Customer Reviews

Spinning Phase 2 ; Riding with Johnny G

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I have been spinning in a health club for years and finally purchased by own spinning bike for my home gym and purchased this video thinking that it would be the best example of a spinning class. Johnny G invented spinning after all. Instead, Johnny runs his mouth the whole time, making no sense at all. Even the class is confused. I have had much better classes in my health club. I will probably throw this video out. I am glad I did not buy part 1 or I would be furious.

The leader of the pack, Johnny, is a bit on the odd side. His counts are off. His accents throw you off, plus I think he has a lust thing going with one of his demonstrators... But if you are able to get around all of that, his riding theory makes sense. He talks about rhythm and focus and concentration tactics. I expect some of his tips will help make me a stronger road rider as well as help me build stamina through the spinner.

i have been spinning at a gym for 2 years,i bought a schwin spin bike for my home since a video came out specifically for spinning.very disappointed since there is not enough good music so that you can close your eyes and spin to your own drum

This video is like a bad joke, This guy Jhonny G, is he real?
I just got this video an hour ago, and now is in the garbage where it belongs...belive me this video is Horrible!!

Buy the EXCELENT Precision Cycling by Jahy Blahnik instead.

After reading the reviews, I thought to myself, "this tape can't be THAT bad". Well, I was wrong. It is awful, awful. I would not even rate it a 1, but I had no other option. Watching Johnny G is like watching a bad TV evangelist. He is so hoakie. He gets off his bike and does martial arts moves! You are much better off spinning to music or a TV sitcom. My advice, buy a Spinervals tape. They are great workouts - not...like this tape.

this tape is a waste of money . johnny g yaks all the time. what an egotistic jerk . i threw the tape away. not even a good workout

I bought this video even after reading other negative reviews .... I was therefore expecting the worst, which this isn't. True, Johnny is pretty hokie ("I'm Clapping For You") and the music does pretty much stink, it's better than nothing. I have a spinning bike in my basement and this video comes in handy when I'm snowed in or if one of the kids is sick and I can't make it to the gym. If you are a serious spinner, I believe you can spin to anything, even this. It may take a few times getting used to, but I manage to keep my heart rate in the target zone -- he does make you do 100 jumps and then again 50 towards the end.

This is the worst work out tape I have ever seen! I have done spinning classes in the gym, but wanted a tape to use at home, too. The actual workout is about 20 minutes tops. The remainder of the tape is Johnny G talking. I do not find him at all motivating, and his instruction stinks, as does the music (although Johnny points out that he is very fond of it). My recommendation - put on some music that gets you pumped and start spinning. You will get nothing out of this tape!

I bought this video even after the bad reviews from others. It is great!!!!!! You have to be in a very good shape to use this video but he says you have to manage all phase 1 to come here. I think all the bad reviews are from people not really into spinning or they need a different motivation. Like the one you get from the health club. They only care about your money and they told you how great you are doing and how good you look (even if it is not true.)
I used this video for two things:
1. Spinning. (It is great)
2. Motivation. There are days that I do not want to get into the bike but after watching the video I have the urge to ride the bike. It is very emotional.

Like I said before it is for serious spinners (this doesnt mean you have to be hard core what I meant is you really love spinning.) You will have pain but you have to keep focus, this is your life and you choose to live it at the full potential so embrace it.

I went against my better judgement and bought this video even after having read the terrible reviews that it had gotten. All I can say is - the reviews are right. The video is awful. I couldn't even get through it one time. Spinning is a fantastic exercise - I suggest you try doing it to music rather than buying this tape!