For many fitness enthusiasts, completing 100 spin classes is a major psychological and physical breakthrough. Reaching this milestone typically results in significant improvements in heart health, lung function, and lower-body strength in the glutes, quads, and calves.

"The real spin has only just begun."

But reality doesn’t work like that. Reality works more like a ceiling fan on a hot summer day:

The wheel itself was a mesmerizing blur of colors, with numbers and symbols etched into its surface. I took a deep breath, grasped the worn wooden handle, and gave it a mighty spin.