Cycling

So I recently joined a new gym the beginning of this month. Thinking I would be in attendence more due to it being closer to my job. I love everything this gym has to offer, from classes round the clock, a swimming pool, sauna, "ladies only" areas, etc. I have taken a few classes, which I love! It makes the workout go much quicker. This past Monday, I decided to take a cycling class for the FIRST time ever! The blurb about this class said, "Maximum fat burning, high energy class. It is an indoor stationary cycling program where the instructor takes you through a virtual outdoor road race complete with hills and valleys." I can do that! Sounds like fun!

There were only about 12 people in the entire class and the instructor was right on top of the "newbies," AKA: ME. She taught us how to use the bike, and what her different cues meant. Well, 15 minutes into the hour class, my butt started to hurt incredibly bad. The seats were not padded and I didn't think to go out and purchase padded shorts for 1 class. We were standing up, sitting down, doing push-ups off the bikes, etc.

Towards the end of the class, we did sprints for the last 5 mintues sitting on the bike. I opted to stand up because I was in that much pain. After the class, the instructor commented what a great job I did. "You kept up beautifully; standing up there and everything! Great job!" Such praise!; but if she only knew the true reason I was standing....

I am still black and blue to some degree. The first couple of days were painful to just sit in the car. I've learned and now I'm prepared for the next class with my padded gel covered seat (thanks to mom :) )