For TrufflesMom – info on spin wkt from KJ

Yeah TM, the shoes do take a little time to get used to. like all new shoes, I suppose. My cleats are the recessed kind, as the ones with cleats that stick out make it dangerous to walk to and from class and most peeps with the non-recessed bring a pair of sneaks and change before/after. Plus some very inconsiderate swimmers drip water all over locker room, turning place into virtual skating rink. 😡
Synchronistically one participant asked instructor if dedicated spin shoes were a good plan, she spins approx. 3x/wk. I answered that spin shoes take pressure off toes and esp when standing, keep body in perfect position on pedals. One caution, not ideal for outdoors, according to some bikers if bike falls foot can lock in pedal and injuries result. But I never bike outdoors and never will so not an issue. Guess that I go nowhere fast! Hehehe!
Several peeps in class use heartrate monitors, seems to be a good way of measuring intensity. Anyway I hope that you find some wkts that you like. To me, having fun working out is the most important thing. 🙂

We would love to have a designated stretching area, for now I just take a mat into spin room and lay it out on a bench. There is adequate space and I will mention this issue (again) among others when a new Associate Dir. is in place. Current one just resigned, although word is that it might not have been his choice, he totally lacked people skills, didn’t seem to follow up on issues and although facility is huge and within non-profit community centre, where peeps do pay and very well, customer service is key.
Spin shoes do last way longer than say running shoes. Except for being in shopping bag on way home from bike store, mine have never been outdoors, and very nice salesman told me that if they ever get rusty for some reason, just bring them in and he’ll apply the “right” lube. I also have an allen key in case they ever need tightening. They live in my locker at the gym!