Where can I find/download spin class videos online?

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Q. I just bought a trainer for winter/bad weather training and would like to download some spin class-type videos online (for free) please point me in the right direction (youtube works too, but i cound'nt find any)

Thanks a lot!

Answer
I looked a long time ago and never found anything. I just recorded one of my favorite programs on TV and played it back when I exercised. Start out with a very easy 10 min warm up and the increase your pedaling speed to 70-90 rpm's with just enough resistance to get you heart rate to 70-80% of max. A heart rate monitor is a great help during any exercise. Stationary bikes are very boring and people tend to try to rush though the exercise just to get it done and end up quiting after 15-20 min. You want to ride for 45-60 min or longer.

I bought this one and it comes with a mount so you can put it on your handlebars. It makes riding on a stationary bike more rewarding when you know how well your are doing.

http://www.amazon.com/Omron-HR-100C-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000A5CEUO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1284654148&sr=1-1

What is the best way to burn fat?

Jamie

I'm 19, 5'4'' and 110 pounds. Clinically I'm considered underweight, but I do have problem areas. I would like to burn fat from my butt and stomach, I'm just not sure how. I stretch, do yoga and walk occasionally, but these don't seem to work. Any suggestions? Thank you.

Answer
Moderate intensity cardio.
And if you want to increase the results, include intervals (aka wind sprints).
And obviously, adopting a diet that avoids eating fat as much as you can will minimize sabotaging your exercise efforts.

If you're not walking at intensity that makes you breathe open mouth, it's likely just not intense enough (but still, it is better to be doing that, than nothing at all).

Cardio could be jogging, biking/spinning, elliptical machine, rowing, Zumba, etc.

Also, although it's a popular belief that advertisers still use to sell exercise equipment, you CANNOT control where your body consumes stored fat.

In general, the body consumes fat in reverse order that it stored it.
Thus, the first place one gets fat, will likely be the last place to get lean/toned.
Fat loss is systemic, meaning thoroughout the body.

Research has shown that men tend to get fat in the belly first, whereas women first tend to deposit weight in thighs and glutes (butt).

You CAN target building muscle, however.
So, if you used to have fat, saggy triceps (back of upper arm), with exercise alone you could build the tricep muscle, making it firmer, but you will still have a layer of fat over the muscle.

If you want to learn more about above info, read Covert Bailey's "The Ultimate Fit or Fat."
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Fit-Fat-Covert-Bailey/dp/0618002049/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1/181-6546497-7248637

But I warn you, his position is that there is simply no shortcut to combined good excerise and diet.
That's why it's important to find some kind of cardio activity you enjoy so that its easier to stick with it.

Namaste',
dwb

edit: Just saw this article about the big benefits of variety in workout activity.
(i.e. don't do the same thing every day of every week, because the body is just too darn good at adapting to the same old routine).
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41198554/ns/health-womens_health/

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What are an good pair of shoes for spin class?

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Rachel

I have been taking a spin class regularly for about 2 months now, and am interested in investing in some spin shoes. What are a good brand of spin shoes? I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money on them, but I do want something that is going to be worth it. Do the shoes make a serious difference? As of now I am using a normal pair of sneakers.

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You can get a pair of Shimano MT-31 or MT-21 shoes for around $40.
You can find other brands on sale for around that price. You probably want SPD shoes and clips. Check with you instructor.

Nashbar and Performance usually have good deals.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/SubCategory_10053_10052_200383_-1_200275_200297

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/sub_cat.cfm?subcategory_id=2120

If you have a bike get a set of SPT pedals for it and they include the cleats. Other wise you need to buy the separate cleats.

Clippless shoes will allow you to use more muscles in you legs and will tone them more then just wearing sneakers. You will also burn more calories for that same reason.

What Modifications Could Be Done To A Road Bike To Make It Faster?

Galleon

I rode on a Exitway Ergo Team,which is Classified as a Road Bike.I am just a little curious n' stuff,what modifications could I do to my Bike to make it faster?I mean,of course I know that its all about the Leg Power,but i'm still pretty sure there are Mods out there for Speed.

Answer
You can achieve a lot just by setting the cycle up correctly for you, and making sure it's running smoothly.

You can check the following:-
Saddle and handlebars are set correctly for you.
The chain, sprockets and gears are clean, well adjusted and lubricated.
The brakes are adjusted correctly, and not dragging.
The wheels spin smoothly.
You have road tyres inflated close to their maximum pressure.

Anything else is going to cost money, and will have less of an impact on your speed than improving your own leg power.
If you have slick tyres they are faster than tyres with aggressive tread.
The wheels will make a difference, but how much you will need to spend to gain a noticeable improvement will depend on what you already have.
Replacing components with lighter ones will have a negligible impact on the cycle's performance, but if you do need to replace anything, then buying something better will help slightly.

At the end of the day it's really down to the rider. Someone from the TDF will still be faster on a cheap cycle than an average rider on a top line cycle.

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How many calories do you burn on a bicycle ride?

