Spinning Mad Dogg Athletics Pedal Power DVD

I just bought a Sunny spinning bike and this DVD. I have never "spinned" (spun?) before - but I wanted some form of exercise in the house during winter months. I ride a road bike almost every day during summer - but am not hard core cyclist - I usually wear flip flops while riding my 1975 Motobecane.This DVD is great way to motivate oneself while spinning. As a beginner - 47 YO and overweight - I could not always keep up with the cadence of the other riders - but I simply backed-down the suggested resistance or hand position or "sitting/standing" position a notch or two - and completed the workout. Eventually - will be able to match perfectly.At end of workout - clothes were soaked with perspiration. Not sure I would spin for 52 minutes without such a video.Instructor Mike had good tips during the DVD ride e.g. lower your heel and ride on balls of feet etc.Never been to a spinning class - until this video. Will check out other titles in this series.

This Spinning workout is perfect for beginning spinners and advanced alike! Mike Michels does a great job taking the spinners from how to be safe on the bike, to an effective warmup, to climbs and hill climbs. He also has you check your cadence so you are spinning at your maximum efficiency. He reminds the spinners that this is their ride - and to take it at your own pace. The cues are excellent - both Mike's verbal cues and the written cues on the screen. You could easily do this workout without the soundtrack, substituting music you like.I find the more I use the video, the stronger my legs have become. The cadence is not high because you are using the power of the pedal - seated and standing - to do some serious hill climbs. You will be using some high resistance in this workout to be able to do the slower cadence - but you will feel terrific after you finish the ride. The workout is motivational - but not obnoxiously so.

I just started spinning for exercise and ordered this video the same night I ordered my spinning bike. The video is well done and contains some cadence music/beats. The only thing that knocked a star off my rating is that it is an advanced routine. Yes, I know, nothing in the title states "beginner". However, for a 44yr old guy to keep his HBR below the 75% range was almost impossible with this video (I want an aerobic workout, not an anaerobic workout). I'll keep this video securely tucked away so that I can reevaluate it after a few months of spinning.

You can do better on You Tube for spin classes

You really workout with this 45 min routine. How hard or light it is will depend on how much resistance you add to the flywheel. Follow the instructions from the instructor and you will not get disapointed. Note this is a strength workout so do not expect cadence above 80 rmp and you should not go beyond 85% of you heart rate in order to stay in the strength region.I liked this instructor. He does not make you mute him with all the inspirational bla bla unlike Josh Taylor.

Decent workout. Gives you exactly what the description specifies. All climbing. Wish the music was louder, but I realize you need to hear the instructor. The instructor was decent. He knew what he was doing, but he's not super motivational.

I just purchased a spin bike and this video to get started after only taking 1-2 spin classes. This video is great for a challenging workout for someone who isn't advanced, as I am not. I like that the instructor is motivating but not overly annoying. He also helps you determine your pace/speed/cadence if you do not have a computer. My spin bike toggles through a variety of screens and I cannot view my RPMs continuously. The music in the video actually changes also to help you stay on track with speed/ cadence changes throughout the workout.

I bought this to add to my spinning library. When I first watched to see what I was in for, I thought it would be way too hard. But it wasn't. I love these Mad Dog DVDs because they challenge you, and help you build your fitness. I'm 64 with a hip replacement a year ago and have become addicted to spinning because of tremendous sweat making, strength building, cardiovascular work out I get from this video and the others like it. If I can do this spinning program, anybody can.

Good dvd ... great to get started if ur new to spinning. Gets you used to being in and out of saddle and is quite a basic dvd. (When I say basic I mean Mike doesn't do loads of fancy things like on some dvds) however it does definitely make you feel the burn.Only bad thing about this dvd is the music in the background... it's a bit rubbish. Ide suggest you get a ipod or something out to play ur fave work out tracks on

Arrived today and used it straight away. It is an easy programme to follow and certainly encourages you to push yourself whilst being encouraged by Mike Michel. I’ll definitely be using this for a while.

The guy leading the session is very engaging and he keeps you going. Expect to work hard.

Arrived next day - great value for money and brand new in sealed wrapper. Great quality.

Very good instructor (Mike Michel} and enthusiastic class of spinners. Music could be improved. One of the better spinning workout videos on the market.