I am also a fitness instructor. Currently, I give Spinning classes at McGill Recreation several days a week
It is an activity I enjoy tremendously and a great way to relax after a long day at work.
I obtained my Spinning instructor certification in 2005. It is a hobby that I have outside of my full-time job. It helps me to stay active and in-shape, because having a career as a software developer is not the most physically demanding profession, unless typing on a keyboard for 8 hours a day is considered a workout. I find Spinning incredibly enjoyable and a way to wind down after a hectic day.
Spinning is a great cardio workout and should be enjoyable. It is not about being the strongest or fastest in the class. You should go at your own pace, but always challenging yourself. At no point during the class should you be competing with the people next to you in the class. Focus on your breathing, your pedalling, your heart rate, and most importantly — yourself.
Although Spinning is done on a stationary bike, and is suppose to simulate the movements a rider would perform on an actual bike, it is not exclusively a class for cycling enthusiasts hoping to train off the track/street. There are numerous exercises and variations that can be performed on a Spinning bike that is challenging cardio-wise and for muscle tone.