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The Oracle

I am amazed at the controversy over this, wondering what others think. Crank power output meters only measure power at the crank, and do not consider a persons metabolic calorie burn (calories burnt running the body). I have a Forrunner 305 and have run it side by side with a crank power meter, and low and behold, when you add in the metabolic rate - they almost match.

Heart rate is affected by many things, but most importantly - hydration. You could get a faulty reading (high) from being under hydrated - Rule of thumb - one pinch of unrefined sea salt for every 16oz of clear water you drink (You'd be surprised how this will lower you blood pressure and heart rate - that's right - lower). You should drink in oz's 1/2 of your body weight a day (180lb person = 90oz of clear water a day - don't forget the sea salt as water by itself is a diuretic).

Any thoughts?

Sources - Years of spinning, biking and a book titled "Your Body's Many Cries For Water."

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As a rule your body is only 25% effective in power output most of the calories you burn are in the form of heat, so what ever the power meter reports is not the total calories burnt, a conversion to K-Joules is a better measure of the calories used.(1 cal. = 4kj)
This site is fairly accurate, with in reason.
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/calculat.htm

Fzr 600 voltage problem or something?

Charlie Ha

My 1992 fzr 600 has trouble with the battery or something. The battery is brand new and it dosent seem like I'm getting enough cranking power, what happens is in the morning or after the bike sits about 8 hours or so after running, it will turn over slower than it should and it dosent seem like its getting enough juice. So if I hook it to a charger it spins it over quick and dosent take but one or two rotations to fire right up. After you go to town or run the bike for 5 mins it spins the motor over fast and fires right up. I'm positive my problem lies there now and not in the valves or carbs. I went through the valves and found one tight one and I fixed that. And it helped it some but not all the way so any advice helps thanks.

Answer
Something is either draining your battery , like a direct short or faulty switch.
or
something is not charging your battery like a failed VR or stator
You can test with a cheap multi meter and google, its fun and easy

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Any recommendations on a clipless pedal system for a road bike?

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John C

Seems there hasn't been any discussion on this in at least a year...wondering about the latest and greatest.

I currently use SPD's, and these days I'm not riding as much as I used to. Only 100 or so miles a week. I guess you might say I'm trying to get back in to riding shape.

Anyways, I'm starting to get a little right knee pain when I'm forced to really crank, like in a climb. I'm also aware that SPD's don't get much float, and I'm wondering if that may be part of the problem.

So, thinking of options. One possibility that seems to get decent reviews are the Speedplay Zeros.

Thoughts? Comments?

Answer
The best way to avoid knee pain is to do an easy 10 min warm up and spin at 70-90 rpms in a gear that is easy. Saddle height and placement is also critical. I would also check the placement of the cleats on your shoes.

http://www.caree.org/bike101cliplesspedals.htm

swimsuit season!!!?

Q. ok, if i jump rope for 5 minutes a day, each healthy ----- no junk food. and have gym class every other day, FOR 5 MONTHS, will i be ready for swimsuit season....i have a belly (NOT HUGE) but annoying that i need to get rid of, and my thighs need toning......do you think i'll be ready if i do this?
jump roping also works out your whole body too.....my gym class is 90 minutes.

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I agree with the poster who said "Crunches don't get rid of belly fat, they get stronger abs. You will need to do cardio if you want to lose weight."

First you don't need to lose weight to slim down. What you want to do is reshape your body so that you have more muscles and less belly fat. It's is not a question of losing weight but replacing the fat on your middle with muscles else where on your body.

You can't choose where fat will be reduced. You can't target fat. You can choose which muscles to build. Targeting which muscles you build is very easy, you just use them !!

To lose weight you need to build up your bodies need to burn energy every day. You need to increase your metabolic rate.

The best way to do that is to build your muscles and the most important muscles are your lungs and your heart muscle.
This is why people talk about doing cardio workouts. Workouts that exercise the heart and lungs for a period of time. That means running, spinning, biking etc.

You should start doing cardio it in short blocks of 5 minutes with a couple of minutes to recover and then another 5, recover, another 5 and so on.

Try to build up to the point where you are doing 45 to an hour. Then as you get fitter and recover faster, cut back on the recovery breaks.

5 minutes of high intensity jump rope is the wrong start. You can still do it, but you need to work on lower intensity and longer duration: Endurance.

To help you get the intensity and duration better balanced you may want to invest in a heart rate monitor, (and good running shoes). Get one with programmable zones and upper and lower alarms.

In the first few months rate your progress by your increased endurance.

Seek the advice and help of a school coach or personal trainer from a gym. Get them to help build you a personal exercise plan, and then review and expand it every month based on your progress.

Try finding the various running clubs in your town. Most offer free advice and free or very low cost training.

You already know what to do with food. Eat regularly at least three times a day. Eat lots of green and leafy stuff, (not lettuce) and lots of other veg and fruits.

Cut back on all junk food, fried food. No sodas or so called energy drinks like red bull. You can use a little gator-aid for workouts that last more than 40 minutes. (Both during and after.)

Try to eat some protein after long hard workouts, preferably within 30 minutes.

Add pliaties to help strengthen your core.

Keep a log of your workouts and your progress.

