According to research, ice baths can be helpful — at least in comparison to doing nothing. In a new report in The Cochrane Library, researchers at the University of Ulster in Ireland pooled data from 17 studies involving 366 people, many of whom sat in ice baths for several minutes after cycling, running or lifting weights.Continue reading “Ice Baths Help Recover – It’s painful, but worth it!”
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Preserving Muscle As You Age
Looks like consistent weight training and running will stay on my fitness agenda for a long time. Preserving Muscle As You Age
Skiing with the kids at Wolf Mountain last Saturday – such a good time!
Progressive Cadence Spinning Class
This profile focuses on a progressive transition from a lower cadence of 65 RPM up to 90 RPMs, and repeats 3 times. Throughout the class I asked them to focus on one thing at a time such as relaxing the shoulders, using the hamstrings to pull through the bottom of the pedal stroke, etc. DetailsContinue reading “Progressive Cadence Spinning Class”
ToGrooveShark = brilliance!
This is a brilliant site that allows you to copy over music playlists from Spotify. ToGrooveShark = brilliance!
Spinning Class – Feb. 15, 2012
Here is the playlist I used last week in a few spinning classes I taught. We spent most of the time focused on aerobic base-building but we did jump into some strength building and high intensity intervals. Warm-up Increased cadence, continuation of warm-up Steep, out of saddle, short climb Long endurance set Intervals Full recoveryContinue reading “Spinning Class – Feb. 15, 2012”
Interval Training for Overall Health – NY Times
Interval Training for Overall Health – NY Times
Spinning Class – Camp Williams Profile
Last Saturday I went on a great ride with a group from Union Park area down to Camp Williams. I had to turn around at that point while the group continued on. I took the first half of that ride and turned it into a great Spinning class profile which was approximately 18 miles. 7Continue reading “Spinning Class – Camp Williams Profile”
Here is a diagram to show the Spinning® (diagram source: http://www.spinning.com/spinning-enthusiasts/energy-zone-chart.asp) heart rate zones. As an estimate, here are the formulas for figuring out your maximum heart rate (MHR): Men: 220 – age = MHR Women: 226 – age = MHR Please note, these are just estimates. There are several effective ways to acquire your MHR andContinue reading
Endurance/Power Intervals Spinning Class
Today’s profile focused on staying within the endurance and strength zones, with three 4:00 minute power intervals at a specific cadence with increasingly more resistance. The last interval was the most difficult and we jumped into the high intensity zone. Here’s the playlist: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Spinning+-+2%2F1%2F12/66841796
Tyler Toone 