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What is Aqua-Cycling and Does it Work?
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What is Aqua-Cycling and Does it Work?

We take a look at aqua-cycling, answer a few questions, and see if this new format is effective for ourselves and our students. Hey, it's summer! It sure is! What are some workouts I can ...

RidersWhat to Wear to Spinning® Class

What to Wear to Spinning® Class

When you climb onto the saddle of your Spinner® bike, you want to pedal until your body says stop. Having the proper workout attire allows you to focus on your performance, reducing the impact of c...

RidersHow Measuring Heart Rate Will Help You Crush Your Competition

How Measuring Heart Rate Will Help You Crush Your Competition

By Chere LucettTo be frank, I’m competitive, maybe too competitive for my own good. I once threw a basketball at my poor husband’s head when we played one-on-one (in all fairness, he was cheating),...

RidersSeven Tips for Keeping the Mind Body Connection

Seven Tips for Keeping the Mind Body Connection

By Jennifer Tipton Your Spinning® classes are thriving, and everyone is getting a great workout, but you begin to feel as if there is a lack of mental connection in the cycling room. As a C...

RidersExercise and Immunity

Exercise and Immunity

By Marc Bubbs ND, BSc, CSCS, ARTIs exercise running you into the ground? Do you often feel tired, sluggish, or fatigued? Are your fitness gains being cut short by frequent colds and flu? While exer...

RidersGetting Started: Five Essentials You Need for Your Spinning® Class

Getting Started: Five Essentials You Need for Your Spinning® Class

Before Spinning® Class If you’re going to your first Spinning® class, plan to arrive early to meet your Certified Spinning® Instructor and let them know it's your first time. They'll happily show...

Gyms & StudiosRisks of Rhabdomyolysis (Rhabdo)

Risks of Rhabdomyolysis (Rhabdo)

A cavalier attitude toward indoor cycling (or any exercise for that manner) can have serious consequences for new riders. No, they’re not going to get struck by a car or fly head over handlebars; h...

RidersHow to Determine the "Best" Warm-Up for You

How to Determine the "Best" Warm-Up for You

By Chere Lucett  When you hit the gym, studio, or whatever workout facility you go to, you don’t want to waste time (and energy) warming up. You’d rather jump in cold and get a move on, right? W...

RidersFour Ways to Stay Motivated with Your Workout Routine

Four Ways to Stay Motivated with Your Workout Routine

By Kate Amos We all know about the importance of exercise for physical and mental health, but it can be enormously difficult to put on those cycling or running shoes day after day, year aft...

RidersWhat to Avoid Before a Ride

What to Avoid Before a Ride

By Kate Amos Anyone who exercises regularly has likely developed a pre-workout routine. These habits can be a great way to mentally and physically transition into a workout, but sometimes what...