(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

Ridin’ music…and more

Here are snapshots of three I worked on earlier this week...plus a favorite Classic Rock playlist from Melissa V., another Cycle instructor at the Spartan Stores Y.  Ride details to follow.  Right now...time to enjoy the weekend UP NORTH!For you foodies, I have a special pic for you (my Grilled Salmon with Butter & Lemon … Continue reading Ridin’ music…and more

Schedule: May ’13

May is also National Mental Health Month. Consider supporting organizations like Hope Network Behavioral Health Services, based in West Michigan, serving hundreds of individuals with a variety of mental health conditions...from Ottawa County to Bay County. ...and in support of you own mental and physical health, SPIN often! Spartan Stores YMCA – MON 7:00PM (5/6) … Continue reading Schedule: May ’13

Cycling in the City

What organization offers more than 75 spinning classes weekly*, throughout greater Grand Rapids? The YMCA of Greater GR! • David D. Hunting (Downtown Grand Rapids) • Spartan Stores (Wyoming / Byron Center) – An Official Spinning® Facility • Wolverine World Wide Family (Rockford) • Visser Family (Grandville) • Southeast (Forest Hills / Cascade) Find out … Continue reading Cycling in the City