As I bundled up this morning for my daily walk in my typical four winter layers of head to toe fleece & gortex, I realized that today is the March Equinox-7:02 am EDT to be exact. For those of us living in the northern h
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To Vegan or Not to Vegan
03/14/2013 10:36 pm
Creator: Jenn Zerling
Veganism is growing more and more popular each year due to the rise of various diseases that are more prevelent than ever. Diseases such as cancer, gastritis and heart disease are common concerns shared amongst most Amer
...Rating Our Perceived Exertion: Some Physiological Qualifiers
03/14/2013 9:50 pm
Creator: John Cargill
Rating Our Perceived Exertion: Some Physiological Qualifiers
Measuring one's exercise intensity is probably the best way to move, in actuality, from the realm of intention to reality. How many times have we 'gone out too
...The Spinning® Witness Protection Program
03/12/2013 8:15 am
Creator: Raquel Schmidt
The Spinning® Witness Protection Program
For Spinning® instructors, the expectations are somewhat clear when it comes to witnessing a “crime” being committed in class. The list of common contraindications is long and ra
...Are you over-training?
03/11/2013 6:56 am
Creator: Michelle Colvin
The irony of exercise is that while it's so good for your body, it actually causes damage to the muscles. Not damage in the conventional negative sense, but a "good" kind of damage that the body adapts to, overcomes and g
...Interval Training Burns Fat
03/05/2013 7:45 pm
Creator: Jenn Zerling
Many students go to Spinning® class to ultimately control their weight and most probably burn fat and improve their overall performance. I sometimes get the opportunity to teach to cyclists who are looking to build their
...Why Might we Consider Running for a Cross-Training Tool?
03/05/2013 2:00 pm
Creator: John Cargill
For those who have never considered running as a means to enhance their fitness beyond its current state, for those who are bored with their current routine, and for those who would claim both to be true; I offer this apol
...Water is King!
03/03/2013 6:00 pm
Creator: Jenn Zerling
Many students ask me what else they can drink during the day to help optimize their performance in Spin(R) class and for optimal health. Many don't want to hear the truth-just plain ole' water, I respond!
But what about
...Every song tells a Story
03/03/2013 3:45 am
Creator: Michelle Colvin
Following on from my previous Blog Post BPM vs RPM, here are things to think about when putting music to your profiles...
100% of what we put together has to serve the ride first.
It has to serve the ride, enhance it, and
...Affairs of the Heart
02/26/2013 9:30 am
Creator: Raquel Schmidt
A significant and ongoing challenge for many Spinning® instructors is motivating their students to invest in a heart rate monitor (HRM). The foundation of the Spinning® program (and really all cardiovascular training) is
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