What do I need for my spinning / cycling class?

Question

i don't know anything about it and to meet my PE requirements I have to do 1.5horus x 5 days x 5 weeks.

It's only 5 weeks so I'm trying to stay cheap, but not so cheap that I never want to do it again haha

-Someone said I need padded shorts, where can I get cheap ones? Under $30. I don't mind ordering online

-Padded seat? Does that mean something that goes over the seat already in there? So I need padded clothes and on the seat?

-Shoes. What kind fo shoes should I wear? Just gym?

I don't want to be unprepared but I have a feeling this isn't like riding the stationary in the gym

Any help or links of how this works will be helpful :)

Answer 1

Try www.nashbar.com for seat covers and padded bike shorts. Use some body powder in the crotch area to fight sweat and friction. If you get a sore butt after the first class then get a gel seat cover. Regular gym shoes should be OK. Don't wear a cotton shirt, get a sweat wicking jersey or work out shirt, you will overheat in cotton. If the bikes have a water bottle cage get a big water bottle. Head band towel and bike gloves will help too. Look for Mechanix Wear gloves online or at Lowes.

Answer 2

I would wear a pair of regular running or cross training sneakers. Thinner stiffer soles are better. I wouldn't worry too much about cotton shirts or anything. A water bottle is a must though. The problem with most spinning classes I have done is that they don't have enough air circulation so you get HOT.

An athletic type shirt made of a synthetic is better than a cotton t-shirt.

The most important thing would be a basic pair fo cycling shorts. Nashbar or performance have some inexpensive around $30 shorts that should be fine. You don't need anything to put over the seat. Also bike shorts are worn without underwear (some people new to the sport may not realize this). Also, wash them every time you wear them. You don't want to find out why.