Won’t Back Down 553

Happy Memorial Day Weekend '23! Last time in Chicago to visit my daughter and son-in-law (Mother's Day weekend), I squeezed in a morning Peloton ride...my first time with Tunde Oyeneyin. WOW...Tunde's 45 minute HIIT & Hills Ride (current leaderboard rank 5,557/46,626 - 493 kj output - 632 kcal burn) was one of my top Peloton … Continue reading Won’t Back Down 553

Dopamine Junkie 552

Suffering from low-D (D as in Dopamine)? Get your dopamine high in the cycle studio! Other great (natural) ways to boost your D are covered in the article featured below. Summary ride profile & playlist Warm up: Older / Steve Aoki, Jimmie Allen, Dixie Chicks Combo climb: Good Feeling / Bakermat, Rhys Lewis Sprints: If … Continue reading Dopamine Junkie 552

A LOOK BACK: Wellness Grind + For The Ride Inside…a pre-pandemic flash back!

After a subtle reminder of this connection made between Wendie and me a few years ago, thought I'd share this guest blog post dated September 5, 2019...just about 6 months before the world met Coronavirus. Be sure to explore all that Wendie has to offer at Wellness Grind! https://www.wellnessgrind.com/steve-canum/ Happy Friday-eve! BE WELL!

People Like Us 2.0 551

Last class I had the first artist suggestion in a while...The Band CAMINO. This was a new one for me...and a good add to my Spotify music collection. This 45-min mix has three TBC tracks, and check out a recent demo music video below. This spring the band is touring Europe...wrapping up with a June … Continue reading People Like Us 2.0 551

Do My Thing 550

My THING, Your THING - OUR THING...Let's just do it! Summary profile & playlist (60 minute version) Warm-up: Peace and Love / Wiz Khalifa Combo flat w/ standing runs (2X): Imma Love You / Tungevaag, Steerner Combo hill climb: Forget You / FAST BOY, Topic Seated flat with spin-ups (2X): Forever / Nicky Romero, Nico … Continue reading Do My Thing 550

Random Ride…Spin the wheel & SPIN 2 WIN!

Next week Monday will be my last time in Cycle Studio for a couple of weeks, and I thought I try something different before heading out of town to visit family on Michigan's eastside and the Sunshine State. This will have an added element of class participation. The only tracks I'm planning on for sure … Continue reading Random Ride…Spin the wheel & SPIN 2 WIN!

Better Together: Women’s History Month 2023 – Endurance Mix 549

IT'S MARCH...Let's celebrate women, wellness, and STUDIO CYCLING with this 90-minute Endurance Ride!

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

I Know Whatcha Want 547

Happy President's Day Weekend...all three days of it! WANT MORE TIME OFF...paid time off! (Not so) sadly, I won't be ON for my regular 6PM class on Monday, but I'll be back from the cottage and back in the saddle for the Sunday (2/26) Endurance Cycling class at Mary Free Bed YMCA (10:30-noon). And for … Continue reading I Know Whatcha Want 547