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Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth Disagree on Spinning
While talking to PopSugar on their way to A Time For Heroes Celebrity Carnival, LC and Lo talked health and fitness.
Lauren told Pop that the housemates cook a lot at home and are firm supporters of organic food. Among many things they share, one is a personal trainer.
RealRyder: A Spin Bike That Moves
While attending the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association convention last week, I was roped into a 20-minute spin class on a RealRyder bike. Even though I was in my jeans, I knew this was a piece of equipment I wanted to check out. It is a spin bike that moves side to side, which mimics banking a turn on a road bike.
Hand Positions in Spin Class Explained
It is no secret that I love spinning, but sometimes the instructors don't explain all the details, and if you're new to class, the numbers for the hand positions can be a bit confusing. Not all classes use these hand positions, but if you take a class trademarked as Spinning, you will likely hear these numbers coming from your spin instructor as they tell you to stand and sprint. Here is a little cheat sheet so you know where your hands go while you pedal away.
Fit's Tips For Your First Spinning Class
It's no wonder some of us are intimidated by spinning classes: the padded shorts and biking shoes that many people wear on their way into class make it seem intense and exclusive. While it's true the classes offer an intense workout, gyms don't offer spinning classes with the intention of creating an in-house cyclists-only club. Stop being intimidated and try something new by participating in this challenging cardio workout.
Winterize Your Workout With Spinning: Pedaling Tip
One of my favorite indoor Winter workouts is spinning. While nothing beats biking on the open road, spinning for an hour burns a ton of calories, with the extra bonus of getting to rock out in the saddle. Similar to running on a treadmill, spin class is a perfect opportunity to focus on your cycling technique.
Winterize Your Workout With Spinning
In my opinion, nothing beats a long bike ride in the Fall. However, lack of light and low temperatures (not to mention snow and rain) can dampen anyone's enthusiasm to jump on the saddle. This is where taking a good old-fashioned spin class comes in handy.
ACTivism: Spinning Nation
If you like to bike but can't fit the seven day AIDS Life Cycle into your schedule, there is a new spin on donating to charity. You don't have to take it to the streets to fundraise physically – you can sweat it out in spin class on a stationary bike in a room with fans.
On June 28, Spinning Nation will take over 500 registered spinning facilities to raise funds to fight cancer and AIDS.
Cute Alert! Pup Takes His Treat for a Spin
Sing-a-long with me now:
The butt on this dog goes round and round, round and round, round and round . . .
Nicole's Spinning Her Way Lean While Pregnant
The always long and lean, even while pregnant, Nicole Kidman has started spinning to keep fit while pregnant. Here are details:
The actress is getting on her bike – stationary bike, that is – for a spinning class at Montana Avenue's Revolution Fitness in Santa Monica. The actress was spotted taking a class from teacher Bobby Neely on Sunday, sporting a white T-shirt, black leggings and, of course, her baby bump.
Round and Round: What to Expect From a Spin Class
Shopping around for a new form of exercise you can do indoors now that the leaves are turning? Might I suggest spinning? If you have never tried a spin class you might want to know what to expect before climbing up on a spinning bike and taking your heart rate for a wild ride.
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