Trophies: NCAA March Madness Theme Ride 524

The 2023 mix is in the works, here’s a look back at the ’22 mix…

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One more post before Monday, I’ve been relentless on the laptop this weekend!

I thought February was ripe for THEME RIDES…but March is a Mad Theme month too! I think this is my first attempt at March Madness / Game Day Ride mix, so LMK what you think (I love your LIKES, COMMENTS, and SHARES!).

I used some resources from GOOGLE, YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, and my personal favorites over the years to craft this 66-minute SPINlist (I couldn’t cut any of them). I hope your team goes all the way to play (WIN!) on April 4th!

SPINlist and Summary Ride Profile:

WARM UP: Gonna Get It Started / JAXSON GAMBLE

FIRST CLIMB…JUMPS ON A HILL: Start Me Up / The Rolling Stones

STANDING JOG / SEATED SPRINT INTERVALS: HandClap / Fitz and The Tantrums

HEAVY RHYTHMIC CLIMB…ALT SEATED / STANDING: Let It Rock / Kevin Rudolf, Lil Wayne

HEAVIER CLIMB: Believer…

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Caffeine & Cycling performance

I spotted an article teaser from The New York Times: Scientists agree that drinking coffee before working out can improve performance. But it’s important to know the potential downsides and how to best use coffee to your advantage. Here's how to use coffee correctly before a workout...https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/well/move/caffeine-workout-exercise.html If you like the pictured mug, check this … Continue reading Caffeine & Cycling performance

Do It To It 528

Happy MLK Day!
Also another 6PM Happy Hour Ride tonight…with an ENCORE of this HIIT mix.

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After reminiscing with a 2015 post earlier this week, I decided to give #252 a REFRESH, and add another 15 minutes for a Full Hour Burner! If you’re ready to DO IT TO IT…this is IT!

From a 2020 Lauv track to an 80’s track from Yes, and lots in between…this really is IT!

All these artists: Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Regard, Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Adele, Journey, DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge, Seether, ACRAZE, Cherish, Lauv, LANY, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, American Authors, Fifth Harmony, Kid Ink, Metro Station, Yes, Garbage, The Weeknd!

Summary Ride Profile and Playlist:

WARM UP: I Like It / Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin

ALT SEATED / STANDING FLAT: I Like It / Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull

ALT SEATED / STANDING HILL: Rumour Has It / Adele

SEATED FLAT: Any Way You Want It / Journey

ALT SEATED…

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From THE OTHER STUFF: Too Old for HIIT — Stay Healthy Weekly

We grew too old, Susan and me. I worked at the fitness center, not in the gym or the pool, but upstairs with the management. I worked out the finances. Twice a week, I biked in before sunrise to instruct spin classes. These are in the news lately, spin classes, the online ones. Peloton made […] … Continue reading From THE OTHER STUFF: Too Old for HIIT — Stay Healthy Weekly