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Spin Class Burn Fat?

Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Everywhere I read online they don't talk highly of spin class. I leave there soaked in sweat. I want to lose fat and thought this cardio is good for it. I'm going to add more weights to. But wanted to hear from others on spin?
Lanaleo15
Lanaleo15
Add more weight training. Sorry. Not weights in spin lol.
Missy73
Missy73
My former trainer recommended it fat burning.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Would you recommend spin class to a beginner, not really a newcomer to exercise but someone who hasn't consistently exercised in over a year? How can you modify for a beginner?
Sarasalt
Sarasalt
Spin classes can be pretty easily modified. Much of the class is focused on specific turns of the resistance knob, and on changing positions. Beginners or those getting back into exercising can simply stop turning that knob when they've reached their limit. Each class you should push yourself to follow a little closer, but no one has control of the bike but you. And everyone else is focused on their own battles - don't worry about whether or not people notice that you're not adding resistance every time. They're not!

If you decide to try out spin, make sure to get there at least 15 minutes before your class starts so that you can talk to the instructor. That way they can set things up for you and make sure you're comfortable.