Cycling’s Power of Three

Cycling is the one of the best forms of exercise that accomplishes multiple goals in a short amount of time. But if you are still not totally convinced the following are the three most powerful reasons to invest in a good bike, some padded bike pants, a helmet and an hour on the trails or road. Power of One Bored with your workout? You won’t be when you take up cycling. You get out the spinning room, out of the gym, out of the house and into the sunshine and the fresh air. Your bike can travel just about anywhere … Continue reading →

On Your Marks! Get Set! Go!

I’ve been talking to some of my readers out there and I owe some of you some responses – for those of you who’ve been waiting more than a couple of weeks, you have a huge thank you for your patience coming from me. I’ve had a bad several weeks here with a bug that I just couldn’t seem to shake. Turns out – it was a dysfunctional Eustachian tube in my ear – now that the doctor knows what it is, he was able to give me a prescription to fix the problem and I’m finally starting to feel … Continue reading →

Spinning

If you have ever gone to the gym these days, you are probably familiar with the term “spinning”. Spinning is an exercise tool used by thousands of people as part of their workout regimen. Essentially, it is riding a stationary bicycle for about forty minutes while listening to stimulating music and following the instructor’s directions. Who enjoys spinning you ask? Most cycling enthusiasts who enjoy riding outdoors during the nice weather make the transition to spinning class rather smoothly. Also, at home stationary bicycling isn’t as much fun as cycling with others and having an instructor there to motivate you … Continue reading →

Triathlon or Bust 7: Bike Gear for Beginners

I’ve probably enjoyed bicycling as exercise more than any exercise I’ve ever tried, and stuck with it for about three years now. I’m actually looking forward to the bicycle leg of my upcoming triathlon, because this is where I have the best chance of a respectable time. Road biking is a lot of fun, and I wish I would have tried it sooner than my mid-thirties, but I was always a little mystified about what gear I would need and what kind of a bike to buy, and how much it would cost. Lucky for me, my husband helped me … Continue reading →

The Saturday Morning Bike Army

This morning, I was driving my daughter to gymnastics when we saw literally hundreds of bicycles speeding past and dominating one full lane of traffic. I lost count when we hit 200 and the bikes kept coming and coming and coming. My daughter, sitting the back seat of the car was as amazed as I was. “Are we in bike land, Mommy?” “I have no idea. But that sure is a lot bikes.” “There must be hundreds!” Easily. What should have been a five to ten minute drive took more than twenty, as we had to take our time in … Continue reading →

Cycle Away to Nowhere But a Healthier You

Few things are better for weight loss, or for a good time, than a bike ride around town, through the park or out in the countryside. However, the weather is not always permitting and people do not always have time or the proper equipment to get on the bike and hit the trails. There are substitutes that are almost as good. Jogging, spending some time on an elliptical machine, or engaging in aerobics can also elevate your blood rate, get the heart pumping and help you burn some calories and some stress. For an even closer substitute, there are recumbent, … Continue reading →

Spinning Exercises

The term “spinning exercises” refers to group-stationary cycling usually led by a certified instructor. This is a non-impact type of exercise that is enjoyed by people of all ages and levels of fitness. It burns many more calories than walking and is particularly enjoyable in large groups at many gyms across the country. Spinning exercises utilize a specially designed stationary bicycle and cycling movements that give you both a physical and mental workout. The spinning bike is supposed to be like an outdoor bicycle ride. The bike features fixed gear-racing handlebars, pedals with clips or cages and an adjustable bike … Continue reading →