ANN & ABBS GETTIN' ABS: DAY 2

If I thought I was out of shape yesterday, that was nothing compared to how I felt today. Spin is tough. But by the end of the class, I felt like I could conquer anything. It was a seriously motivational class.

Michele loves teaching Spin because, "You can really go at your own pace - we're always switching up the tempo, but it's all up to the person spinning." She's right; Michele describes intensities in relative terms, saying things like "Go at an 8" or "Take it down a notch." It all has to do with your perception and how hard you  feel you're working. 

The class is essentially in the dark, which is actually comforting. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, no one can tell in the dark. It's all about you and your focus. As I mentioned before, the class is very personalized. Michele will push you, but she also understands that different people have different limits and levels of intensity. She spends time making sure you're exercising the right muscles, focusing on your ability to do the movements and not the duration of the time you do them. Throughout the class, you'll sit, stand, climb, and stretch. 

Anna said that she tried a Soul Cycle class once and, while it was good, the J's was easily  comparable. "You don't have to go to Soul Cycle to get a good workout." Get the most bang for your buck!

While this workout definitely drained us both, we're looking forward to our next spin class so we can feel as powerful as we did today. Perseverance is key! Highly recommend. 

Now, enjoy this incredibly dark and shaky video.