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Wednesday, July 8th, 2009I finally did it. I signed up for a half-marathon today in November. November 15th to be exact. If you are wondering why the actual date is significant, it is because I am following one of the first rules for goal setting. Studies have shown that for successful weight loss, for example, the first thing [...]
Some fun cycling drills to try in your next Spin/ Cycle class
Sunday, June 28th, 2009As a Spin instructor since 1999, I am always scouting the web for new ideas to keep my classes fun, fresh and exciting. Here are a few drills for you to try:
30 Second Hill: (this is a short hill if you have ever ridden outside)
* 30 Second seated climb 50%
* 30 Second seated climb 60%
* [...]
Why is it best to eat right after a workout?
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009There are so many trains of thought when it comes to what you should eat and when you should eat regarding the optimal intake of nutrition and how the body best utilizes what it ingests. I have never been one to eat or workout according to strict guidelines but the research certainly does show compelling [...]
Motivational Quote
Saturday, June 20th, 2009Every once in a while I come across a quote that makes me stop and ponder. Yesterday I was leading a workshop for my Athlekinetix program and one of the participants handed me his flyer or brochure and on it he had this: A goal without a plan is just a dream.
I like this because [...]
Why seek Ketosis?
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009Dieting is certainly not new and the quest for the perfect way to burn excess fat is possibly as old as, well, it’s been around, but what I don’t understand is why not just do it the right way? Eat properly, exercise, limit harmful behavior (eliminate actually) and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle.
People try to [...]
How bad is sugar for you?
Monday, June 15th, 2009It’s natural and it’s sweet, how bad can it be for you? Actually it is not bad for you per se but it is filled with calories which lead to weight gain. Unfortunately a side effect of sugar is that it actually inhibits the body’s ability to burn fat. In other words, it not only [...]
Best and Worst Celeb Bodies of 2009
Thursday, June 11th, 2009It’s funny, you look at your body and you think, “It’s just not good enough, ever!” Then you take a look at the best and worst bodies of the celebrities in 2009 and you realize you look better than most of the best bodies. If that does not make you feel like the hours at [...]
Remembering a Spinning Friend
Monday, June 8th, 2009Today’s post is dedicated to a friend who passed away this morning, Eddie Nacht. As I walked into my Spin class at 7am today a few members came up to me and said that one of our own, Eddie, was in a coma. WHAT? It’s funny, you are never ready to hear a friend is [...]
Cameron Diaz’s Butt
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Here is a topic you don’t read much about - Cameron Diaz’s Rear End. Never really thought about it I suppose but then I am not really that much into any celebrity’s body. Perhaps it’s because you can’t believe everything you see in print, perhaps it’s because for a movie role these actors get into [...]
Great Spin Songs
Monday, June 1st, 2009Usually I fill my blogs with song playlists that I recommend for great classes but tonight I am doing it a bit differently. Here are some songs along with why they are excellent to incorporate into your next Spin/ cycle class:
Bicycle Race by Queen - The name and the tempo will get you going. Has some [...]
