Shinin’ Bright 397

Inspiration: HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just two days in, but we're off to a great start and SHININ' BRIGHT! I've not been in the gym since Christmas Eve, the holidays have bumped me off track, but today it's all good and was back at the Spartan Stores YMCA for a back to back 2-45 minute ride … Continue reading Shinin’ Bright 397

Class Schedule: Winter 2018

Still in 2017, but 2018 is already shaping up to be a busy year. Make this your year to encourage a friend, family member, co-worker to check out an indoor cycling class! Flywheel, SoulCycle...or locally, at one of these great spots: GRAND RAPIDS PARKS & RECREATION / Downtown Grand Rapids - TUE 6:30 - 7:25PM … Continue reading Class Schedule: Winter 2018

Class Schedule: Fall 2016

Back to Class! After 3 months of summer fun and freedom, time to get back into a routine...cooler weather and steamy cycle studios. Indoor Cycling continues to be the GO TO workout for intense interval training, powerful cardio, calorie torching group exercise programs. In the Greater Grand Rapids area, the BEST offering of indoor cycling … Continue reading Class Schedule: Fall 2016

Make It Happen 340

Inspiration: It's been a busy blog posting weekend...along with a few other OFF LINE activities this weekend. I used this mix for the 8AM class at the Spartan Stores Family YMCA today...was a soaker and lots of good feedback from my SUNDAY FUNDAY riders (Sundays are always more FUN when you get rolling with an … Continue reading Make It Happen 340

Hold On Loosely 258

Inspiration: Every other weekend I'm on for a busy triple spin class line up...two Saturday AM classes and one Sunday afternoon class...all 45 minutes. This weekend, I get to do an early AM class at my former home YMCA location in Byron Center...I love the time (it's a full 60 minute class), the group and … Continue reading Hold On Loosely 258

Schedule: June / July 2014

So HAPPY to be back on the early AM crew at Spartan Stores YMCA, along with Matt, Ro, Margaret and Melissa...best way to start your day! The new schedule starts next week and runs through mid July. Spartan Stores YMCA – WED 6:00-6:45PM (Intermediate) – THR 5:15-6:00AM (Intermediate) See YMCA website for full Studio Cycling … Continue reading Schedule: June / July 2014

(Spin) Happy 156

Inspiration: Every other Saturday AM is Beginner Cycle at the Spartan Stores YMCA. All Beginner classes are just 30 minutes long, and it's time for an updated ride mix. Get HAPPY! Genre: Alternative, Pop, Rock Approximate time: 31 minutes Ride Playlist: Happy (from "Despicable Me 2") - Happy (from "Despicable Me 2") - Single Timber … Continue reading (Spin) Happy 156

Spinning®…certified

Now that it's been a year, here are some reflections on Spinning® and becoming a certified class instructor. I'll never forget that first class at the Ramblewood Tennis & Fitness Center in suburban Grand Rapids, MI. It was the mid 1990's and a new exercise class was sweeping the nation...Spinning®. After the preliminary business of … Continue reading Spinning®…certified