Customer Reviews

Spinning: Phase I

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My husband and I are new to spinning and found the video helpful in teaching us the basics, like hand positions and proper sitting positions. It really helps us work out harder than if we only had music on or were watching t.v. He guides you through a decent workout. Definitely for beginners, and there's stuff you'll have to fast forward through, and finally,once you have the hang of it, you have to ignore his requests for beginners to take it easy or take a break. We just follow the pack. The music isn't all that great, but it gets the job done.

Johnny G percieves himself as some sort of cult figure and spends more time talking about how wonderful he is than just guiding the workout. If you need motivation, this might be for you. If you just want a workout, it is not.

If you've never spun in your life, this video will be helpful the first three of four times of use. However, once you've learned...it gets way TOO repetitive! Yes, Johnny, you're "there for us", but how about more spinning and less "support"?
On the other hand, the market doesn't offer a wide variaty of choices so, for beginners, this should hit the spot.

Spinning: Phase I was a disappointment. Too much time was taken setting up the bike, and his motivational comments were hokie and overused to the point that they distracted from the workout and were annoying. When Johnny forgot his towel and lapsed into a discussion on the virtues of not forgetting the important things, like the sweat towel - that was it for me! Taken together with hokie motivational phrases like I'm there for you, etc., that was all that I could take. I sent the video back to Amazon.com. My account was credited $3.50. Why bother? Hope this helps.

I have started using this video, and it is trully incredible. It has helped me to enjoy spinning much more now. The music is fantastic and this guy is inspiring for all listeners. Great buy

This video is not to bad. It contains a 40 minute workout which is pretty good,It just depends on how much you push yourself. The first twelve minutes of the video is the instructor explaining his history and given a run down of what to expect. Then the workout,which has flashy music for hills and sprints. The last bits are the instructor taking you through the proper set up of the bike.
Scince this is the only video on the market-that I've come across-for spinning its not to bad. Like I said its all depends on how hard you push yourself.
Somebody put more spinning DVD's out on the market.

If you are sincere about spinning, and you listen to him, you can learn how to do it correctly and at your own speed.You cycle with cyclist of all ages in Phase II and it is the best My family has found to ride with. We are looking for more on DVDS now. Thanks to Johnny G.

I followed several internet road bike training links and found that a lot of bike clubs are using this video in winter training sessions. I got it for kicks, a lot less than any bike store would sell it for, but still... The chatter is innane! The processes is technically correct but it is too painful to listen to. The only time the man makes sense to me is when I'm in over my head on the lactic threshold. Here's the message in one line "Quit mashing the pedals. Gear down and kick like heck." It's up to you, I know of no other video in the same catagory.

Yeah! I really know that sometimes these kind of videos get too bored once you get used, but I think Johnny G help you to make your own spinning routine, he really helped me in my spinning routines, sometimes I can't go to the gym and I go to see my own and private trainer and create my personal routines.
These both videos are good for people of all fitness levels, that enjoy to exercise alone, if you like groups, don't try it, but if you do, try it once and you'll see.
Thanks Johnny G!!

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