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March 20, 2010 Leave a Comment

6 Tips to make spring spin classes more enjoyable!

1)  Schedule it.  90% is just showing up!  Remember, you can share your ride card with anyone in your family over 15 years old.

 6)  Eat right after class!   Something small, preferable with protein…it will  keep your appetite from viciously attacking you later in the day. 
 
2) Regular cardio gives you great energy, burns calories and reduces your chances of sickness and disease….. Keep this in mind when you’re making your commitment!
 
3)  Take breaks during class.  We carry tension in our back, neck and shoulders….in spinning and in life.  Take periodic breaks in the class to sit up, roll the shoulders, relax and gather yourself.
 
4) Enjoy the musicThis is a rare chance to enjoy a respite from your daily stress.  Embrace it.
 
5)  Have fun!   Seriously….the beauty of a great spin class is the magical combination of a great workout, great music and great fun.  Enjoy it

 

 

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March 17, 2010 1 Comment

Allman Brothers — my first show since the 70's

The Venue (United Palace Theater, 175th and Broadway)……unbelieveably ornate and lush.  25 minute subway ride (express thru Harlem)…the A train from 59th.

The Vibe: Older and greyer than I thought.  Mostly mellow, a few rowdies, happy group

The Show:  They still jam.  This was no aging "greatest hits" deal….Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes were firing on all cylinders and Gregg's voice was still powerful.  Awesome drum solo……a few great covers:  The Weight, Only You Know and I Know.  3 Drummers, powerful, pulsating sound…….great trippy images and visual show behind

Set 1: Hot’lanta, Can’t Lose What You Never Had, Trouble No More, Come & Go Blues, Rocking Horse > Little Martha Tease > Jam > Rocking Horse, Gamblers Roll, Only You Know & I Know, Kind of Bird, Statesboro Blues

Set 2: Melissa, Good Clean Fun, Black Hearted Woman>Other One Jam, The Weight, Every Hungry Woman, Jessica > Will The Circle Be Unbroken > Oteil Solo > JaBuMa > Jessica

Encore: You Don’t Love Me

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March 10, 2010 Leave a Comment

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.

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March 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

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

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March 4, 2010 Leave a Comment

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.

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