Did you know that the average person burns approximately 600 calories in a single spin class lasting approximately 40 minutes, which supersedes any other aerobic class by at least 200 calories? The only difference is the fitness apparel necessary to really enjoy your workout. I’ve been a spinner for years, and whenever I saw people come into the class with the cycling shoes and silly looking butt pad, I just thought it was a joke. I am very sensible with my money and refused to purchase these unnecessary items.
About a year ago I received a gift certificate to Modell’s Sporting Goods, which would have been AWESOME if it were given to me about 4 years ago, when I actually played sports! So, I had this gift card, didn’t need anything from Modell’s and my boyfriend said why not try those cycling shoes you always refused to buy….genius! I bought the shoes and the padded butt shorts….yes, I got the padded shorts! And I couldn’t be happier!
Anyone who’s ever tried cycling for the first time knows that your butt can get so sore; an area you never thought you could hurt gets beat up! But not with my padded shorts! And more importantly, I can use any bike! I don’t need to check if the shoe straps work, because cycling shoes snap right into place….so convenient!
So, if you’re on the fence about buying cycling shoes or that silly butt pad….just do it!
Eric G.
Eric is the owner and editor-in-chief of the Camel Clutch Blog. Eric has worked in the pro wrestling industry since 1995 as a ring announcer in ECW and a commentator/host on television, PPV, and home video. Eric also hosted Pro Wrestling Radio on terrestrial radio from 1998-2009. Check out some of Eric's work on his IMDB bio and Wikipedia. Eric has an MBA from Temple University's Fox School of Business.
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