Category Archives: Cycling- Indoor
Core exercises for cyclists–and everybody!
We’ve all heard time about the importance of having a strong core. It helps us improve posture, prevent back pain, and perform our workouts more efficiently while minimizing the chance of injury. Spinning and cycling rely on strong core muscles to stabilize your body–but they don’t really work your core. So how can you build the […]
Add this superfood to your diet!
Image if just one food had all of the following qualities: Great source of vegetable protein Good source of fiber Contains cancer-fighting flavonoids Great source of vitamins A, K, C, and E Great source of iron Great source of folate (perfect for pregnant moms!) Lowers blood pressure Protects vision Boosts immunity Protects bones Improves brain […]
Get stronger, faster, and treat those nagging aches and pains once and for all!
Maybe it’s a bad lower back…a hip issue that just won’t go away…or recurring plantar fasciitis.* Or maybe you just want to feel stronger, faster, and make your body more injury-proof. Whatever your reason, there’s never been a better time to check out Dr. John Dandelski at Sport & Wellness Chiropractic. Now through Friday, July […]
Classes cancelled Tuesday, July 3 & Thursday, July 5
This just in: All classes at WSC at 1211 CT Ave have been cancelled on Tuesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 5 in honor of the Fourth of July–so my Spinning classes will not be held next week. The gym will be open but why not enjoy the great outdoors? Mix up your routine and […]
Don’t forget to drink!
As summer is upon us here in DC it’s not a bad time to remind everyone about the importance of proper hydration. According to the USGS our bodies are about 60% water, brains 70% water and lungs a whopping 90% water. Even mild dehydration can affect your workout by raising your heart rate, body temperature, triggering […]
Spinning shoes: Well worth the investment
Are you a spin class regular who’s still wearing sneakers to class and curious about the benefits of dedicated clip-in spinning shoes? Curious about buying a pair but don’t know where to begin? Wondering about those cleats on the bottom–what kind to get, and how to put them on? This post is for you! […]
When is less of a workout more?
When we’re hitting intervals! You’ve heard me say it many times: interval training is the best way to burn fat and boost fitness–and the science proves it. In fact, shorter interval workouts can be more effective than much longer workouts done at a moderate intensity. Read all about it on this NYT blog. Check out this […]
Are you overtrained?
Do you NEVER miss a workout, seven days a week? Do you feel the need to CRUSH IT every time, making every workout a high-intensity sufferfest? You’re likely doing your body more harm than good! Check out this great article from Training Peaks about the dangers–and symptoms–of overtraining. And remember, if you’re showing signs of […]
New bikes!
So the new spin bikes are in at the Washington Sports Club at 1211 CT Ave, with mixed response. Some taller men–those over 6 feet–had trouble with the bike handlebars banging their knees. Turns out that the handlebars, unlike our old bikes, have a fore-and-aft adjustment just like the seats. So tall folks, slide those […]
Sage advice indeed on why we don’t bring weights into the spin room…
…or point our toes in the pedals! Here’s a link to the article I mentioned in class today by my favorite indoor cycling guru, Jennifer Sage. You may have caught a piece that Good Morning America aired about an indoor cycling fad that includes weight training on the bike (see the piece here). These gyms […]