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Category Archives: Spinfit
Tuesday thoughts…
Today I’m a little sore, but it’s a good kind of pain. Sore hamstrings, quads, butt, biceps, shoulders, and oddly in my right calf but not my left. It’s mainly in my legs though. I went a little lunge and … Continue reading
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What is Spin Fit?
Spin fit classes can be a great way to get in a vigorous workout – burning calories and keeping your muscles in shape – especially during the off-season. It’s a good cross training alternative to running and can really get … Continue reading
Wk6 – Spin, Walk and Feeling Old…:-S
Tuesday night and I went to Spin, but it just isn’t the same with Helen not taking it. Not that the instructor isn’t good – she’s just different and I like how Helen was so funny and motivational. Helen will … Continue reading
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Wk32 – Spin then Insanity Day 17 Cardio Power & Resistance
Wednesday night and I went to Bella as usual straight from work. I changed into my gym gear and my new Saucony Paramounts…. and went to up to the gym to go on one of the bikes. They were all … Continue reading
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Tagged 45, bellahouston, bike, cardio, climb, insanity, minutes, music, power, resistance, spin, strength
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Wk32 – Spinfit and Insanity Day 16 Cardio Recovery
You might have noticed I’ve been a little quiet about any training in the last few days… usually I start Mondays with an early morning run, but after my disturbed sleep on Sunday night after my 5 hours gardening and … Continue reading
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Tagged cardio, catherine, helen, insanity, recovery, spinfit
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Wk31 – No double spinfit :-(
Tuesday night: double spinfit night and I got a text from our usual spin instructor Helen saying her cover had phoned to say she couldn’t make it. Helen is laid up with a broken leg just now, so we had … Continue reading
Wk30 – Early morning gremlins then Double Spinfit
So Tuesday morning and I was going to do a wee 10k time trial before work… but the Gremlins came along and persuaded me against it! I actually got up, got my training gear on (I had to put a … Continue reading
Wk29 – Double Spinfit with Scott
Tuesday night and Helen was still off with her sore leg, our third week without her. 😦 We are missing her but tonight we had Scott again. He took us two weeks ago and we struggled to hear him. Once … Continue reading
Wk28 – Double Spinfit
Tuesday night, double spinfit night at Bella. This is the second week Helen has been off since she broke her leg…. and we had (the well known to Bella) spin instructor Leanne. A bit crazy, she does a lot of … Continue reading
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Wk27 – Double Spinfit
Double Spin on Tuesday night – tough work. Helen wasn’t there as she has sadly broken her ankle!! Arg! So she’d set up a guy Scott to take the classes. He was ok, apart from that he didn’t introduce himself, … Continue reading
Posted in Bike, Spinfit
Tagged bellahouston, cycle, hard work, negative, spinfit, sweat, thoughts
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