Oh my goodness it was soooo good!!! My spin circuits experience went a bit like this:
- Gym buddy had to cancel so I went alone. Didn’t have a pound coin and neither did reception so I had to take my bag to the class. Instructor didn’t seem too impressed and everyone knew exactly what they were doing. Felt super intimidated and contemplated walking but mentally talked to myself and instead approached the instructor and asked him to show me how to set up the bike as I was a newbie.
- 20 mins spin, instructor told me just to do what I could so I tried by best but did easer options as times. He did chest presses and lots of different positions. Then we moved to the studio to do another 20 mins. As I tried to walk my legs felt like jelly – twas scary and satisfying all at once.
- Did the studio work, in general coped with this much better – lots of ab work but I have quite good abs. In my sister’s words ‘Amy, you’ve got a great 6 pack – it is just the fat over the top’. Good job I love her ;) Think it was sort of a compliment.
- Said thank you for the class as I had really enjoyed it…he mentioned other spin classes and I explained I don’t like working out at lunchtime but planned to return to this class next thursday. Ended up having a conversation like this:
A: I’m doing a slim-athon through work so I’ve got to get to it
I: Hope you’re are doing it sensibly
A: Oh yeah, dairy intolerant we think so no dairy, no caffeine, healthy eating and trying to introduce exercise
I: Well maybe the guys here could do a programme or something…
A: Yeah maybe…you see my brother is disabled and lives in a care home so trying to raise money for the charity that runs it
I: Anything we can do to help just let me know…publicity, programme, anything. (pause while I smile and nod) You do know who I am don’t you?
A: Erm…no
I: I’m actually the manager so just let me know what you need
*Aaaaahhhhhh how amazing, does a mental happy dance*
So I need to go and find him next week, super excited though :o)
Anyway here are a couple of pictures for you…
Me post-workout
Post-workout tube journey snacks
An actual nakd bar hehe
My first green monster (thanks to TrulyJess), this and a fillet of peppered smoked mackeral was dinner
This was delish!! Really didn’t last long as a result hehe. I made mine using (in order I put in):
1tbsp milled flaxseed (linseed)
500ml jug portion of raw baby spinach (organic and washed)
1 banana, split roughly into chunks
250ml almond milk
*BLEND*
4 ice cubes
*BLEND*
the.end.
Amy x
Well done, that’s amazing. Spinning is awesome I used to go but stopped as I never made it into the class as I never booked early enough, I want to go back but I have a chest infection so I’ll put it off or I may just die!!
I tried one of those nakd bars yesterday, I thought they were horrible :(
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Had some Blackberry issues above, sorry!
I love spinning, it has to be one of my favourite gym classes, its just a shame that the classes at my gym are so busy you have to book 10 days in advance!
Thats fab that the manager is being so supportive of you, every little helps!
Keep up the good work!
xx
Aww yay! So glad you did Spinning! SUCH a good class:)
And your green monster!! So glad you like it!!! I add berries and a scoop of chocolate protein amazing grass in there so that’s why mine is something really dark:P
Glad you liked your spin class… I find them a bit on the scary side it has to be said but I love that they’re so short! Your green drink looks v green!!