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Saturday, November 1st, 2008Can you say “ouch”? I have a bad habit of saying “yes” whenever a fellow instructor asks me to sub a class and sometimes I say yes to too many people on the same day without realizing it.
My ex-husband has a running joke about my handy dandy agenda and how I keep everything neatly tucked in [...]
Workout 25.2008 Music Mix
Thursday, October 16th, 2008This week I still have no microphone at the club where I lead a Spinning class, so I needed to create a playlist with words that would convey the message I wanted. On Friday mornings I teach a Colorgized Spin class which means a Spin with a purpose; at least that’s what it means to me. This type [...]
Aqua Cycle - Good idea or just another fad?
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008I love new products so when I heard about the Aqua Bike I wanted to know more. This is not a new gadget or fitness tool but it is one I have never seen or used.  The aquatic bike is easy to install, and is endowed with different levels of resistence. It unites both the advantages of [...]
Gyms seek ways to create new and exciting group exercise classes: Spin ‘n Sculpt
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008As a former Fitness Director and Group Exercise Coordinator for a mega fitness club I know how important it is to keep a steady stream of new and exciting classes on the schedule. Spinning has been around for years as has sculpting or weight training classes but the fusion of the two is not as common.
Spin ‘N Sculpt is an [...]
I Spin everyday and I am in pretty good shape but someone said I need “Muscle Confusion”. Huh?
Monday, June 9th, 2008Spinning is a fantastic exercise program because anyone can do it, all levels can ride in one class, the elements are of no consequence and it’s fun. The downside, no one exercise activity is enough to keep you balanced. Spinning for instance is leg intensive. Most of the activity is done while you pedal a [...]
More drama in Spinning
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008After my Sunday morning Spinning class chaos (see previous blog) I was sure I would not see another flaring of tempers in a class for a while. Of course, I was wrong. Tuesday morning I walk into my 830am Spin class and find all the bikes have a towel on them - this indicates that someone has [...]
Tips to keep your cycling class in their seats for the cool down
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008I have been teaching indoor cycling classes since 1999 and group exercise since 1986 and there is a common thread amongst many of the participants I have had over the years, they feel the cool down aspect of the workout is a waste of time. This blog will focus on cycling classes but can be [...]
I have been taking indoor cycling classes and I swear my butt is bigger. Is this possible?
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008This question is a very common one and I can certainly appreciate your concern. I have spoken to many women in my 20 plus years of personal training and group exercise teaching and I have not met many women who desire to get bigger. (Of course, there are always excpetions.)Â
Will Spinning (Indoor Cycling) Make My Legs Bulky?
Sunday, January 27th, 2008Although I have heard many people say their legs are big and bulky because of the Spinning classes, it simply is not true. The main reason this is not the case is because you are moving your legs the entire ride or hour as is usually the case. In a typical Spin class you increase [...]
Spinning is not all about the cardio
Friday, December 14th, 2007Spinning is actually a mind/ body experience that will enhance your physical performance. This means that while you ride you will use your mental ability to become more aware of your physical body. There is an enhanced awareness of the working body parts as you allow all the distractions around you to fade away and [...]
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