Saturday, January 26, 2013

Fresh Legs!

I teach A LOT of spin classes (indoor cycling) and for about 2 weeks I was having a real problem with leg fatigue.  I couldn't spin as fast and my left leg was aching during each class.

I remembered my cycling coach telling me to use cold water on my legs to help me recover from strenuous rides and it definitely worked for me before so I tried it again.  The very next day I felt an improvement.  I've been continuing to use cold water every day and today (after about 4 straight days of cold water showers for my legs) I actually felt like I'd taken time off (my legs felt that good!).  My speed was up, the aching was gone and I felt great! 

If you're having problems with fatigued legs here's what to do:  when you take your post workout shower, take the shower head and place it on one of your legs.  Slowly start turning the water to cold so you get used to it.  Once you get it as cold as you can stand it, rinse your legs for about 30 seconds each.  Then turn up the heat, wait about 30 seconds and repeat.  I do 2 rounds. 

Looking for some great spin classes in Kits/Point Grey (indoor cycling)?  Come to Wholey Fit!  First class is free!

Friday, January 04, 2013

I Feel SO Good Now!

Taking a break is great (and necessary!), but nothing feels better than getting back into the routine!

I spent a week in Powell River pretty much just sleeping, eating everything in sight and visiting with my family - it was a blast :)

I taught my first class on Wed. at 9:30am to a group of 10 'eager to get back at it' participants and I'm not gonna lie - I thought it might kill me!  I kind of love that feeling though ;) 

It's only day 3 of being back in the saddle, but I already feel stronger.  It really takes no time at all to get back in the swing of things!

So if you're looking for some fabulous indoor cycling classes (aka spinning) in Point Grey/Kits (we're on 4th Avenue & Alma) come check out Wholey Fit!

There are also Boxing classes (no experience necessary) and some really FUN interval training classes. 

What's keeping you from trying something new and fun?