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Comment on About by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:29:11 +0000

Thanks Cynthina. I will continue to surf around when I have a chance. I did take a quick peek at the others you have listed in your side bar.

Btw, I just Bongo Song as a huge final hill push at the end of a workout. It’s super powerful that way and the students go nuts for it. I do the first about 3 minutes out of the saddle climbing at about 75-80% effort, just staying with the group, then the music has that brief lull where we sit back in the saddle – last chance to grab water & gather energy before final push to the top, then it’s mostly out of the saddle for the rest of the way, but with more gear, pushing harder up to 85% with a final all out sprint the last about 15 second up to 90%+. It’s works great. Let me know if you give it a shot, how it goes! :-)

- Lisa

Comment on Reader Playlists by Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:08:13 +0000

Thanks Duncan! I am away on holiday in Mexico right now but I am going to check out your site as soon as I get back. Happy spinning!

Cynthia

Comment on About by Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:06:51 +0000

Hi Lisa,

So glad you like the blog! I love The Bongo Song by Safri Duo and use it for a warm up.

I am not sure where to find Lola or Fefe Dobson music online other than iTunes. Maybe try Youtube and see if you like it and purchase through the artist website or traditionally as a CD? Anyone else know where Lisa might find this music?

I am due April 3, so at 26 weeks now. For some reason doing jumps on the bike makes the baby kick like crazy.

Definitely check out some of the links to other spinning blogs, some great ideas there and lots of different styles. You are sure to find things you like.

All the best,

Cynthia

Comment on Reader Playlists by Duncan

Duncan — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:13:30 +0000

Wow, awesome site. It’s great to see many like minded people putting so much effort into their spin classes.
I’m a ex-dj turned spin teacher who after years of pushing from my students have decided to get a webpage up and going to showcase my music.

http://www.soulactive.co.uk

Hope you like the site, I teach mostly in London, so the music I use is generally house, whilst you’ll find all the tracks mixed together with the bpm’s attached so you don’t have to think too much or stop, just work, work, work.

Duncan

Comment on About by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:00:13 +0000

Hi!
I have spent the better part of the day ignoring my children and pouring thru your site! Awesome! I’m a cycle instructor (just had my 2 yr teaching anniversary). And I’ve been struggling here all by my lonesome to come up with playlists wondering why the internet wasn’t lit up with resources like yours. It took me a while to stumble across yours.
Anyways, I’m putting together a new list based off many of your suggestions, but I’m struggling to find some of the Canandian music you mention. Two in particular are not on U.S. iTunes or Amazon: (1) Watch Me Move by Fefe Dobson & (2) High Heels by Lola. Can you let me know where I might find these to purchase?
I promise to contribute some of my faves when I get a chance. I trust you know the Bongo Song by Safri Duo???
Hope you’re having a wonderful holiday and enjoying your pregnancy. When is the due date? Best of luck to you. My kids are 4 & 7, and I had easy labors which I definitely credit at least in part to my spin & yoga practice throughout pregnancy (I’m sure genetics, luck and a fantabulous doula helped too! :-)).
Thanks again!
- Lisa

Comment on Sprints by Matt

Matt — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:36:34 +0000

Yep, love that Nina Simone remix – longtime fan. This is a great site, by the way. I’d also recommend Flathead by the Fratellas.

Comment on Sprints by Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:23:45 +0000

Hi Matt,

Thanks for stopping by. Glad you like the blog! Thanks for the song suggestions – they’re really different. Take a look at Sinnerman (Felix da Housecat’s Heavenly House Mix) by Nina Simone and Felix da Housecat. It’s got a similarly cool, retro vibe.

Comment on Sprints by Matt

Matt — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:56:35 +0000

Great site. Thank you! To give something back… For the high-energy anerobic bits, I really like some stuff by Parov Stelar, particularly Chaimbermaid Swing, Kisskiss, Kiss Me Twice and Libella Swing. Charleston Butterfly rocks too. Then there’s always Diablo Rojo by Rodrigo y Gabriela

Comment on Reader Playlists by Judy

Judy — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:42:16 +0000

Thanks! As far as music that is not entirely spin-worthy I have my class crank up the resistance to get them to work hard and do drills that are not reliant upon the beat of the music ( this also works well for Rap- I did it just today with U Can’t Touch This/MC Hammer in an 80’s mix), like take the ‘bounce out’ (keep the upper body still) either standing up tall or in the hover position- it really works those quads, I have them focus on the one leg doing all the work while the other goes along for the ride- then let the other leg do the work so they’re not lopsided, haha, I have them put their right arm behind their backs, then their left, seated reach way out or seat straight up in the saddle, both hands behind their backs and force those legs to work hard. Hope this helps:-)

Comment on Reader Playlists by trigirl14

trigirl14 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:28:47 +0000

Thanks, Judy, I will! I like to try and include all faiths as well – never, ever want to offend someone or hurt their feelings! Btw, Happy Hanukkah (hopefully the correct spelling)! :-)