Right Here 585

Just back from a week at the lake...ah! And tonight, back to the cycle studio...yeah! I was thinking I'd pull a 45-minute mix from the SPIN LIST archive and just remembered that I finished this one just before packing up for the annual family vacation week at our cottage in northern Michigan. When in doubt, … Continue reading Right Here 585

GUEST POST: No Missed Opportunities – Pedaling for Parkinson’s with Jenny B.

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, but there are several opportunities to learn more about this progressive brain disorder all year long: PARKINSON'S REVOLUTION is an indoor cycling experience that combines passion, determination and community to generate awareness and advance our mission toward a cure. Join us across the country (in-person or virtually) for a … Continue reading GUEST POST: No Missed Opportunities – Pedaling for Parkinson’s with Jenny B.

Drill baby…DRILL: Cycling drills to improve your riding skills

NOTE: This is NOT a political posts on energy policy! This IS a post about indoor cycling drills you can use to increase awareness, strength, endurance, and fun...while increasing class engagement and active participation. Another benefit of incorporating structured drills...class time passes quickly! Isolated pedaling – two varieties: pick a leg and focus on the … Continue reading Drill baby…DRILL: Cycling drills to improve your riding skills

Turning up the HEAT for your workout?: Addressing the potential benefits, risks, and safety precautions

This topic is nothing new, but worth revisiting from time to time…and the TIME is NOW. Today’s NYTIMES.com post was my inspiration for this post:  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/well/move/heated-workouts-fitness-benefits.html I also found this blog post on this subject:  https://blogs.bcm.edu/2024/08/26/staying-safe-during-heated-workouts/ In addition to the discussions above, here's my take on temperature in the cycle studio: Everything in moderation Honor … Continue reading Turning up the HEAT for your workout?: Addressing the potential benefits, risks, and safety precautions