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[Anonymous032819]

By the by, why do they call it "spinning"?

Why not call it what it is, like "bike class", or stationary bike class?

Spinning, makes it sound like you stand there and spin around in circles.

I mean, it's not like they call water aerobics, the get wet class.

[Kalli]

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@Spurt wrote:

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

How about all the car commercials wherein the husband buys his wife a new, shiny automobile for Christmas as a surprise with a big red bow on it?

What's his ulterior motive and backstory in those ads?

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@Johnnyeager 

I just giggle at the Peloton commercial to me it pokes fun at the obsession with social media and need to be recognized and a husband's somewhat male chauvinist gift....

BUT like you the ones that make me CRINGE are:

The guy that buys not ONE, but TWO vehicles valued at $49,000 each---one for himself, and one for the wife---really what average Jane or Joe spends close to $100,000 on a Christmas gift....

And the other one is the bratty kid that captures Santa on his phone video and threatens to expose him unless Santa turns over his car to him...the kid looks to be about 10 or 11 so he cant even drive legally....  If I was Santa I would have given him the car and then as the kid sits behind the wheel, called the cops...LOL :womanlol:

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@Spurt , Totally agree about that kid. Same thing popped into my head. 

Start mowing lawns, kid. Save your pennies and maybe by the time you’re old enough to drive, you’ll be able to buy your first clunker. Yes, I said clunker. It’s gonna be a while before you can afford a nice car like Santa’s.  😉

[sidsmom]

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@Anonymous032819 wrote:

By the by, why do they call it "spinning"?

Why not call it what it is, like "bike class", or stationary bike class?

Spinning, makes it sound like you stand there and spin around in circles.

I mean, it's not like they call water aerobics, the get wet class.

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@Anonymous032819 

Don't know why it's called 'spinning' but only Madd Dogg Athletics

can call it that since they own the trademarked work.

Indoor Cycling

Cycling

Cycle

You'll see the smaller gyms use 'cycle' as a generic class.

But 'stationary bike class'.....it's not a stationary bike.

An indoor bike will have a weighted flywheel with many different 

adjustments in the seat & handles & a knob/levers to add

resistance.

[Tukey]

I always tell my boyfriend if I buy him a car it will be leased and if we break up I'll quit the payments lol

I always wonder who is getting the cars, Pelatons, and jewelry.  Not me!

[Anonymous032819]

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@sidsmom wrote:

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@Anonymous032819 wrote:

By the by, why do they call it "spinning"?

Why not call it what it is, like "bike class", or stationary bike class?

Spinning, makes it sound like you stand there and spin around in circles.

I mean, it's not like they call water aerobics, the get wet class.

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@Anonymous032819 

Don't know why it's called 'spinning' but only Madd Dogg Athletics

can call it that since they own the trademarked work.

Indoor Cycling

Cycling

Cycle

You'll see the smaller gyms use 'cycle' as a generic class.

But 'stationary bike class'.....it's not a stationary bike.

An indoor bike will have a weighted flywheel with many different 

adjustments in the seat & handles & a knob/levers to add

resistance.

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It has a seat, just like a bicycle.

It has handle bars, just like a bicycle.

It has pedals, just like a bicycle.

It's a freakin bicycle that doesn't move.

By the very definition, it's a stationary bicycle.

[sidsmom]

@Anonymous032819 

It's kinda like the old adage... 'a calorie is a calorie'...

but anyone knowing anything about nutrition will say, 'no, it's not.'

Many different nuances factor in.

Just like cycling indoors.

You might be perfectly content w/ a fixed riding position the

factory determined for you.  As a novice, that might be all you need.

And just hope you don't get injured.

But an indoor bike ('Spin' bike) has more custom adjustments &

resistance to mimic an outdoor bicycle. As an experienced athlete,

I need that customization, power meter & add'l resistance...

but maybe I'm just extra like that.

BUT...I'm not so extra I have to make a video to show my SO,

like the gal in the Peloton commercial! 😆😆

[Icegoddess]

I see nothing wrong with the ad.  She's happy to get the Peleton.  She uses it.  She KEEPS using it.  She tells her husband a year later how happy she is he got it for her.  

BTW, skinny people can be out of shape too.  It doesn't have to be about losing weight.  The only issue I might have with it is her incessant Selfi-ing.

[Anonymous032819]

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@sidsmom wrote:

@Anonymous032819 

It's kinda like the old adage... 'a calorie is a calorie'...

but anyone knowing anything about nutrition will say, 'no, it's not.'

Many different nuances factor in.

Just like cycling indoors.

You might be perfectly content w/ a fixed riding position the

factory determined for you.  As a novice, that might be all you need.

And just hope you don't get injured.

But an indoor bike ('Spin' bike) has more custom adjustments &

resistance to mimic an outdoor bicycle. As an experienced athlete,

I need that customization, power meter & add'l resistance...

but maybe I'm just extra like that.

BUT...I'm not so extra I have to make a video to show my SO,

like the gal in the Peloton commercial! 😆😆

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Blah, blah, blah

Bottom line is, you sit on it like a bicycle, you pedal it like a bicycle, it has handle bars like a bicycle.

It doesn't go anywhere

It stays stationary in one spot.

It's a fancy stationary bicycle.

[haddon9]

@Anonymous032819   It is a fancy stationary bike with all the bells & whistles!  Along with the Peloton look & image, you need a glass wall with amazing views to position that fancy bike...an ordinary room just won't do.

[sidsmom]

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@Anonymous032819 wrote:

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@sidsmom wrote:

@Anonymous032819 

It's kinda like the old adage... 'a calorie is a calorie'...

but anyone knowing anything about nutrition will say, 'no, it's not.'

Many different nuances factor in.

Just like cycling indoors.

You might be perfectly content w/ a fixed riding position the

factory determined for you.  As a novice, that might be all you need.

And just hope you don't get injured.

But an indoor bike ('Spin' bike) has more custom adjustments &

resistance to mimic an outdoor bicycle. As an experienced athlete,

I need that customization, power meter & add'l resistance...

but maybe I'm just extra like that.

BUT...I'm not so extra I have to make a video to show my SO,

like the gal in the Peloton commercial! 😆😆

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Blah, blah, blah

Bottom line is, you sit on it like a bicycle, you pedal it like a bicycle, it has handle bars like a bicycle.

It doesn't go anywhere

It stays stationary in one spot.

It's a fancy stationary bicycle.

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@Anonymous032819 

Er, uh...it's not a bicycle.

BI = two

These bikes we are discussing, whether a stationery bike or

indoor 'spin' bike, only have 1 (ONE) wheel.