Spinning classes are very effective in motivating you to show up and
Keeping you spinning for a set amount of time. Some of us need the
discipline that it takes to show up for a class. Get to know your
body and what works and what doesn't. A proper warm up is a MUST.
Pushing hard gears is not the answer to everything. I would work in
easy gears and higher cadence first. I prefer my trainer in the
garage. I like my saddle on my bike and the fit is perfect - I don't
have to adjust anything. But I am older and stiffer - so I pamper my
body more now than I did when I was younger. Find some cycling
friends and do trainer work-outs together. Now is a good time to buy
a heart rate monitor and train in target zones.