* Since Spinning is a lot like riding a high performance bicycle, there is a lot of contact with the saddle. I recommend a pair of padded cycling shorts or a seat cover. Beginners will find that their buttocks will ache the first few times they take the class, but this will decrease with experience. Biking shorts will help alleviate discomfort.
* Heart monitor is a must! In physical activity, the heart muscle is used as a "gauge" to monitor how hard a person is working and how fast energy is being expended. By monitoring your heart rate, you know precisely how hard your body is working. This information provides the best and most advanced way to reach your health and fitness goals comfortably, safely and effectively. It takes the guesswork out of training and gives the participant a way to monitor and manage the intensity of their workout. Heart Rate Chart.
* Arrive early for your class. Give yourself a few minutes to get properly set up on your bike and meet your instructor.
* Bring a towel and water. One for what you sweat out and one for what you need to put back into body.