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Discussion in 'Health & Fitness' started by Uomo360F1, May 27, 2009.

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  1. Uomo360F1

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    #1 Uomo360F1, May 27, 2009
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    Last week a lady was rushed to the hospital, after she passed out during an indoor cycle class at popular South Florida gym.
    Apparently she was at beginner's level, and had not been briefed by the instructor before starting the class.
    The instructor was just certified a few weeks before and had been practicing the sport for only 6 months.

    Examples like this one, unfortunately, are very common. Let's take a closer look at a typical case:
    -A person takes indoor or most precisely speaking, Spinning classes. Gets a kick out of it, and dreams about becaoming an instructor. Signs up for Instructor certification (around $300), at one of the local program participating gyms. Sits in a class for 8 hours and walks out with a certificate allowing this person to teach. I'll make it more terrifying, my grandmother who's never seen a gym during her entire life, can take this cla$$ and become an instructor herself.
    Something is terribly wrong, yes. Draw your own conclussions. If you don't believe me, go to www.spinning.com and become an instructor. See you in class .
     
  2. TexasF355F1

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    #2 TexasF355F1, May 27, 2009
    Yes, it is quite easy to become "Certified". However, it's not the instructors fault that someone passed out or is injured during the class.

    And while I don't know any details of the story, if you've never worked out or it's been months or years no one should jump right into Spin Class. That's crazy.
     
  3. rob lay

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    #3 rob lay, May 27, 2009
    That is ridiculous the instructor should have responsibility. It is no ones fault except the person to know what health they are in, what their limits are, and know when to slow down or stop. There is no way the instructor could know each and every persons attributes and even if they asked beforehand I doubt the people would properly explain or tell the truth. I don't want a spin instructor to be soft and all sensitive with me, I want them to beat the living daylights out of me pushing me to complete an interval and the session. If I'm not capable then I will back off or stop, I don't expect anyone else to know my limits except me.

    $300 spin class certification is the only thing wrong.
     
  4. Uomo360F1

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    #4 Uomo360F1, May 27, 2009
    Sorry to disagree, but a true,well educated, dedicated and experienced Spinning Instructor CAN prevent these things.
    Asking who's Spinning for the first time, briefing them before, keeping an eye on each and everyone in the class, and being able to recognize a student's symptoms before passing out, IS precisely the instructor's responsibility. The training program clearly states this.

    The details of what happened:
    Medium experienced person in her 30s taking the class. The instructor, just graduated from a 1 day certification course. Just 2 months ago, this instuctor was just another student in the class, making atrocious mistakes, and literally riding like an ape.
    I can say this because I know this instructor. We both took the same Spinning classes until last month. Being a road cyclist myself, I remember telling this person many times how to properly position the body on the bike, keeping the knees/ elbows in, and not to lean on the arms but rather use the legs while climbing standing up, among many other things. My recommendations, aimed to help and prevent injury, went unheard. Now this.

    I hate to say, but the major official Spinning/indoor cycle programs offered these days are not even closer to what they were just when the sport was being introduced. We were really tested. Now the exam is online, and with an open manual. Pay and get certified.
     
  5. TexasF355F1

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    #5 TexasF355F1, May 28, 2009
    Sorry, I still disagree.

    This society has turned into the world that blames everyone else, and this is just another case.
     
  6. ferraripete

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    #6 ferraripete, May 28, 2009
    i don't know where to begin in addressing all that's wrong w/ spin classes...so i won't.

    pcb
     
  7. Schatten

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    #7 Schatten, Jun 1, 2009
    I climbed a rock in my back yard yesterday. I'm going for Everest next. What do you think?

    Sure, not a great comparison, but close. Never know, preexisting conditions? Work within your limits.

    Yup.
     
  8. Bullfighter

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    #8 Bullfighter, Jun 8, 2009
    +1

    Knowing when you're going to pass out or are getting dehydrated is part of life.

    Even if the class is too intense, you can always activate your very own brain and get off the bike. :rolleyes:
     

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