we're on the road to nowhere..

Spinning..Ive tried to like it..really...but I don't..no crime in that of course, but its supposed to be a major calorie cruncher..or is it?

One things for sure, its creates shortened Hip Flexors ..an anterior tilt in the pelvis, short neck muscles, tight upper trapezius as the chin juts out, shoulders lifting up ,weakened glute muscles which all go to affect your posture, your back, your shoulders etc etc...
the very least you could do (apart from not going to a Spinning class) is to stretch them out if you are totally addicted to spinning..or your back pain wont get any better, havent got back pain yet? wont be long then if you spend time on the spinning saddle.
Educate yourself, or find someone who will tell you the facts. Be aware and use the deep core Transversus Abs to strengthen the back & torso, lengthen the spine, melt the shoulders down the back is sooo important, Pilates and Flawless form isnt all about the core..use the principles in every day life to reap the benefits 100%.

See the spine in this diagram? The Psoas(Your primary Hip Flexor, it lifts your leg..) is the first red muscle attached to the vertebrae..theres one each side of the spine (but not in this diagram). it snuggles each side of the lumbar spine and runs through your pelvis to the top of the Femur to the lesser trochanter , thats just in from your pubic bone, about a quarter in along the upper thigh where it meets your body.


Don't you think Metabolic Interval Training burns more fat than Spinning..research says Yes..and it also says that it carries on burning long after you've finished (24 - 38 hours!)..so I'm interested..got my attention for sure! and in less time..no more double spinning classes when you've got better things to do with your time.

Don't let your subconscious fool you though, its no miracle workout, looking at your diet is crucial to loosing the FAT..don't think you can work hard then eat crap every day, its not happening ..but allow the occasional "fall off the wagon" but don't beat yourself up about it, you are only human, get back on that wagon and keep going in the right direction.
...the information is out there folks, you've just got to be motivated to want to look for it, read it and act on it..sitting on the bum wont work the butt cheeks (your glutes!) thats Spinning out again then!!
this is one of my faves for firing them though..
Shoulder Bridge..with one leg raised before you start, knees in line, drawing the sit bones towards each other to fire those sleepy glutes, same rules apply as usual with the shoulder bridge , hips level, wide collarbone, shoulders drawn down the back, even weight in the feet, knees in line with the sit bones..aim for 10 each side with focus on 100% quality of the movement
Too much for your back to deal with right now? 
Start with alternating heel lifts once in the shoulder bridge "ski slope" position, once you can manage these with perfect form go on up a notch to alternating knee floats..work within your level, and when your technique is flawless, challenge yourself, maintaining that flawless technique of course...every time..no exception..