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How do I prepare to audition for the colorguard team and what should I be expected to do?

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ABC2

I have no experience pretty much but the guard director says most do not. I want to practice spinning and such too so if you know some good places on the web to find out please leave links =)! By the way when i say color guard i mean dancing with flags, sabers and rifles (not like folding a flag)

Answer
Most Guard instructors will teach a short routine to audition with, as well as basic terms and techniques. Often they have you audition with a group of others. You may be called in several times so don't stress if you made one mistake.

some tips

-try to practice in front of a mirror or a sliding glass door so that you can see your angles and adjust when needed
-remember to count in your head during the audition. Many times people don't realize that they are moving their mouth as well
-Keep your head up, don't look at the floor unless that is part of the routine
-If you make a mistake just jump back in. Laughing it off or beating yourself up about it isn't going to do you any good. Just jump back in.
-Look confident, even if you don't feel confident in what you are doing
-spins will come natural after a bit, tosses take a bit longer. Don't be afraid of getting wacked by the flag. It will happen, just like falling off a bike when you are first learning how to ride.
-dance experience and a good memory will help

hope that this helps

How to exercise for a perkier and toned butt?

Ale

Hi so this time last year I was very into working out to tone up but now I've gotten really lazy and that's taken a toll on my once perky booty haha can someone give me a good and effective work out routine or exercises I could do to get my butt more toned and a tad bigger? Any tips are greatly appreciated! Thank you :)

Answer
The right cardio exercise and weight training activities (like squats
and deadlifts) can make a difference in your backside and help you get
those buns of steel. Find out the best cardio and strength training
exercises for strengthening and firming up your rear.
1. Squats.
Squats are one of the best exercises you can do for your hips, butt
and thighs. Stand with feet hip-width apart and squat, keeping back
straight, abs in and knees behind your toes. Let your butt lightly
touch chair and squeeze butt to stand up. Repeat for 2-3 sets of 8-12
reps and add weights for more intensity.
2. Lunges. Stand in a split
stance, with feet about 3 feet apart. You want both knees to be at
about 90-degree angles at the bottom of the movement, so adjust
accordingly. Hold weights in each hand (or place a barbell behind the
neck) for added intensity. Bend the knees and lower the back knee
toward the floor, keeping the front heel down and the knee directly
over the centre of the foot. Keep the torso straight and abs in as you
push through the front heel and back to starting position. Don't lock
the knees at the top of the movement. Perform 1 to 3 sets of 10 to 16
reps according to your fitness level and goals.
3. Step Ups. For step
ups, you simply place one foot on a step or platform and push through
the heel onto the step. This is an excellent exercise for the glutes.
4. Hip Extensions. Lie on the floor with feet propped on the ball,
legs straight. Keeping abs tight, slowly lift your hips off the floor
(squeezing the buttocks) until body is in a straight line. Hold for a
few seconds and lower, repeating 10 to 15 times.
5. One-Legged Deadlifts. You should skip this exercise if you
have any back problems. To do this move, take the left leg back just a bit, lightly
resting on the toe. With the weights in front of the thighs, tip from
the hips and lower the weights as low as your flexibility allows. Keep
your back flat or with a natural arch and make sure you keep the abs
contracted to protect the back. Squeeze the glutes of the working leg
to raise back up. Do 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps.
6. Hiking. Now the
exercises listed above aren't the only strength moves for the glutes,
but we often forget that there are cardio activities that will also
engage the backside. Hiking is one of those activities and it also
burns tons of calories. Also, walking up an incline automatically gets
your glutes more involved and, if you're wearing a backpack, you're
really getting a workout. A 140-lb person burns about 390 calories in
about an hour!
7. Biking. Riding a bike is great for your heart and it
also targets almost every muscle in your hips, thighs and butt. On a
stationary bike, alternate 3 minutes at 70-80 RPM with 2 minutes at
100-110 RPM for a calorie-blasting 30 minute workout. You can also try
Spinning at the gym or riding outside. Gear up to really work your
glutes! A 140-lb person burns 335 calories in 45 minutes.
8. Running. Running, like walking, is accessible, easy to learn, reduces stress,
helps in weight loss, and it makes you feel good. Plus, it really
works your butt, especially when you add a few hills to your regular
running route. A 140-lb person burns 475 calories during a 45 minute
jog.
9. Kickboxing. Kickboxing was a hot item back in the day, but it's
still a great workout. Controlled kicks work your hips, thighs and
butt while complex combinations that include punches will target your
abs to make them stronger. A 140-lb woman will burn up to 500 calories
with 45 minutes of kickboxing.
10. Walking. Walking is easy: you can do
it anywhere, anytime with no special equipment. There's no learning
curve and it's something you can incorporate all day long. If you walk
up hills, you can really target your glutes and, if you pick up the
intensity, you'll burn some of that extra flab off your buns! A 140-lb
person burns about 300 calories an hour during a brisk walk.

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What do you think about the LeMond RevMaster Spin bike? How do you think it compares to the other spin bikes?

