[MMcG]

my calf muscles got really tight - almost to the point of cramping up.

Could this be because I hadn't spun like that before, or could it have been because I didn't have the spin bike properly set up in terms of saddle height, distance from the bars etc. etc?

Just wondering what caused it as I thought I had hydrated enough during the day to not cause any type of cramping.

Any thoughts people?

 

[DHS]

i thought it was cause your saddle was the right height.
thats the same thing that happened to me, when i went to spinning. also FREAKIN BORING!
rather ride in the snow.

 

[Westy]

Could just be that winter has taken a toll on your legs and the muscle got overworked. But I'd say it was a good chance bike setup could be off. I can never get the right foot position or seat height on those darn things.

 

[MMcG]

It was hard to tell whether I was in the right position or not. Next time I'll ask the instructor for some set up assistance. I had to haul ass just to get there in time - luckily a bike was saved for me.

 

[MMcG]

i thought it was cause your saddle was the right height.
thats the same thing that happened to me, when i went to spinning. also FREAKIN BORING!
rather ride in the snow.

I didn't find it boring at all. The instructor was good, the tunes were good, and I kept envisioning myself riding certain sections of road or traill around here or certain sections of last year's Dalton course.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Mark, that happened to me the first couple of spinning classes I ever took. It also happens early in road biking season. After a couple of rides, the cramping goes away. I blame it on early season rustiness.

 

[douglas]

lots of spinning & mid winter shape & fixed gears & limited seat height adjustment & 1st class=cramp
umm, yeah my thoughts it was a combo effect




spin class? boring? when I go it hurts too much to be boring!

 

[Westy]

I didn't find it boring at all. The instructor was good, the tunes were good, and I kept envisioning myself riding certain sections of road or traill around here or certain sections of last year's Dalton course.

Your avatar needs more pig.

 

[I Are Baboon]

spin class? boring? when I go it hurts too much to be boring!

That hour actually goes by pretty fast.

 

[douglas]

I didn't find it boring at all. The instructor was good, the tunes were good, and I kept envisioning myself riding certain sections of road or traill around here or certain sections of last year's Dalton course.

when I thik I need to push a little harder I envision being in a race, and either trying to catch someone and/or trying to drop someone

 

[Echo]

What do you mean by "you thought you hydrated enough during the day"? Just curious, because I've found that hydration is a lot more than just drinking a lot of water.

 

[MMcG]

Your avatar needs more pig.

How's that?

My class was 75 minutes - but it went by quickly in my opinion - it didn't feel long and dragged out at all.

 

[MMcG]

What do you mean by "you thought you hydrated enough during the day"? Just curious, because I've found that hydration is a lot more than just drinking a lot of water.

Well I mean during the day I got plenty of fluids and I also ate sensibly and had meals that would prepare me to be ready for the class.

 

[Echo]

Well I mean during the day I got plenty of fluids and I also ate sensibly and had meals that would prepare me to be ready for the class.

Cool. I'd say just keep going to the classes, your legs will get used to it

 

[Heidi]

Yah, who knows...cramps are mysterious. Definitely make sure your bike is setup right because you don't want to cause knee problems. Most spin bikes have enough adjustments that there should be no problem.

Riding is never boring.

 

[MMcG]

Cool. I'd say just keep going to the classes, your legs will get used to it

That's the plan man - it was a good workout!

 

[Echo]

That's the plan man - it was a good workout!

Yeah man, I made a pretty good sized pool of sweat when I did one

 

[MMcG]

Yeah man, I made a pretty good sized pool of sweat when I did one

I brought a big bath towel with me otherwise I would have had a lot of sweat underneath the spin bike as well. It was cool to be spinning with my girlfriend. I love the fact that she likes to be active.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>
Any thoughts people?

I would strongly suggest drinking more beer...........

-S.S.-

 

[MMcG]

I would strongly suggest drinking more beer...........

-S.S.-

I had a post spin class burger and a pint of Guinness! :dancing:

 

[SkaredShtles]

I had a post spin class burger and a pint of Guinness! :dancing:

That won't help the cramping..... you need to have a pint with you on the bike.

