Lets talk about Spinning......

So a couple of weeks ago I went to spin class at my gym. I had taken spin before, a long time and about 30 pounds lighter ago. I hated it back then, I am not even sure why, but for a long time I always would laugh when someone would say they were taking a spin class. But a friend of mine suggested that I take it since I have been looking for some extra cardio to go with my running. So I sucked it up and gave it a try. It was horrible. The seats are small and I felt like my fat was spilling all over, I also wasn't good at it, it takes some skill to be able to stand up with out putting pressure on your hands, so I felt like my insecurities were on display for the whole room. That's an irrational feeling I know since everyone could care less about what I am doing, their simply trying to survive the ride themselves. But nonetheless I felt really insecure and very emotional after the class was over. But it was an excellent burn, and the instructor was so good. Flash forward to this morning and I was right there, spinning those pedals with the best of them, upping my resistance at every cue, and sweating up a storm. Moral of this story, First impressions aren't always the best impressions, everything deserves a second chance.

 

Some fun facts about Spinning:

• Spinning scorches about 7.2 to 13.6 calories per minute, or about 500 calories per class.
• All that pedaling is also great for leg toning as it strengthens your glutes, thighs, and calves.
• Spinning is an anaerobic exercise and it builds up muscular endurance over time
• Abdominal muscles get a workout through proper posture and technique.
• Spinning brings self-discipline in pushing forward and completing the workout.
  
  So go on try something new, maybe it wont be spinning, maybe its rock climbing or kickboxing, whatever it is step out of your comfort zone and try something new!

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Workout of the Week!!

Lets do some Jump roping this week! This is such a great workout, and you can do it anywhere (well mostly), its low impact and gives you a slow burn. Now I admit that this is not a slip I pulled out of the jar this week, but its been an exercise that I have been wanting to make the workout of the week for a while, and what better time than right now. I am always seeming the contestants on the Biggest loser jumping rope, so I did some research and turns out, that if you keep a moderate pace, meaning between 70 to 120 jumps per minute, you can burn around 12 calories/minute. That's amazing!!

 

I always feel really clumsy when I am jumping rope, so while I hope I look like the girl above I feel more like;

 

 

You can find Jump Ropes at any store, I got mine from Target for $3. You can't beat that! Go on Jump for it!

 

Laters!!