worst cycling class ever

[Jonnyspin]

....sometimes I like to attend a class rather than teach, so that I can get a proper ride.

However, today's class was possibly the worst I have ever attended. During the class we did:
- push-ups on the handlebars
- jumps on one crank rotation/beat
- 'lock outs'
- were told to lean forward on the bars with our elbows to complete a climb
- were told to 'hover' over the saddle
- were encouraged to "spin" at 140+ rpm
- and to finish, the stretches were rushed at 7-10 seconds each, rather than 20+ secs.
...and that's all I can remember. No heart rate targets, although at one point the instructor did say "80% effort".
And I noticed one participant out of the saddle at one stage, leaning on the handlebars at very high cadence/ no resistance - and no guidance was given.

The worst thing though.....the class was packed.

Sorry about all that, I just needed to vent. :o

[spinnerpom]

hey, i've taken that class, too!! :D :P

[SPINFREAK]

I'v also attended a class like that. How scary. The instructor even admitted that she didn't care about all the contraindications, just as long as she kept her numbers up. Her students love her classes

[spinnergirl]

same story here ! what suprised me last week when I was teaching a class, I saw some clients (new to my class ) warming up, doing little push ups on their bikes... :shock: or when climbing a hill, they'll try standing up as straight as they can, and balance on the pedals as if on a stairmaster... :? yes, with no hands !!!
that's when I tell them to put more tension on, and phewww!! they're back on track ! :lol:

[lightspin]

I just took one of those classes this morning. My head is still shaking.

The more I spin.. the more I realize these types of classes are the norm.

How about adding no resitance jumps as fast as you can peddle.

Students don't know.. and just follow... to each their own I guess.

Z

[24spinngirl]

Ive been to one of those classes too SCARY!
I had one person take her foot out or off the peddle one on the peddle. Now forgive me WHY
Very dangerous, she almost hit her other leg. One the hill (standing) then both feet are on the peddles. After queing the group and no response form her I gave up. That was on scary person.