RealRyder: A Spin Bike That Moves


Updated 12/08/11 2:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 18 comments

RealRyder: A Spin Bike That Moves

While attending the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association convention last week, I was roped into a 20-minute spin class on a RealRyder bike. Even though I was in my jeans, I knew this was a piece of equipment I wanted to check out. It is a spin bike that moves side to side, which mimics banking a turn on a road bike. Inappropriate attire aside, the class was great. Learning Read more

New Hybrid Class: Spinning and Yoga


Updated 06/14/11 2:26 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Spinning and Yoga Together in One Fitness Class

Since the new millennium rolled around, it seems like the ancient practice of yoga has been mixed with almost every form of exercise, from the Pilates hybrid Yogalates to kickboxing's Koga. A new yoga mashup is making its way into the fitness world: yoga and spinning. Before your third eye conjures up images of holding a downward-facing dog while clipped in on a stationary bike, let me explain Read more

5 Things to Never Do During Indoor Cycling Class


Updated 05/02/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Indoor Cycling Class Tips

Indoor cycling classes are an amazing cardio workout, but if you don't know what you're doing, you'll walk away frustrated, or, even worse — injured. Compared to other group fitness classes, indoor cardio cycling is also a little harder to pick up on when trying it for the first time. After getting the lowdown on what to expect from your first class, follow these rules on things you should Read more

Are You Not Using Your Gym Membership?


Updated 04/25/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How Warm Weather Affects Gym Memberships

Hello Spring weather, goodbye gym? Maybe you're ditching your favorite indoor cycling class because you're biking in the park, or perhaps you're skipping your regular treadmill session to hit the outdoor café with some friends. Besides warmer weather, now is also the time of year when New Year's resolutions start to fizzle. Whatever the reason, Spring can definitely affect how we use our gym Read more

Must-Have Gear For Indoor Cycling Class


Updated 01/17/12 9:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What to Take to Indoor Cycling Class

Indoor cycling studios are taking the fitness scene by storm — popping up in private studios and gyms all over the country as people can't get enough of this intense cardio workout. If you are new to indoor cycling, there are a few basics to know before heading to your first class, but just know that cardio cycling isn't scary! Like yoga, going to class prepared with a few essential items can Read more

Have You Ever Gone to the Gym Twice in One Day?


Updated 03/25/12 10:55 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Working Out Twice a Day

After a week of being home with the flu, I hit the gym twice yesterday, taking two sweaty indoor cycling classes. Normally, a lunchtime cycling class is enough, but when the end of my workday hit, I was craving another. By the end of the second class, I was feeling energized and refreshed, and luckily, I'm not feeling sore or overworked today. Since my gym only offers 45-minute cycling classes, Read more

4 Lunchtime Workout Complaints — and 4 Solutions


Updated 03/02/12 3:45 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Lunchtime Workout Complaints and Solutions

Early-morning workouts aren't possible because you're far from a morning person, and evening workouts just seem too late. That leaves the good old noon workout, but that too can have its drawbacks. Here are four things that make midday workouts hard to swallow, and how to fix them. I've Got Food on the Brain Noontime is lunchtime, and many of us have been programmed to eat at 12 p.m. ever since Read more

Burn 1,000 Calories an Hour With This At-Home Indoor Cycling Workout


Updated 02/29/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Indoor Spin Workout to Do at Home

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! On a recent visit to Cycle House in West Hollywood, I was amazed to discover how fast an hour-long indoor cycling class can pass when you're cycling alongside a high-energy, no-nonsense fitness instructor. It's no wonder celebrities like Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman are flocking to this new hot spot! Not only did Read more

The Best Indoor Workout Classes (Because It's Freezing Outside!)


Updated 01/18/12 6:27 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Best Indoor Workouts For Winter

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! There are lots (and I mean, lots) of reasons why my motivation to work out during the Winter plummets — from the snowy commute to freezing cold winds to the cold, dry air that hits my chest with such force that it becomes hard to breathe. (Ahem, there's a reason I sign up for races that are after September — this Read more

3 Things I Learned From My First Indoor Cycling Class


Updated 01/17/12 2:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

How to Prevent Injury in Indoor Cycling

Since it's important to vary workouts and keep the body guessing, this year I resolved to add indoor cycling to my usual running-and-weights fitness routine. I made sure to wear and bring the right items to the gym, but I learned a few technique-related tips during class that I wish I'd known earlier. Planning to try an indoor cycling class for the first time? Keep these three pointers in mind Read more