Health
Stuff Every Spin Instructor Has Once Thought
Felt incredibly stressed before attending your spin class?
Remember that your instructor was 1000 times more stressed before GIVING their first class!
Take a look at this list of things every spin instructor has felt, thought or experienced… But that they don’t want you class participants to know!
Via: buzzfeed.com
When you give spin classes for a living, playlists are a big part of your life. So if you hear a song, your brain instantly goes into analysis mode, trying to decide whether the particular tune is good class material.
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They can tell when you’re not really doing your best…
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Or when you light up for a second, pretending to “turn it up” with the rest of the group, and then just go back to your previous pace…
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It takes ten times longer than this playlist lasts to actually prepare it. Remember, it needs to have a warm-up track, a cool down one, everything perfect to either pump you up or suggest that it’s time for a break.
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And then your spin instructor has to memorize it, so don’t get surprised at them walking in headphones all the time, and trust me – it’s THE playlists they’re listening to.
Via: buzzfeed.com
Your spin instructor really loves your every grunt and whimper. It’s reassuring when they can see that you’re trying your best and also enjoying the class.
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It really sucks to be spinning in front of a dead-silent room. May be why them instructors will yell at you every once in a while, encouraging you to respond.
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Working with their legs each day, your spin instructors probably experience those I-can’t-get-up days more often that you think…
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It’s cool if you can spin at your quickest, but your spin instructor may be looking at you and quietly praying you slowed down and actually worked on your technique.
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You really look like an idiot when you’re spinning at the lowest level of resistance. Your instructors mean it when they tell you to bring your resistance down A BIT.
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Your instructor really feels deeply for every person whose growth and progress are easily visible after a month of classes.
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Your spin instructor may really enjoy their work, you know – some even go to “spinathons” that can last hours.
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That fact, though, doesn’t mean your instructor has it easy on the bike. They’re probably as tired as you are, especially if it’s their n-th class this day.
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It’s one of the most beautiful things that can happen on an instructor’s job when you say “thank you” or “it was an amazing class” on your way out.
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The most beautiful thing an instructor can SEE? The whole class perfectly synched in the rhythm of the playlist you spend so much time preparing.
Via: buzzfeed.com