20,000 Views!!!!

Wow, you guys really are psycho's!!!  I started this little blog about a year ago and look how far it has come!!  I have had 21,000 page views as of today and that is so wonderful!  I am going to try and continue to post as often as I can and I hope you all are enjoying it.  Becoming a "follower" of my blog would really make my day :)

True Revolution, 11/22/11, 6:30pm

Wow, did we have a great time in class last night!  I have been getting an almost full house week after week and I cannot be more thankful for such a dedicated and hard-working team.  To show my appreciation, I always try to have new music and a positive attitude.

This profile was all about strength, so lots of climbing.  One member told me he burned 100 calories more than usual with this ride.

Warm Up
Life Gets Better - Ed Solo & Skool of Thought

Running Flats
Paradise (Infinity and you Know It) - Mashup-Germany
http://www.mashup-germany.com/

Running Flats
Turn The Levels - DJ Lobsterdust
http://djlobsterdust.com/

Hills
Better with the Lights Off - DJ Party Rock

Hills
Fight for You - Jason Derulo (remixed version of Toto's "Africa")

Climb
Rolling in the Deep - Go Radio.  This version is more punk than pop and awesome!!!

Climb
Take the World - She Wants Revenge

Running Hills
Mr. Know it All - Kelly Clarkson

Jumps
Fight for your Right to Party - Beastie Boys

Running Hills
Ride Insane - Sevendust

Climb
It will Rain Sex and Candy - Mashup Germany

Running Hills
Love-Hate-Sex-Pain - Godsmack

Hills
Roll Up - The Ready Set

Cool Down
Thanksgiving Song - Adam Sandler

Cool Down
Fly - Nicki Minaj & Rihanna

Avoiding Weight Gain During the Holidays

Happy Tuesday Psycho's!  Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, the main topic of conversation at the cycling studio has been about avoiding those extra holiday pounds.  While I am not a registered dietitian or a doctor, my advice is to just try to break even.  Enjoy the foods that you look forward to having and just workout more often. 

As in many cultures, food and the idea of sitting down to a meal together is an important part of celebrating the holidays.  Maybe it is mom's cookies or your friend's mashed potatoes that gives you that feeling of "home" or nostalgia.  Don't try to cut those out completely because that could cause you to binge later on and have feelings if guilt or regret - that is not what the holidays are all about.

Below is an article that I thought was interesting, so I thought I would pass it along.  The main points are that on average, we will consume around 3200 calories on Thanksgiving. It only takes 3500 calories to gain a pound, so keep that in mind!!  In one cycling class you could burn up to 800 calories.  Let's all be thankful for that!

I am most thankful for my dedicated Psycho's for all of your hard work and support throughout the years.  Happy Thanksgiving!

 

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/have-a-lower-calorie-thanksgiving-feast

 

ABsolute Revolution, 11/10/11, 6:45pm

Opps, I forgot to post this for you all last week!

Warm Up
Good Feeling - Flo Rida

Running Flats
Mr. Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan

Jumps
Party all Night - Sean Kingston

Climb
Princess of China - Coldplay and Rihanna

Climb
Back in the Saddle - Aerosmith

Running Flats
We Found Love - Rihanna

Sprints
Warrior's Call - Volbeat

Recovery/Hills
Energy - SuperHeavy

Running Flats
Little Bad Girl - DJ Shocker

Climb
Crow & the Butterfly - Shinedown

Cool Down
Fly - Nicki Minaj & Rihanna

True Revolution, 11/15/11

Do you ever just have a "fat day"?  I have been having a fat week it seems and I noticed myself getting a little OCD with workouts and calorie counting.  Luckily, I remembered what my Registered Dietitian had told me about all of that.  She said it is not a bad thing to think about your activity level and what you are putting into your body.  It is only a bad thing if you think about those things constantly.  So, this past week I have only weighed myself once and have stopped tracking my calories.  My weight is well within a healthy and normal range and I just need to settle down, lol!!!

Warm Up
Hit the Lights - Jay Sean

Hills
Monarchy of Roses - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Jumps
Party All Night - Sean Kingston

Running Flats
Smells Like Teen Spirit - Club4Life

Running Flats
Barbra Streisand - Duck Sauce

Climb
Not Your Fault - Awolnation

Running Hills
For your Entertainment - Adam Lambert

Running Flats
D'Adore Hardcore - Scooter

Running Hills
Midnight City - M83 (love this song!)

Climb
Princess of China - Coldplay & Rihanna

Running Climb
Man in the Box - Alice in Chains

Hills
Better with the Lights Off - DJ Party Rock

Running Flats
We Found Love - Rihanna

Cool Down
Let's Stay Together - Al Green

Cool Down
Fly - Nicki Minaj & Rihanna

Check us out!

The Revolution is being featured on News Channel 13 at noon on Friday!  You might also get to catch it on wnyt.com.  Come see what REVolutionary workout is REVolutionizing the Capital District!

Cycling 11-8-11, 6:30pm

I am back baby!!!!  I am sure that many of you out there can relate to the amazing feeling that I had when I went into class on Tuesday.   I feed off of the participants positive energy and I always admire everyone's determination and power.  If you have ever experienced the "runners high", I can attest that indoor cycling at The Revolution provides you with that same feeling!  Mentally, physically and spiritually I almost feel connected to everyone in the room in a way.  We are a pack, one tribe, one team determined to have healthy and positive lifestyle.

Warm Up
Good Feeling - Flo Rida

Running/Standing Flats
Hit the Lights - Jay Sean

Hills
Don't Move - Phantogram (this is a local band!!)

Climb
Irresistible Force - Jane's Addictions (the lyrics are perfect!)

Jumps/Jumps on a Hill
Cheers (Drink to That) - Paulette

Sprints
Ride Insane - Sevendust

Recovery/Climb
When We Stand Together - Nickelback

Intervals - Running Flats then increasing resistance to run on a hill for about 40 seconds
Pumped Up Kicks - Dr. Pack

Intervals - start on a moderate hill, add gear and push harder for about 30 seconds
For Your Entertainment - Adam Lambert

Hills
Called out in the Dark - Snow Patrol

Climb
Mr. Know it All - Kelly Clarkson

Running/Standing Flats
Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO

Cool Down
Fly - Nicki Minaj and Rihanna

Cool Down
How to Love - Lil Wayne

I'm Baaaaaaack!!

Happy Friday Psycho's!!  After begging and pleading with my doctors, I am coming back to spin!!  I do not have 100%  clearance to spin "all out" like I usually do, but I am so excited to get to be on that bike again!  I basically just need to sit upright every now and again to give my muscles a break and I can't really bounce around a lot (not like we do that in spin anyhow).

So, if you are in the area on Tuesday and/or Thursday night, come and see me at the best cycling studio in the country!  Myrevnow.com to sign up!!

Tuesday 6:30pm - True Revolution (60 mins spin) or Thursday 6:45pm - ABsolute Revolution (45 mins spin, 15 mins abs).

Join me for my big come back!!