The intimidation of your first Spin class is real, people! You are not alone in feeling that way, so to help you feel like less of a fish out of water we created this tutorial. We’ve included how to set up your bike, what to expect, terminology you might hear, short samples of different drills you might encounter so you can practice, and more! Watch this beginner-friendly class a couple of times to prep for YOUR First Spin Class. You got this!!
Pro Tip: Avoid wearing wide-bottomed pants – rather wear fitted tights or shorts. Also, make sure you bring water and a hand towel because you will need those.
Circuit training is one of our fave ways to make time fly! And in this Circuit-Style Spin Class you’ll crush major calories as Coach Cat fires you up through three 8-minute circuits, with one built-in break to restore your energy reserves. Hit play to crush it with Cat!
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When your fave fusion workout vid has a Spin segment that you realllllly want on repeat a la carte…we hear ya! Just for *you* we’ve got this 20-Min Fat-Frying Indoor Cycle re-cut with Coach Cat that you’re gonna want to attack! In fact, Coach Brian said it was his “favorite Spin set I’ve taken in years! It was so good – you have to release it as a stand-alone ride.” Click play to see if you agree!
This workout does not include a cool-down, but we have some great options here!
Yes, I admit that I, Cat Kom, have Biiiieeeber Fever baby! So, in this 20-ish minute cycle get ready to sweat hard as we Spin it out to some super fun high-energy pop music tracks. It’s SO fun. Click play to get that Beeba Fevah with me today!
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If you’re looking to get a little bit rowdy, click play on this super fun 60 Min Party Spin Class packed with ‘80s music and 80 RPM cycling drills! Because this sweat-soaker of a workout was filmed on Coach Cat’s birthday, the group’s energy is legit the highest of any in the library. Let’s party!!
Good vibes is the theme in this 30 Minute Spin Class that’s jammin’ packed with Reggae Music. Coach Cat encourages you to pick your zone (level of intensity) to make the ride your own, so it’s perfect for all-levels and moods. Meaning, if you want it to be an intense ride, you can. Want to make it a moderate Spin sesh? Yes. Looking for a recovery ride, ok! Cat said it’s all about the base. Yeah mon, let’s go!
Our hips are often so tight and carry so much tension, impacting how our entire body feels, especially our backs. Because of that, we wanted to bring you a quick therapy session with 10 of our favorite Hip Loosening Exercises, built into 1 quick 7-minute Hip Warm-Up Routine. Reap the body-healing rewards by clicking play on this one as part of your daily regimen today!
When you want to build muscle without picking up a weight, click play on this TRX Total-Body Workout session. Be sure to get a good warmup, and then strap in for three blocks of some of the best muscle-building exercises using TRX straps (with a bonus option to use resistance bands) that will hit every major muscle group PLUS challenge your balance. The final push in this killer TRX workout is a core-sculpting set. It’s TRX-time – Let’s go!
This workout does not include a warm-up, but we have some great options here!
You’ll get max burn and efficiency with the one and done moves in this No-Repeat Legs THEN Arms Strength Workout that starts with a killer no-equipment leg and glute set, then switches to a dumbbell workout for the upper-body exercises, where we sculpt arms, back & shoulders. The leg set will push your heart rate way up, and with that fire stoked, you’ll crush calories the entire workout. Fire it up and let’s go!
This workout does not include a warm-up or cool-down, but we have some great options here!
You don’t need to be a Yogi to have good mobility. That’s why Cat created this 40-Minute Mobility & Stretch Session that is perfect for beginners and bendy people alike! The first half is all dynamic (moving/flowing) stretches to warm up the body – that way when you go into the static stretches in the second half you can get deeper into each stretch. Give yourself the gift of mobility today!
This class is the workout where you’ll likely burn more calories in a short time than in any other shorter workout you’ve ever done! Why? Because it’s a Tabata-Style HIIT Spin Class where you’re pushed to give it your all. Cat even told all those that signed up for this filmed workout that it was going to be a really hard class, so to only sign up if they REALLY wanted to push it.
Keep that in mind before you press play, because it’s not for all athletes or moods. If the tough love style of coaching isn’t your jam, swipe left. There are lots of other options for ya! I get it. For those that want to try it, crush it…I know you can!!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Sweat-Mas in this Spin class with Christmas music, designed to get you in the holiday spirit while crushing calories! Cat said, “There are 3 fun cycling circuits, each about 8 minutes long. I only built in one real break, but I swear on Rudolph’s life that you can do this!” Let’s sleigh this ride!!!
This workout does not include a cool-down, but we have some great options here!
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