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greyhair biker
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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Location: GreenRiver, Wy
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject: spinning class or, 'I gotta stay in riding shape' |
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Hey, has anybody been doing a spin class this winter? I've been a bit out of it on here and I cant seem to find any threads on it but a few weeks ago I started a spin class up at our rec center. I gotta say I was pleasantly surprised. A good hard workout if you make it one, one hour non stop... :ride:
...soryy, no pictures although I think I might take a camera next & see if anyone minds. |
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tanya
Joined: 18 Oct 2005
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Location: Vegas Again!
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I can see the women smacking you in the head already. :cool2: |
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accadacca
Joined: 02 Dec 2004
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Location: On Your Screen
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I need to get back at it. I was in really good shape last riding season. With the sun out the last couple days it has made me ponder putting down the mtn dew. :lol8: I have never been one that enjoys the gym. It has to be outdoors doing something that I enjoy to get the exercise. "real exercise" I guess. Good for you for getting after it. :nod: |
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greyhair biker
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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Location: GreenRiver, Wy
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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The class has been great really. I've even had a few guys show from my MTB club, although the first two classes I was in the minority....only male...not bad odds really! :naughty:
One of the instructors is a friend of mine but she's trying to kick my butt - in the saddle - :haha:
I should be in fighting shape within the month. :2thumbs: |
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LeftyLover
Joined: 28 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Ya I've actually been teaching a spin class myself since Jan. 2nd this year. I've been really consistent with weights at the gym this year too. I'm not expecting to win the first race on March 1, but by the second one March 30, I plan on being on top of the game. Sorry I didn't go to Moab with you, I had a terrible cold to recover from. I'm planning on hitting St. George with Shagster on President's day weekend. We'll be sure to get some pictures of the beautiful 50-60 degree weather! |
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greyhair biker
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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Location: GreenRiver, Wy
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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had a bit of a learning curve with the spinning bike. When it came time to do the first 'jumps' I instinctively 'jumped', literally...about flew right off the bike!...no freewheel and a 43# wheel doesnt just stop... :lol8:
I've got a couple classes this week before I go back on graves Thursday...although I think Tanya is right about the camera :roll: |
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greyhair biker
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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Location: GreenRiver, Wy
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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LeftyLover wrote: Ya I've actually been teaching a spin class myself since Jan. 2nd this year. I've been really consistent with weights at the gym this year too. I'm not expecting to win the first race on March 1, but by the second one March 30, I plan on being on top of the game. Sorry I didn't go to Moab with you, I had a terrible cold to recover from. I'm planning on hitting St. George with Shagster on President's day weekend. We'll be sure to get some pictures of the beautiful 50-60 degree weather!
Looking forward to the pics :five: - have another spin class tonight at 6 & then one tomorrow :ride: :ride: |
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live2ride
Joined: 20 Jun 2005
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Location: Riding my bike
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Gotta love sping class, I have been training off season attending spin classes for 2 years now, I love it. Also I have been playing raquetball 4-5 times a week for the past 6 months what a great workout. |
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greyhair biker
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:22 am Post subject: |
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| yes, the class can be gruelling, but thats what you make of it. Last nights' was all strenght conditioning....whew! not easy with a broken rib. It was a spinning/power abs class and I had to pass on the abs part! Todays' is at 4:30 and I can hardly wait....and NO I'm not taking pictures, although I did get requests to see pics of the Moab trip...always representin' :2thumbs: |
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live2ride
Joined: 20 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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greyhair biker wrote: yes, the class can be gruelling, but thats what you make of it. Last nights' was all strenght conditioning....whew! not easy with a broken rib. It was a spinning/power abs class and I had to pass on the abs part! Todays' is at 4:30 and I can hardly wait....and NO I'm not taking pictures, although I did get requests to see pics of the Moab trip...always representin' :2thumbs:
Come on, I wan't to see some Sexy pics of ya doing some abs... Gotta stay warm some how with you all the way up in BFE, I mean Wy. Jk. One a serious note, I just want to RIDE!!! and it is snowing right now. DAMN!! |
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greyhair biker
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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YES! another gruelling class tonight. Anyone that says this is a silly way of working out has never tried it!
...now I have to go on graves tomorrow and will miss 5 days - DAMN! |
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greyhair biker
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: |
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| ....note to self: don't do an ab workout thinking that a broken rib wont matter....not again... :smilehah: yeah, go ahead and laugh |
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fourtycal
Joined: 13 May 2005
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Location: Midvale
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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greyhair biker wrote: ....note to self: don't do an ab workout thinking that a broken rib wont matter....not again... :smilehah: yeah, go ahead and laugh
:lol8: :haha: :roflol: :toofunny: :fakelaugh: :roll_lol: :hahaha: |
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greyhair biker
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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Ok- I could'nt stand it anymore...I had to get out and ride just a little...and DAMN...it was cold!
....these pictures kinda suck from my cellphone but they tell the tale. |
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accadacca
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| Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh hell yer nutz. Wait, I knew that. :haha: |
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