until they get their callous... of course they always give me really funny looks when I tell them that. But seriously.. you butt will adapt to the seat. Just takes a little time.

ketchuplover · Post by **ketchuplover** » Fri May 22, 2009 8:04 pm

Would a bean bag like cushion work?

cassiegose · Post by **cassiegose** » Tue May 26, 2009 1:50 pm

Hmm... I kinda doubt it. A gel seat cover seems to work well though.