Spinning 101 With Master Instructor and Pro Cyclist Josh Taylor
April 22, 2013 by Jenn
Filed under Beginner, Cycling, Fit Journey, Group Exercise, Intermediate, Motivation, Tips, Workouts
Group cycling classes can be a bit intimidating. There’s that hard bike to sit on, the lingo, what to wear, and—gosh—is my bike set up at the right height and stuff? And even if you’re used to going to Spinning classes, are you really getting the most of them? Or are you just pedaling it [...]
Workout I Did: Brick, Baby, Brick
March 7, 2013 by Kristen
Filed under Cycling, Endurance Events & Training, From Kristen, Running, Workouts
Just a reminder that this is our new feature called Workout I Did. Read them all and feel the workout love here! Brick. It’s a word that strikes fear in the hearts of basketball players everywhere, and also? It makes triathletes a little nervous, too. A brick is a workout that combines two of the [...]
She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not: Kristen vs. Cycling
February 14, 2013 by Kristen
Filed under Cycling, From Kristen, Motivation, Workouts
Just like we did last year, each FBG is sharing what she loves and doesn’t love so much in this special “She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not” series as part of Love Yo’Self Week. Feel the love! Dear Bicycle, We’ve been together for a while now, you and I. We’ve had our ups and [...]
Review: Motion Traxx’s Cycle Coach
February 6, 2013 by Jenn
Filed under Advanced, Album Reviews, Current Reviews, Cycling, Fit Journey, Fitness Equipment, Intermediate, Music, Other, Reviews, Technology, Workouts
Wouldn’t it be cool to have your very own Cycle Coach? Your own private Spin class, where a master trainer tells you exactly what to do to get a killer workout? Well, say hello to the Motion Traxx CD/download Cycle Coach. Part rockin’ workout music and part coaching, this little CD delivers a sweaty hour of [...]
Love, Love, Loving Lucy
I love finding a brand I can go back to time and time again and know I’m going to be happy with the fit and quality. But when that same brand tries something new and takes things in a different direction, it can be nerve-wracking. Will the new stuff live up to the standards of [...]
Everything You Need to Know When Buying Bike Shorts
If you’re a cyclist, triathlete or Spin class participant, you’ve probably noticed an overwhelming amount of “female-specific” products in your bike shop. You can usually spot the womens’ products a mile away—they’re often pink. Very pink. I’m going to let you in on a little secret about these pink goods: Just because there’s a female-specific option [...]
Calling All Cyclists and Triathletes! We Have a Twitter Chat for You!
July 24, 2012 by Jenn
Filed under Sponsored Posts
The following is a post sponsored by Rotary International. For our sponsored post policy, click here. Do you love to cycle? Participate in triathlons or other endurance events? Want to get into biking or doing tris? Well, boy, oh, boy, do we have the Tweet chat for you! Next Tuesday night, we’ll be hosting an hour-long interactive Twitter-rific event to promote [...]
My Two Loves Combined: Acting and Exercise
It’s no secret by now that I moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. I love (almost) all things Hollywood, so you can imagine how my fit bottomed heart soared when I saw this Tumblr page featuring two things near and dear to my heart: actors and exercise. Not the “I went on an 800-calorie diet [...]
Why Can’t All Workouts Be This, Ahem, Interactive?
Bored with Spin class? Well, this viral ad for the French natural mineral water company Contrex certainly has a way around that. In the video, some unsuspecting females hop on stationary bikes and power up—well—quite the light show. Just take a look-see… Can’t see the video? Click here to see a light show worth pedaling for [...]
Work Out with Your Workout Music: Spin Coach Volume 1
We’re all about the workout music. After all, nothing pumps you up for a workout like some good heart-thumping tunes. But an album that combines workout music with an actual workout led by a fitness expert? Well, hello, that’s even better! So when our pal Deekron of Motion Traxx—you may remember the name from the [...]
