LEARN TO RIDE
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 3:47PM Cycling is hands down the BEST cardio workout I have ever experienced. I know that is a bold statement but cycling is fun, intense, effective and hard core to say the least. I can relate the vibe I get during a cycle class to the feeling I get during a yoga class. Although they are night and day, they both take me to another place inside my soul. I am able to clear my mind, experience a moving meditation that reenergizes my body. I credit this effect to the intensity of the class. There is no room for lost thoughts or wasted worries when you are pedaling your ass off.
I love the freedom of being able to control my own workout. I value my time and when I work out, I want results. I want to get to the nitty gritty, burn as many cals as I can, and SWEAT! Sweating is so good for your body and cycling does not permit a dry t shirt. I am proud of my sweaty self after a cycle class. I don’t know if any of you do this, but I like to give props to myself based on the amount of sweat on my shirt. The bigger the sweat stain, the more proud I am!
For those of you who have never taken a cycling class, I say, just give it a try. You are in control and you decide how hard you work. For those of you who are cycle regulars- I challenge you to really push yourselves. Feel your body working and feel the pedal stroke the entire way around. Care about your form and stick that tush way back when you are standing up! Let your body feel the music and the experience and let go of any thoughts or judgments. I give you permission to just lose yourself in a very effective workout.
Casey Phillips- A New Fly Fitness Follower
Setting up a cycling bike properly is vital to prevent injury so peep these fly tips:
Set the seat height so that it hits you right at the hip. Sit on the seat (aka saddle, baby!), placing the balls of your feet on the pedals. Push down on one pedal, stopping it at the bottom of the pedal stroke, where your foot is at its furthest point from your body. Your leg should be almost fully extended, but with a slight bend in the knee, and your hips should not rock as you pedal.
Once you get the seat about right, place your pedals so they are parallel to the ground, and look down to see how your knee is lining up with your pedal. Your forward knee cap should align with the center of the pedal. Adjust the seat forward or backward accordingly.
Now stand on the bike and see how your hands feel on the handlebars. About 40% of your weight should be resting on the handlebars while about 60% should be on your saddle. If you have too much weight up front, raise the handlebars; if you have too much weight on the seat, lower the handlebars.
Be sure both legs still have a slight bend in the knee at maximum extension. Most of us have one leg that's shorter than the other! Who knew?!
Keep in mind you always want to be comfortable because as we discussed- you are about to start a killer cardio workout!
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