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tcjtivo

I may be changing gyms. The one catch is that the new gym has LeMond RevMaster spin bikes. They are a bit older but in decent shape. Spinning classes are a priority for me. I tried a class with the LeMond and it was just so different than the other bikes that I'm used to, like the Star Trac and Johnny G's, etc. I just don't know if I can adjust and most importantly keep the mental motivation up to reach my goals. What are your thoughts? Thanks for any and all help that you can give me.

Answer
I won't ride on anything that has "LeMond" on it.

Tight Hamstrings- Is my saddle too high?

atomicdoug

I've been racing bikes on and off since the early 90s. Lately I notice during extended pacline riding that my hamstrings get tight, to the point where its uncomfortable. Is there a way I can adjust my saddle position to put more load on my quads and less on the hamstrings? I am pushing down too much on the pedals vs spinning? I set my saddle height using Lemond's formula.

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I'll bet your problem has more to do with overdevelopment of your quads, possibly in combination with a lack of stretching to help keep your hams loose. This is really common in cyclists. A stretching program is the best thing you can do...either some basic exercises or yoga classes.

Cycling positions just naturally produce an imbalance in your leg muscles. Strong quads and tight hams are the norm for frequent riders. If it gets pronounced enough, it can create knee stability problems and even backaches.

If your saddle height is correct according to Greg's .883 formula, then you should be ok. Lowering your saddle will only make the problem worse, and raising it may have no effect or it could start to cause you knee or achilles problems if it's too high. I'd start with gentle but frequent stretching and maybe consider talking to an experienced sports trainer or rehab specialist if you're really having troubles.

Hope this helps some...

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Why do I always have a camel toe?

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samantha

I always get a camel toe with anything I wear (leggings, jeggings, pants, shorts, yoga pants, underwear, bathing suit) I've tried panty liners, putting a tissue in between my underwear and pants and wearing a bigger size bc I thought they were probably too small for me. But I'm not even fat I'm actually really skinny size 00 I also don't like wearing long tops/shirts bc they make me look funny! Someone help please!

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Sounds like you're wearing ultra-high-waisted jeans/ leggings/ jeggings/ tights/ tube trousers that are too tight in the crotch. ..and/ or you are wearing underwear that isn't very supportive. ... and/ or you are wearing flimsy and/ or poorly manufactured garments that are constructed of extremely thin material.

Search for compression-style leggings. They are made of a thicker, denser fabric that contains a high Lycra-Spandex %, and serves to smooth the bulges, shape the bum, flatten the abdomen, and support the thighs/ keep everything contained and ward-off jiggling..

You may be slim but garments like that really have to be better quality and thicker/ denser (whether one is ultra-slim, or "fluffy", curvy.. or anything in-between). It isn't just about a larger size. Supportive bikini or boy-short underwear, made of high-quality cotton (preferably with Lycra-Spandex for stretch and to smooth) is necessary under body-con garments. The body-con garments should fit properly and support the body/ smooth curves.


As far as "..looking funny".. when you wear a tunic-length top, extra-long tanks, longer over-sized bf shirts, etc. (that cover the bum sufficiently). It can't possibly look as funny as revealing too much of your body. Only underdeveloped children should be wearing leggings, jeggings or tights as pants. Leggings aren't pants.
http://storminakcup.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/american-apparel-warning-these-tights-are-not-pants-300x216.jpg?w=470


Working-out at the gym, cycling, training for a 10k, lounging around the house, taking a yoga, spinning or Pilates class.. those are all fine. But wearing form-fitting garments with no long top, or even an extra-long tank, to cover the bum and upper thighs
=
too revealing for being out in public.

What would you think if you saw a guy walking around like this all of the time..?
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It's inappropriate. Men and women, teen/ tween boys, as well as girls, should abide by the unofficial (but still widely recognised) "no crotch rule" re: wearing athletic wear, cycling-bike shorts, running pants, tube trousers, leggings, jeggings, and tights. Long tops are necessary when/ if one opts to be in public wearing body-con bottoms.


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Pinterest Told Me To- Leggings Are NOT Pants:
http://pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/2013/10/leggings-101-leggings-are-not-pants.html

Your leggings are NOT pants-tumblr:
listen. those leggings? they arenât pants, ok?
http://yourleggingsarenotpants.tumblr.com/

Is my hybrid bike climbing hills properly?

Q. I recently purchased a hybrid bicycle. A 2013 GIANT Cypress DX.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/cypress.dx/9019/48868/

I took it out and realized that I seem to go a bit slower than most cyclists I come across that aren't on road bikes. This could just be due to my lack of skill or something.

But when I try to go up hill I notice that it is incredibly difficult, and I think I'm using gears properly, but it's just so painfully slow. I don't know how normal it is or at what speed I should expect to be able to climb hills - I'm sure it depends on how steep the hill in question is -- but is there any way to know how fast I should be going up certain kinds of hills?

Are there certain problems with the bike that could account for this?

Answer
Hiram

You have just begun your cycling journey. Consider that you do not really know how to ride yet. You are not in cycling shape. It can't ate you a long time to understand just how to ride. Months to get into shape, and years to understand how to handle your bike.

