Risks of Rhabdomyolysis (Rhabdo)
A cavalier attitude toward indoor cycling (or any exercise for that manner) can have serious consequences for new riders. No, they’re not going to get struck by a car or fly head over handlebars; h...
How to Determine the "Best" Warm-Up for You
By Chere Lucett When you hit the gym, studio, or whatever workout facility you go to, you don’t want to waste time (and energy) warming up. You’d rather jump in cold and get a move on, right? Wro...
Four Ways to Stay Motivated with Your Workout Routine
By Kate Amos We all know about the importance of exercise for physical and mental health, but it can be enormously difficult to put on those cycling or running shoes day after day, year after y...
By Kate Amos Anyone who exercises regularly has likely developed a pre-workout routine. These habits can be a great way to mentally and physically transition into a workout, but sometimes what yo...
By Maggie Winzeler of WellnessWinz.com When it comes to travel, planning can get overwhelming. These days, the options seem endless. All-inclusive or pay-as-you-go? Four star or five star? By land ...
Are Your Supplements Ruining your Ride?
By Chere Lucett Yes, I’ll admit it. My training needs a little oomph from time to time. My rides are flat, and so too is my inspiration, but my abs are not. I figured a little more “go” might hel...
Stealth Health in Your Workout Routine
By Jennifer Ward, RD, LDN, CLC, CPTI’ll never forget finishing second in the swimming section of a local triathlon and my boyfriend (now husband) asking me what happened. Even though I told him tha...
“Is Climbing Making My Legs Bulky?”
Spin Life Q&A | Educated Answers to Commonly Asked QuestionsQ“Is Climbing Making My Legs Bulky?” One very common question I get asked from my students is, "Is climbing making me bulk up?” ...
With Hydration, Balance is Crucial
The water bottle is the most important piece of equipment for any Spinning® class, and dehydration – even slight dehydration – can have serious consequences on performance and health. A study publi...
Take the Guesswork Out Of Intensity
By Linda Freeman, Star3 Certified Spinning® Instructor Unarguably, training within specific zones of intensity provides the tools and measurements with which to structure and interpret effort and...