My wife used to go to a spinning class regularly, but the person who led it is why she went. That person changed, and so she doesn't go anymore.

Do you find that the spinning class leader makes a big difference for you? Just curious.

O.R.:
Honestly, yes...I've found that in the past if I go to an aerobics class and the instructor isn't excited about it, then the class energy just isn't the same.

My current gym doesn't offer spinning. Actually there are only three gyms in my town and none of them offered spinning. I used to take classes and I really enjoyed it. I love the high intensity and the feeling that you really worked hard when it's over.

Locomama:
Yes! Hours later I still feel like I had a super intense workout

So that's what it is! While still in Italy we actually saw adds for gyms with the word "spinning" in the list of activities and wondered what in the world that was. Now I know! Sounds interesting too. Maybe I'll look it up...Personally I prefer water aerobics for the low impact and the fact that I don't feel sweaty.

That's the best thing about swimming for exercise. Plus swimming is a low impact exercise that you can do even if you're 90 years old. You don't see too many elderly people out there pounding the pavement but you do see them swimming laps.

I enjoyed it, a couple of times a year or two ago - a long time, and you're right, it does kick ass! I should pick it up again, you make it sound so enticing!