Start by reading up on "spinning". You can ask here too. Spinning allows the modern cyclist to ride both distance with speed, and have little fatigue. That will help you understand why you are slow on the road, and even slower on the climb. There are many people ho never learn.

Enjoy the knowledge. It will get you to where you wan to go. The other part is training!

Soccerref

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Where can I order a spinning bike for my home online?

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Justina

I am not looking for anything over the top expensive or overly fancy. Just something that I can hop on and do my thing if I can't get out for a run. Any suggestions on brands etc would be very much welcomed.

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Google spinning bike and you can find all kinds of places.

im looking into buying a spin bike for home use? any tips?

ttwaters

I am tyring to buy a spin bike that is relatively cheap. I found some on ebay but does anyone else know where to look? and what does the weight for a flywheel mean (im checking out a model that is made by gymtronix with a 40lb flywheel) thanks!

Answer
Invest in a small TV....it's boring!!

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How much do spinning instructors make? stationary bike class leaders?

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Steve

Well I want to get my certification to lead these spinning classes, but I am not sure how much they pay instructors. I don't think that they will pay much in a community centre, but maybe more in a private gym or something. Just want to see if it's worth it. If anybody knows what the going rate is around Toronto/Vaughan, Ontario Canada, that would be the closest to the area I live

Answer
Don't quit your day job.

What do I need to do to become a travel writer?

Blondie

I'm a 17 year old girl, graduating high school next year. I want to travel so much, I have a curious case of wanderlust. And writing is one of my main talents. What I want to know is...how to become a travel writer, like do I need any college experience? How do I begin my career? I need to know EVERYHING about becoming a travel writer.
10 pts to most informational, thorough answer. Thanks :)

Answer
Blondie, I know two travel writers online. Here's what they've brought to the table:

They travel, paying their own ways.

They go to places which are not the usual tourist destinations, or if they do hit some tourist spot, they go far from the usual tourist attractions.

They travel by unconventional means at times--how you get there is part of the trip. One woman became a travel writer by traveling from Canada well into Central America by bike.

Their writing skills overall are first-rate. Their copy does not need much or any editing.

They're okay with roughing it, crummy hotels, local foods and entertainment. This lets them see a place through a different viewpoint than most tourists do.

They have the ability to live out of one suitcase indefinitely, prepared for whatever activity presents itself.

They are content to spend days or weeks without being connected to the world online or by phone.

They have a travel companion who supports their goals--traveling solo can be dangerous if something goes wrong.

Often they have a spin or specialty--traveling with kids or teens, traveling as a family, traveling with a disabled person in one's party, traveling with a dog or a horse--or a specific focus like travel for purposes of hiking, shopping, motorcycle rides, or eating local or vegan.

Sound like something you could do? Then find a travel companion and "travel" the city or town where you live. Find the offbeat, the restaurants only the locals know about, the big event, the hotel tips, the insider scoop which would make a visit the best ever. Write it up. Submit it someplace, following their writer's guidelines to the letter. While you wait for a response, travel someplace else.

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Are there cyclometers for stationary bikes?

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Ian F

With fall and winter coming on, I am finding myself indoors a lot more. My school has some very nice spinning bikes at the gym set off by themselves. However, they don't give any output (cadence, watts, mph, etc). I want to put in a good winter of training but I would like some readings to track my progress. I could get a stand alone heart monitor and try that but do they make cyclometers for stationaries?

Answer
get a heart rate monitor


that;s the bottom line anyway

how many hours did you do, and in what aerobic zones?

miles don;t mean anything
watts either really

a lot of stationary bikes have HRMs, it;s easy to sense heart beat through the hands, but they may not have a lot of statistical reporting

the most basic HRM just says what your heart rate is, right now, no history, no % of max, no nothing, just beats per minute



wle

How can I fix my Gold's Gym Power Spin 210u exercise bike?

Staci B

Our Power Spin bike with the "virtually silent" magnetic resistance system has suddenly started to make really loud knocking sounds when we ride it. The sound comes and goes but is so loud that others in the room can't hear the tv when someone rides the bike. Anyone know what the problem could be?

Answer
if u wana lose weight at home without exercising......
the best way to lose weight
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and u will find so many tips for weight loose and weight loose reciepes.
u can try them and lose weight at home easily.

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How do you charge the battery on a '93 Yamaha Seca motorcycle?

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Kryle Busc

My friend just bought a Seca and the battery died on him today while he was riding it. Neither of us know much about bikes. Another friend of ours said it didn't have an alternator and it would have to be charged by a quick charger, which seems like it would be a hastle. Do these bikes have an alternator? If not how do you charge them?

Answer
The guy who told you the bike has no alternator is an ignorant. Keep him away from your friend's bike.The bike DOES have an alternator. It is housed behind the engine and above the gearbox in a cylindrical housing accessible on the left side of the bike. This housing has a cover with the word "Yamaha" embossed on it and is held on by 3 hex-head screws.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE should you quick charge a motorcycle battery. Motorcycle batteries are charged overnight on a trickle charger at 1-2amps max.

