Turn the Spin Cycle On
It's time to give yourself a good old fashioned butt-kicking. How are you going to do it? Spin. Don't worry - there's no dizziness involved. The lights will be dimmed, the music will be loud, and you'll be working up a sweat on a stationary bike. If you haven't heard of it yet: spinning is an indoor cycle training program that gets your heart racing (and calories burning) for around 40 minutes to an hour (visit the Spinning website for more info). If you haven't tried it yet: what are you waiting for?!
It's good to keep your body confused and avoid the same exercise day after day. Additional benefits: spinning is less hard on your joints than running - so swap out your run every now and then with a ride. And get this: a study found in the Archives of Internal Medicine said that cycling for as little as 20-30 minutes a day can decrease your risk of gaining weight over time (cyclists were 46 percent less likely to gain weight!). Start spinning now - here's some places you can try it Downriver:
Each gym has different membership and drop-in rates (some feature free first-time classes) - click on the links above to find out more info.
You might try this once and get hooked (like I did!). If that's the case, you're going to need some spin gear - and maybe a new bike to practice your new addiction outdoors. Try browsing around Cycle Connection or Roll Models for all of your cycling accessories.
Women's Health Magazine has a great feature on top-rated cycling gear, tips to improve your form, DIY cycles, and more: check it out here (not just for ladies - guys you can check it out, too!).
May 19 - Grosse Ile Duathlon: You have just enough time to train for this 5K Run/10K Bike/5K Run - Challenge yourself and get out there!
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