Monday, April 28, 2014

BurnCycle Saturday

This weekend before heading off for a relaxing weekend at the coast, I got the pleasure of being a "part of the pack" at a special BurnCycle blogger ride. 

(Sorry for the snapchat photos - wait, #notsorry)

I've been to spin classes before but haven't ever been to one that was as fun as the 45 minutes I spent at BurnCycle. They call it a "dance party on a bike" and that's exactly how I felt when they took our phones away, turned the lights out and turned the music up!

First, I loved that our instructor was a ball of energy with nothing but motivation glistening from her pores (and her name was also Jessi).

Second, having a ride with the lights out was perfect - no pressure to look cute, no worrying about the strained look on your face as you climbed the steep hills and zero shame in singing to the music when Nelly comes on.

Third, I loved the fact that 90% of the time we were up and out of our seats (standing on the bike). As much as I love the traditional spin class, I can't stand the soreness that comes from being seated on the bike brings the next few days. The only soreness that I felt after the class was the good kind that proves my booty was worked - not the "I-think-I-bruised-my-ass" feeling. #Win

To be honest, the most grueling part of it all was when we grabbed the 2lb hand weights and did eight minutes of arms. Never have I been happier in my life to drop 4lbs!! 

Those of you reading from Portland (and those who are coming to visit me!!!) - you'll want to check out BurnCycle and become a #CardioGangsta yourself!

You'd think us bloggers would have a better idea of which camera to look at, but this photo is evidence of the contrary (borrowed from @AgathaAasch).


We finished off the fun event with mimosas across the street where I got to meet some of the other Portland bloggers and finally met Kayla after months of blog-stalking and daily snapchat conversations.

I love how blogging and fitness have connected me with so many wonderful new people in my life.

Keep it coming!

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16 comments:

  1. That is such an awesome event and right up your alley!

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  2. um, this is amazeballs. i love that photo where you're all looking different ways haha. burn cycle sounds amazing, i used to love spin but my new gym doesnt do classes, boo.

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  3. That sounds like an amazing class, so glad that you were able to enjoy it. eight straight minutes of arms sounds incredibly hard. Well done!

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  4. What a fun event!!! I probably would've pooped out after the first couple minutes though! haha

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  5. I'm so sad I didn't know about this!! I've never done spin, but I've heard it's amazing. And add in dancing? Amazing.

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  6. what a fun event. I did a spin class once and never went back

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  7. The event sounds so fun!!! I love to find exciting work out challenges, not just the same ol' same ol' business! Get it!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Just looking at you motivates me...at least to stop eating whatever I'm shoving in my mouth at the present moment...hahaha

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  9. I'm so jealous I missed out on this!! I've been wanting to try a spin class, but am always afraid of getting "biker's butt/crotch"

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  10. so sad i missed this! stupid tacoma.

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  11. How fun that you got to do this with other Portland bloggers! And there wasn't any sore crotch/butt the next day?? That's my kind of spin class!

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  12. I agree about sitting in the saddle - felt so good not to! I noticed I didn't have that sore feeling... except for in my triceps! :) YAY for meeting!

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  13. 45-minute spin cycle? That's impressive. Most I ever lasted was 30.

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  14. Girl, there is NEVER any shame in singing along to Nelly! Haha!

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  15. How fun! I've never done cycling before ha ha.

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  16. So cool that you all got to try it together, must be fun to exercise with friends!! I did 1-hour cycling classes in grad school, 3x/week for about 3 months and then again for 3+ months after that, and saw absolutely 0 effect on my body composition or fitness. It is fun to do with the energizing music and dark room, but I’ve had much better, longer-lasting effects from strength training alone! This sounds better than that, with only 45 minutes (less stress on the adrenals) and the weights is a good idea. Wonder if you could keep going up in weight every time to see progress!

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Flex for me!