The 93 Seca uses a sealed battery, so you can forget everything you've been told about getting distilled water.

To remove the battery, remove the seat (it comes off with the ignition key), undo the two terminal cables, detach the breather tube, and lift the battery out. If this whole operation takes you more than 5 minutes, you really are incompetent.

Now put it on a trickle charger overnight. You can buy a cheap one at Wal-Mart but make sure it is a fully automatic model.

If the bike does not charge the battery while riding, the probable culprit is worn alternator brushes. You can access them by removing the alternator cover I described above. inside you will find 3 brush carriers. The alternator brushes are screwed on to these carriers. Replacements are inexpensive and easily installed.

EDIT- OK @waikryder, I should have said ''maintenance free'' battery instead of ''sealed''. But as far as the alternator is concerned, you are confused. The ''stator'' is the non-moving part of an alternator, the ''rotor'' spins inside the stator and together they produce alternating (AC) current. That's why it's called an ''alternator''.

What kind of bike should I use for intense street riding like on big hills?

vegasboy00

I'm trying to build leg muscle and get a strong lower body.

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You don't say how intense or how hilly, but if you really want to get strong then go with a single speed. One of the strongest young riders in this area (very hilly) trains exclusively on a single speed. He just built a new one using a 50 tooth chainring and a 16 tooth rear sprocket.

A fixie won't work for you. You'll need a freewheel in the rear and brakes -- at least on the front, but both ends are preferable. You'll find that it'll take incredible strength to ride up hills on this bike and incredible high rpm spinning to keep up with other riders in the downhills. In the flats this gear setup will allow you to ride in the high 20's with relative ease.

The good news is these bikes are relatively inexpensive and have fewer moving parts to require maintenance. While you can convert a conventional frame to a single-speed I recommend against it, as the parallel rear-insert dropouts on a dedicated single speed work better. Take a look at the Surley Steamroller (link provided).

My single speed is a Bianchi Pista, a track bike with front brakes and a freewheel added.

If you're not tough enough for a single speed, then just buy a conventional 20 speed road racing bike. This comment may cause howls from others, but DO NOT BUY a 27 or 30 speed (triple). They are for loaded tourists carrying 40 pounds or more, or for weenies. I'm 60 years old and live and train in the mountains and I don't need or use a triple!

Forget mountain bikes for the road, unless you get a hard tail with no front suspension. They are just extra weight and parts, and the suspension will bob on you, wasting energy.

Ben

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This is for the ladies I think...How do I keep from chaffing while Spinning or bike riding?

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girl_in_ve

I am a semi-out of shape overweight woman and I have gone spinning two times. I have no problem keeping up or dealing with the 60 minute workout but the guy who runs the program keeps telling me that my butt will toughen up. Ladies I don't have the nerve to tell him that it is not the butt that is getting sore but urr other parts even with a Gel seat. HELP ANY SUGGESTIONS.

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Hum... There are some good suggestions in here and a couple of bad ones as well.

You ought to know, there are really two major problems that can arise from sitting on a bicycle seat.

The first problem is pressure which can cause bruising. A gel seat cover and chamois can help with bruising. Also, your bottom will toughen up in a few weeks and you won't be as troubled by it. Getting off the saddle and pedalling while standing on occaision will help to releive pressure, as well.

The second problem is chaffing. Chaffing is caused by friction and you've got to eliminate the causes of friction to deal with the problem. Chaffing can lead to saddle sores, so you don't want to ignore it.

First, good, snug fitting cycling shorts with a chamois are an absolute necessity. If you already have some tight exercise shorts, you may want to buy cycling briefs with a chamois to go under your exercise shorts. Loose clothing is your enemy as bunching and gathering of fabric causes friction on tender bottom parts.

Secondly, be sure you go commando when you get the cycling shorts. Again, extra layers of fabric are your enemy.

Thirdly, a lubricant like Assos Chamois Cream or Paceline Chamois Butt'r will help. Body Glide may help but I tend to think it is better for preventing blisters where there is skin on skin contact when running (like toes) than for keeping my bottom from chaffing. The Assos product is medicated and will help clear up existing saddle sores and keep them from getting infected. It is, however, very expensive.

Talcum may help. I have never tried that before. Certainly it is cheap enough to try once, though.

Hope this helps.

Why do people dress up like Lance Armstrong to go bike riding these days?

Lubyloo

It used to be that you could go for a bike ride in regular shorts and a shirt, but now it seems like everyone wears bike shorts, bike shirt, helmet, gloves, etc. What's the deal?

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Luby

It has been that way for decades. Just more dedicated, hard riding folks out there today.

Every sport has equipment to make their sport safer and user friendly. The helmet speaks for itself. The best riders in the world wear their helmets daily.... good sign, that you as a novice, should wear one too!

The clothes make all the difference in the world. They don't have to be as 'loud' as many wear, but the padded shorts, and wicking jersey make cycling so much more comfortable. Moisture and road bumps are the enemy of cyclists. The gloves cushion the blows for many to avoid wrist pains. The shorts are a necessity!!! You will not believe the pain you go through... your butt and legs are so out of shape from just walking around..... you won;t believe it! Padded seat, gel covers DO NOT WORK! Only padded shorts and time in the saddle gets you over the hump!

