Spin your way thin with this expert advice!
If you've ever felt this way, you're in luck! OurDecember Master Class is the all-you-need-to-know guide to stepping confidently into Spin class. We got tips from Laurie Cole, a master instructor at SoulCycle, one of New York City's hottest indoor cycling studios [ahem, to the stars]. Cole breaks down everything you need to know to reap the better-body rewards of Spinning.
Here are just a few of Cole's best insider secrets:
*The rule of three: According to Cole, it will take you roughly three sessions to get the hang of Spin--so stick with it!
*You'll get total-body benefits: Think this is a leg workout, only? Think again! Cole says Spinning is a killer abs sculptor, too. By engaging your core while in all three of the positions--she tells her students to envision hooking their bellybutton to their spine--you'll tone your abs and break a serious sweat.
*Bypass saddle soreness: I know what you're thinking: That's gotta hurt. And yes, it does, at least for the first few classes. But to ease ouch, Cole recommends sitting your tush as far back on fattest, most cushioned part of the seat.
For even more insider secrets and Spin class know-how, check out our video: Spinning fitness master class!
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