Burger on the bike wouldn't hurt either.

-S.S.-

 

[MMcG]

That won't help the cramping..... you need to have a pint with you on the bike.

Burger on the bike wouldn't hurt either.

-S.S.-

That would be funny wouldn't it? Come in to class and throw a pint of beer in the water bottle holder and chow down on a big juicy burger whilst spinning! I bet that would turn a few heads in the class.

 

[berkshire_rider]

I had a post spin class burger and a pint of Guinness! :dancing:

So much for the health benefits of that 75 minute spin class. :mumble:

 

[MMcG]

So much for the health benefits of that 75 minute spin class. :mumble:

A Guinness only has 125 Calories.

and I earned that Burger!

 

[berkshire_rider]

I hear you. Just commenting on the overall unfairness of how you can bust a$$ for an hour exercizing, but counteract it so easily. It would be so much easier if I didn't like drinking beer so much.............

 

[Heidi]

It would be so much easier if I didn't like drinking beer so much.............

I disagree, drinking beer brings me cheer!

 

[berkshire_rider]

I disagree, drinking beer brings me cheer!

Me too, but it's killing my fitness level. ink:

 

[MMcG]

I hear you. Just commenting on the overall unfairness of how you can bust a$$ for an hour exercizing, but counteract it so easily. It would be so much easier if I didn't like drinking beer so much.............

It's all about balance Steve - imagine if you didn't bust your ass having fun on a bike or skating or skiiing and then consumed the beer and burger......see what I mean?

And man did that Guinness go down good that night! mmmmmm.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I hear you. Just commenting on the overall unfairness of how you can bust a$$ for an hour exercizing, but counteract it so easily. It would be so much easier if I didn't like drinking beer so much.............

I'd waste away to a shadow if I didn't eat like crazy.

I'd probably have to eat 2 burgers and 4 beers to compensate for 75 minutes of spinning.

-S.S.-

 

[-BB-]

McG, Westy, Douglas AND IAB all have the same Avatar?

C'mon guys... even in the fairy tales there were only 3 little pigs.

This is too confusing.

 

[berkshire_rider]

It's all about balance Steve - imagine if you didn't bust your ass having fun on a bike or skating or skiiing and then consumed the beer and burger......see what I mean?
And man did that Guinness go down good that night! mmmmmm.

I'm getting re-balanced after work today - joining a new gym. I've done zero exercise the last 2 months since I moved.

 

[DRB]

McG, Westy, Douglas AND IAB all have the same Avatar?

C'mon guys... even in the fairy tales there were only 3 little pigs.

This is too confusing.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109483

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109515

 

[-BB-]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109483

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109515

I saw where Stosh said it anoyed him, but this is rediculous.
I never read a persont' name. I recognize them by their Avatar.
Now what do I do?

 

[MMcG]

McG, Westy, Douglas AND IAB all have the same Avatar?

C'mon guys... even in the fairy tales there were only 3 little pigs.

This is too confusing.

Thanks to Wumpus - mine has green eyes now. And I think Westy's are red.

 

[DRB]

I saw where Stosh said it anoyed him, but this is rediculous.
I never read a persont' name. I recognize them by their Avatar.
Now what do I do?

You're a mod can't you just change their avatars back?

<thinking> imagine the hubbub that would cause </thinking>

 

[narlus]

back on topic, i've only had my calves tighten up during high rev sessions.

 

[MMcG]

back on topic, i've only had my calves tighten up during high rev sessions.

I am more than likely just way out of pedaling/spinning shape right now.

 

[douglas]

McG, Westy, Douglas AND IAB all have the same Avatar?

C'mon guys... even in the fairy tales there were only 3 little pigs.

This is too confusing.

I put my shades on, better?

 

[Heidi]

I am more than likely just way out of pedaling/spinning shape right now.

Well did you puke?

 

[MMcG]

Well did you puke?

Nope - never felt like I didn't have it in my lungs, but my calves, quads and hammies felt it.

it felt good though - you know what I mean? :dancing: