2008 Woodie Awards
The wheels in the class go round and round
Spinning offers high intensity workout in fun environment
Richard Pietrick
Issue date: 2/25/08 Section: Sports
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The teacher leads in front, directing the class on their journey through the gym.
It's not just a bike ride, it's an engaging physical workout called Spinning.
Spinning, which was created in the 1980's by ultra-endurance athlete Jonathan Goldberg, is a high-intensity cycling exercise that is taught in a group setting.
The program consists of routines designed to simulate situations encountered during an actual bicycle ride concentrating on five energy zones; endurance, strength, interval, race day, and recovery.
LCCC's Spinning program is taught by Fitness instructor Kathryn Orantek.
The Phys. Ed. Department offers four one credit classes a semester with fifteen seats available usually filling up rather quickly. Orantek related that people like Spinning classes because of the calories burned and great work out it provides.
"You get out what you put into it," said Orantek. "The goals change everyday."
Each student can choose their intensity level and set their own goals for the session.
Anybody with any fitness level can participate in the class. "The instructor knows how to tailor the workout to make sure everyone's needs are being met. You have to stay within your own abilities," said Orantek.
Another reason Spinning is drawing a large audience is the laid back environment in which the class is conducted. The group listens to music from all different varieties. "The music is very inspiring," said Orantek.
A typical class is forty minutes long consisting of a five minute warm-up, thirty minute ride, and a five minute cool down.
Students interested in Spinning classes can contact the Physical Education Department
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