So, you thought I forgot about my blog? I'm proving you wrong! Life gets in the way sometimes, but I'm back! John and I went to St. Maarten in May, I started my new job in June, a trip to Napa, CA in October and have been a very busy woman! Can you believe we are about a week away from Thanksgiving, 2009? With that comes extra food and extra lbs. I always seem to put on my winter coat during these months, but I'm determined to stay trim this year! First, I have been going to cycling classes at my gym for the past few months. Talk about a great way to burn calories! In a typical one hour class, you can burn up to 800 calories. It's also a great core workout for your abs, legs, gluteal area and back. I typically go 2-3 times per week. If you haven't been before, typically the room is very cool and dark. The instructor brings their iPod with programmed music and each song has a different 'routine'. There is a tension knob on the bike that makes pedaling more difficult as you turn the knob to the right. Instructors will have you sit, stand, etc. I just love it when the instructors play awesome music from the 80's! Also, you are really working up a sweat, so it's important to stay hydrated with plenty of water throughout the class and hours after the class. At my gym, most of the students are my age or older, so it's nice to see a more 'mature' generation getting into such a great workout routine! I hope you try cycling/spin class at least once and you enjoy it as much as I do!
