Not sure where your are, but multiple days above 50°F has us all giddy with excitement here in the Frozen North! Then again it does signal the end of my Sunday Performance classes - last one is this weekend.
If it doesn't rain there's a good chance it will be very lightly attended, with all my normal's out enjoying the sunshine. For those who do attend (I get a bunch of non-bikers) I thought a lighthearted class would be in order.
Many of my class playlists begin with a "root" song/track that I build the rest of the playlist around. Looking for inspiration, I cued up Chris Hawthorn's Top Indoor Cycling Songs for 2013 list and there was exactly what I was looking for, right at the top of her list:
- Counting Stars by One Republic: This song is so upbeat and catchy, that I could use it in every class. It has a great beat and can be used seated or standing, or in combination. Some other great songs from this album that made my top list: What You Wanted and I Lived. This is by far my favorite album that came out this year.
I'm thinking that this 5 minute remix could make an interesting warmup.
https://soundcloud.com/edmtunestv/counting-stars-basic-physics
If you enjoy playing cover's in your class - this acoustic version of Counting Stars is awesome.
https://soundcloud.com/angelhazeym/angel-haze-counting-stars
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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