Spin-wear...
As I was getting dressed at 0-dark-thirty this morning to teach my Friday morning spin class at the Marine Barracks, I started thinking about spin-wear -– primarily because I’m a little behind on my laundry and the pickings were thin.
Me, myself –- I usually wear cycling shorts, cycling socks since I have a ton of ‘em, a regular, old cotton t-shirt, and cycling shoes with SPD clips. My spinners typically wear their Marine-issue green shorty-shorts and a tee or work-out gear (except for Zoe, one of my regulars, who trains for triathlons and wears cycling shorts and shoes too).
At the gym, when I take other instructors’ classes, I see the gambit from baggy sweats (cook in your own juices why don't you) to full-on cycling gear, jersey too. I’m not sure I get that. Shorts -– yes, since the material doesn’t flap around and the padding is a bonus as well as the shoes, which are practical. But jersey, hmmm. You don’t really need the back pockets, so is it a statement? I can take this outside. Or, fashion? I’m cool if that’s the case. Heck, my bike helmet matches my messenger bag.
What do you think? What do you wear spinning?
Comments
I usually like to wear comfy clothes when I do any kind of work out, so sometimes I'll wear work out pants, not sweats mind you, a moisture whicking material and a cotton tee. That's what I wear to the gym most days and if I end up spinning, so be it. But if I go specifically to spin, I'll wear my cycling shorts but that's all, I couldn't see wearing a jersey, that would just look silly, in my opinion.
Posted by: Jo | Oct 25, 2008 8:10:41 PM
I hate to admit that I "cook in my own juices" (oh, the image that brings to mind!) in my baggy sweats and cotton t-shirt and socks. I do wear really good shoes though.
Posted by: Becky | Oct 27, 2008 8:52:56 PM
I am one for wearing baggy, long t-shirts when I work out. I like to cover my rear end and the bagginess prevents the sweaty material from clinging to my fat rolls. :)
Posted by: Laura | Oct 28, 2008 9:24:37 AM
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I'm definitely one for the cycling shorts - those seats aren't THAT comfy - and the shoes with SPD clips. I had to invest in the SPD clip shoes because none of the 3 bikes with Look cleat compatible pedals ever worked right.
Then I go with a wicking tank top (slightly loose/relaxed fit) - no matter the fan situation in a spin room it gets sweaty and steamy feeling so a tank top is always a good choice.
I can't believe how fast the full time spin weather will be upon us. . . .
-Jen
Posted by: Jen | Oct 20, 2008 7:32:38 PM