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Why I Love Spin Class, Yoga, and My Personal Trainer
I first started spin class at a local Y before my first daughter was born. I went religiously each week for about a year. Once I became pregnant, I cancelled my Y membership and didn't look back. Fast forward several years and two children later. I was feeling kind of blah and tired of just using my home elliptical machine. I joined a gym that had an emphasis on health versus fitness. I knew I wanted to take spin classes and I purposely joined this particular gym because of the large amount of classes they offered. The days and times were so varied too. My first spin class was a year and a half ago. I was surprised that I managed to keep up with the instructor for an hour. I spent the summer of 2016 trying out spin classes with different teachers. I settled on Mary, whose class is extremely challenging. She also plays the best music. I started off going once a week then twice a week. By the early winter I was down a pants size. Spin class is an hour long and it involves sitting, standing, sprinting, intervals, and arm exercises. Men and women go to class and the ages range from early twenties to mid seventies. I also tried a new class at my gym, HIIT spin. This is high intensity interval training. It was only a half hour class. I really didn't find it challenging and I hated the music. As you can tell, music while spinning is very important to me. I went back to regular spin class, only attending Mary's class. This summer I missed a few weeks for various reasons. The first two weeks back I was so sore the following day. It does take awhile to get used to. I notice that when I spin I feel energized. To me, it's genuinely a fun activity. It's really hard work if you have a challenging instructor, especially for an hour. It's such a great sense of accomplishment when I complete a class. Spin is a great boost to your self-esteem. Exercise is proven to release endorphins. It helps with your mental health too. I try to go weekly and I schedule it in my phone like an appointment. If I miss a few classes I feel very lethargic. I feel that when I'm energized I'm a better mom to my kids. I even took my pregnant sister-in-law to a class. She really enjoyed it and was able to keep up. I would check with your doctor first if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions. I highly recommend trying a spin class!
By Lauren S.8 years ago in Longevity
Clean Eating Breakfast Recipes
Instead of having an order of pancakes or sweet pastries try these tasty and easy clean eating breakfast recipes. These meals are super easy to make and very rich in nutrients. As opposed to eating a high amount of calories and carbohydrates in the morning, you should have a clean eating breakfast filled with protein. You will notice your energy level increase and you will have an easier time staying on a diet. Whether you are constantly rushing in the morning or have ample amounts of time there is no excuse not to try these healthy clean eating recipes. Your body will be glad you're choosing to eat protein in the morning and not fatty and sugary foods, which can actually make you hungrier.
By Jessica Herring8 years ago in Longevity
Superpowers & Superfoods for Overall Superhealth
HOW TO EAT WELL ON A SUPER-FOOD DIET ON A BUDGET. For those who are on a financial budget and have an Aldi supermarket supermarket store near where you live, it is the most inexpensive place to buy all your quality, super food ingredients. This applies whether you are a singleton or even where you have a large household to feed.
By The True Journalist8 years ago in Longevity
The Sweat Sanctuary
I try to keep my mind out of spinning yarns about works still in-the-making. It’s a guilty, dirty habit of mine. Right now, however, my legs are so chafed that I’m laying belly first on my bed. I may or may not have cried out for divine mercy per application of aloe vera...
By JC Hunter8 years ago in Longevity
The Unnecessary Complexity of Simplicity
“Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from worry. Freedom from overwhelm. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from depression. Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Real freedom."
By S P8 years ago in Longevity
Easy Clean Eating Chicken Recipes
If you are looking for an alternative to eating fast food or unhealthy meals, you should give these clean eating chicken recipes a shot. They are delicious and very easy to make. You don't need a ton of experience cooking to make these meals. These quick and tasty dishes will make you feel more energized and are healthy lunch and dinner options.
By Jessica Herring8 years ago in Longevity
Perfect Sports' Diesel Whey Protein (Supplement Reviews)
Bad pun aside. Perfect Sports' Diesel Whey Protein is one of the hottest selling protein supplements on the market. Whenever I ask my gym friends what supplements they take, 90% of them mention Diesel. And I can see why. I've used it myself for a better part of a year, and it's probably my favourite brand of protein (and I've had certain kinds that were better, but I find Diesel is the most consistently good).
By Nick Doek8 years ago in Longevity
Train Your Mind to Love the Gym
Working out for me has always been a necessary evil. It takes a lot of effort for me to want to go. Don’t get me wrong, I love the feeling of being a strong female, and once I do get there and start working out the feeling of dislike disappears. I like gaining muscle, I like being lean, and for a long time (6 years) I was even training as a kickboxing fighter. Trust me, I love that stuff. But it’s just hard to keep me in the mindset that I have to be there. I need to take care of myself better so that I can be the badass that I’ve always been.
By Kimberly Love8 years ago in Longevity
Mid-Life Question
I have a seemingly easy question, unfortunately it has a hundred different answers depending on who you ask. Define old age, middle age, and being young? There are many factors to incorporate, many parameters to include and a pile of personal input which is why there will be so many answers. I ask as a forty-seven-year-old who’s not sure which, if any, bracket I fit in. Here are some of the things I think need consideration in working out the answer.
By ASHLEY SMITH8 years ago in Longevity
Negotiating the Cancer Maze
It's never going to be something that you expect. Old, young, middle age, a tiny child, mother, father, sister, brother, aunty, uncle, grandpa, grandma, neice, nephew, friend... we are all in it together because it's an unfair happenstance of life. The moment you hear the news differs for everybody. We are all unique and how we react to the news can have an insight into how we respond to the treatment psychologically. I personally had the mindset of "Right, just tell me everything I need to do from now to get past this," while trying to choke back a sob at the unexpected nature of being told it's worse than we thought. Over the past nine months of dealing with two lymphomas — Non-Hodgkin's and Hodgkin's — at 23 I have mentally collected tidbits of information, knowledge and advice because that's how I naturally handle challenges, so I would like to share these with others who find themselves in this situation and swimming in what often feels like a bottomless pool.
By Emma Smith8 years ago in Longevity
Grand-Daddy Day-Care: Part Two
I don’t hold it against them. Not the piss, or the vomit or the poor manners, the lapses in thought, the absence of silence. It’s only Week 2, after all. I’m optimistic at 8 AM.
By Jonnell B8 years ago in Longevity
3 Convenient Beverage Hacks that Can Boost Your Health
In a world where most of us are too busy living in what seems to be a never-ending rat race, ensuring a nutrient-dense eating agenda can be an arduous task. Here are three beverage hacks that are quick to prepare, and can help you achieve your nutritional ambitions without delaying your day.
By Josh A. Gutkin8 years ago in Longevity