Most people are so self conscious. Don't join them. I can tell that you are a newbie... trying to come to terms with something that you want to do. The major lessons of cycling are as follows: 1) Get the bike you need, not the one you want (Get a bike that fits your riding needs) 2) A cyclist never leaves home without helmet, padded cycling shorts, wicking jersey and flat kit (with spare tube, tire irons, patch kit and frame pump). 3) there is a right way to pedal that it is called spinning. Learn to spin and shift gears to maintain your spin / cadence rate. Spinning allows the modern cyclists to go great distances with speed, without fatgue!

It is a great sport, come out and join us!

Soccerref

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Is it OK to wear a bicycle helmet during spin class?

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Blazer

I have recently begun taking spin classes. However, I have heard of people having accidents, where the spin cycle tips over or where an irate participant pushes the cycle over out of spite. I would feel more comfortable wearing a helmet. In addition, it would allow me to create the proper mental atmosphere for the exercise, similar to being on the open road. Would that look odd or result in ridicule from my fellow spinners?
I can't believe you thought I was serious!

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NO!!! no helmet in a spin class, those are all rumors and if some one does push you over etc, you can take them to court for assault. Find a bike next to the wall or pillar so you can steady yourself if the bike tips.

How can I match beats per minute of music to indoor cycyling cadence?

funinsun

(The spin bikes at my gym have cadence displays on them). If my song is 120 bpm should my cadence also be 120?

Also, how do I determine my running cadence? Do I count strides in a minute?

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Use a watch with a second hand you want to count your knee coming up 12-15 times in ten seconds. Match your running to your fitness level cadence is not important in running. Run hard enough that you do not get out of breath. The cadence in cycling is so you don't pedal to hard and it's more efficient.

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How do I get my bike computer to start?

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vitkap1

I've got a Raleigh 73-1254-6, and it seems like I installed everything onto the bike properly + set up the tire size, and current time, but I don't know how to get the speedometer/ distance/ odometer, etc to start working... I lifted the bike and spun the wheel around to test to see if it would work, but it just shows a bunch of 0's. What should I do?

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Make sure the magnet is passing closer to the end of the sensor and as close as possible without hitting.

Is there a way to replace the spoke piece on my bikes computer?

Max

I just got a new computer for my bike (a cat one if it matters) and it came without the spoke piece thing that spins with the wheel.

Is there some makeshift way to put in a replacement for this thing, like a magnet and duct tape?

If not, can i buy just this one piece?

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Contact cateye so they can send you one. You can buy replacement magnets. Check or call the local bike shop.

http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Spoke-Magnet-Tool-Free/dp/B0025UM1IC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1239688123&sr=8-2

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Motorcyles that fit tall men?

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The Big Ma

I'm 6'7" tall, new rider, looking for a cruiser that would fit me, or at least a very customizable bike.

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the only real answer is to put aside some weekends and go to some dealerships and sit on some bikes. the ones that you like, take for a spin and see if you still like it.
any other suggestion (like this one, and not that one) denys you the experiance of seeing whats out there and possibly getting an inferior bike.

How to lose 30 pounds in 4 months starting today (March,4,2012 to June 1, 2010)?

TBD

Hello, my question is very important and i thought why not use yahoo answers. where there all of you geniuses to help my problem. My problem is that i have high cholesterol and i thought i needed to lose some weight. But i don't know how and i see other people do it but they make it look so easy but its so hard for me to do that.
Well here's my basic information
I am 15 years old and
i am 5'10'' tall and i weigh over 175lbs
and i have them man boobs too lol.
But what are some advices. i would love it if you would help me by giving me really effective workouts to start losing weight fast and also would really help me if you included a nice effective schedule.I do have a gym , i have a treadmill, bench workout , leg workout, Elliptical Trainers, dumbbells, and a spin bike. and i would also love it of you would tell me what type of foods i should eat everyday. also one very important how do i lose the man boobs?
well that's all i have to say and thank you for reading all of this, this would really help me so much and my crisis moment.
Thank you so, so much and have a wonderful day :) !

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I find that drinking water helps a lot in shedding weight. It isn't so much the water but the lack of sugar that's in drinks that does it.
I also walk whenever I can. Walking is very good for losing weight, so is eating less,.. Try it.

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Does the Women's Schwinn Legacy Cruiser Bike 26" come with handbrakes?

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thisthing(

Ok, so I saw it on Target.com and i loved it. The problem is that my dad won't let me ride it if it doesn't have handbrakes. Does it come with handbrakes or no? And is it also possible to add on a little basket on the front?

Yeah and here is the link:

http://www.target.com/Schwinn-Legacy-Cruiser-Bike-26/dp/B00160GL60/sr=1-15/qid=1249440736/ref=sr_1_15/181-2059643-3895303?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038576&field-original-keywords=bicylcle&rh=k%3Abicycle%2Cn%3A1038604&page=3

(And please only answer if you are sure, not only guessing)


Please help!

