Spinning vs cycling help?

Yes it's probably the same thing. Spin bikes are made so you can stand up and pedal. They may just have regular exercise bikes. The best spin classes are outside where you actually go somewhere and can do it every day. Ride on bike paths for hours or hit the road and climb hills and go fast for a hour. You can buy a membership or a bike, if you don't use either one you can always sell the bike.