Wednesday
10Mar2010

Cool news from Google: bike routes online from Google Maps

This is such a cool new thing, you can now select bike routes from point to point in Google maps.  It will take into account traffic lights, hills and other practical factors.  So logical!  CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY.

Sunday
07Mar2010

Happy Songs, Happy spin class playlist, sunny day!

As noted in class this morning, it seemed when the sun burst through this weekend that we became flooded with gladness.  The songs were chosen to reflect his positive energy!  Honestly, don't we appreciate sunshine more than the people who have it all the time?

Feelin' all right - Joe Cocker, Born of Frustration - James, Jammin' Bob - Marley, Good Lovin' - The Rascals, Honey Baby (unknown artist), Good thing - Fine Young Cannibals, I'm Free - Soup Dragons, I'm so Glad - The Code Talkers, Did Ya Ever Look so Nice - The Samples, Shine Your Light - The Mavericks, Brown-eyed Girl - Steel Pulse, Slippery People - Talking Heads, What I Like About You - Romantics

Thursday
04Mar2010

What makes an indoor cycling class great

If you've been a Spynergy rider for a while, you know our basic philosophy:  Great cardio exercise and all the amazing health benefits that come with it  should be FUN.  Wow, that sounds simple, and darnit it is simple.  Only the most disciplined and dour among us can commit to regular workouts that are boring.  Maybe for a few weeks.....but for a lifetime?  I don't think so.

As a Spynergy rider, your experience should be guided by 3 things:  1) a teacher that motivates and energizes, 2) an environment that is pleasant and 3) a convenient, efficient experience when it comes to scheduling and paying.  If we can provide those 3 things, we are succeeding.  Did we mention we want it to be fun?

How we doin?  Would love to hear your comments.

Sunday
28Feb2010

Video Intro to spin® or indoor cycling 

If you have never been to an indoor cycling or spin class, here is a video to de-mystify this great cardio exercise.  It introduces the basics of attending a class and answers general questions. 

 

 

Monday
22Feb2010

Tips to make your spin® class great (and lose some weight!)  

 1Cool visualization can help!  Imagine you are training for the Winter Olympics.....really imagine it.  It is 6 weeks before you meet your toughest rivals on the global stage.  Whoever trains harder and smarter wins.  GO FOR THE GOLD!  

2) Review the benefits of exercise in your mind (yes, looking good -- but there are some other amazing ones)  From Women's Health Magazine    

"Cardiovascular health is more important than any other single factor in preserving and improving learning and memory," says Thomas Crook, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and memory researcher. "You're working out your brain at the same time as your heart."

3) Don't forget calories in!  Here are 4 Easy Tips to help you control eating.  A) Slow down when you eat.  B) Don't eat while you open mail, read magazines or work on the computer  C) Don't eat when bored, D) Don't clean your plate.    

Keep an eye on the schedule for a new series of "Theme classes"  Monday nights in Wellesley.  This Monday Feb 22nd "Vintage Jams and Live Music" with Bill.....a 70 minute "trip".