Easy 10 points~ :D

Thanks

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Nope, sorry no handbrakes.
I went ahead and checked out the website and read some of the reviews.
Here's what one woman said:
Reviewer: California Beauty "M&M" (Central Valley, CA)
- "The back pedal break is so comforting because I use to back pedal and with a gear bike it would spin but with the Cruiser it slows down. . ."
So, it has back brakes, meaning you pedal backwards for it to stop.
Oh, and another:
Swimmin Dudet "*POW*" (CA)
- "I was afraid that after getting it, it would be difficult to slow down at a hill, but the back-turn brakes are really easy to use."
Pretty snazzy.
Another lady said this [concerning your basket question]:
Reviewer: California Cruisin' (Sacramento area, California)
- "I also hand stitched a box made out of an old pair of jeans for the front and put patches all over it. Complimented on the whole look every where I go."
Well, I guess you can put a basket!
Hope this helped.

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what are the lyrics for the song Ihateyouiloveyou by the spin cycle?

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laura.

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Try here:

http://music.yahoo.com/lyrics

What's an amazing undiscovered band/artist?

kels112305

I listen to Owl City, Rocket to the Moon, nevershoutnever, Audio Summer, Sing it Loud, The Secret Handshake, Swimming With Dolphins, and The Spin Cycle. I want that kind of music. Thanks!

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Anya Marina - Satellite Heart My fav. song
Phoenix - 1901
Sia - Under The Milky way
Landon Pigg - Falling In love At A Coffee Shop
Charlotte Sometimes - Losing Sleep
Kate Vigo - The way you are

Those Are My Fav. Indie Artist. Hope You Like :)

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How can I make my Marin Fairfax 2007 bike better for long distance?

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c_smith85

I recently purchased a Marin Fairfax 2007 hybrid bike for commuting around London, and I have so far been very impressed with it for commuting. Although I took into the country and found it to be exteremely slow for long distances. The sales man said this is due to the small wheels designed for acceleration. Is it possible to change the wheels to make it quicker on long distances? Are there any other words of advice to speed the bike up?
Sorry - the bike I have is an Marin Novato 2007 model with the following wheel specs:
Rear Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Front Hub: Shimano, 32 Hole Disc
Spokes: DT 14 Gauge Black Stainless
Rims: WTB SX24, Double Wall, 32 Hole Disc
Tyres: Continental Sport Contact 26â x 1.6â with Safety System

Answer
There are 3 approaches to having a faster bike:
1. Shave bike weight by using components of more lightweight materials like titanium or carbon fiber. This is an expensive alternative.
You can also lighten your wheels by using road tires. These are lighter. Matching the tires to your rims may need professional (local bike shop) intervention. A road tire that does not match its rim can slip off.
2. Alter the sizes of your chainrings and cogset. You can use a road bike's crankset. These are larger and thus will transmit faster linear speed, but will require more pedalling effort to accelerate. Also, these usually come with only 2 chainrings. You'd have to adjust your front derailleur accordingly. The shifter will then have one dead speed. Or you can replace your front derailleur and shifter set with an appropriate road version instead.
You can change your cogset to one with the smallest cog having 11 teeth. This will also make your rear wheel spin faster.
3. Become a stronger rider. Lose weight; strengthen your lower body.

Definitely you can't change the size of your wheel to a larger one without changing your frame and fork and chain and cables and...

The next larger wheel size is 29", the same size as that of a road bike. Maybe you need a road bike instead. But if you prefer the more upright riding position and the better standover clearance of a MTB (or an ATB as what it's usually called in your country), then it may make sense to purchase a complete 29-er rig.

I looked up your bike. The componentry is already very good if you only use it for commuting. If you are in a situation that limits you to owning only your current Marin, changing to skinny road tires is the best alternative. Or you can look at it this way: not going so fast on a country road affords you more opportunity to take in the sights.

Ride safely. (",)

What is the difference in muscle movement between biking and walking?

Chris Do

When I bike, I noticed that the motion that I'm doing is the same motion as walking, but for some reason biking is harder on my legs. Why is that?

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Cycling (not biking) and walking use almost completely different muscle groups & different "load bearing joints" on the body. I should know - I walk with the aid of a cane - but can ride a bike nearly anywhere I need or want to go.

If you're having a hard time cycling - it could be at least two reasons or a combo of the two.
1) Improper saddle (seat) height. With the ball of your foot centered on the pedal & in the 6 o'clock pedal position, there should be only a SLIGHT bend in the knee. Have your saddle set right for optimal leg extension & power. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/saddles.html#height

2) You're "pushing" instead of "spinning" the pedals in too high of a gear. "Cadence" is THE key word. You should always be in a gear easy to use with moderate pedal pressure & spin the pedals at a rate or "cadence" of at least 70-90 rpm. Higher cadence but in lower (easier) gears climbing hills - around 95 rpm and above if possible. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears.html Good cyclist are always around 90 to 105 rpm.

3) If you have a one speed bicycle - there's 99.9% of your problem right there.

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