Color Me So Crazy

**Complimentary Session** A while back, I was jumped on an opportunity to try out a BRAND NEW CycleBar in Pittsburgh. They were giving away free rides for their first week they were open. Being the spin lover that I am, I was all over this. Armed with my spin best, my best friend Amy and I went on an adventure. It was so easy to sign up for a class. You just visit their website, pick a date, time, bike and pay. All you have to do is show up at the time and date picked. Once we arrived, we were greeted with very friendly staff. We were walked through the process to sign in and given our shoes. Our shoe cubby had the same number as our locker, so it made it super easy to navigate after class. Once I got all decked out, I was given a water bottle and a towel and lead to my bike.  They had friendly staff available to help navigate your bike if it was your first time. Just about every spin bike is different so it's always good to get a quick once over of what you are worki...

So, I thought I would talk a little bit about my favorite way to do cardio. I want to start off by saying, I am by no means and expert in indoor cycling, but I am just a fan. I started spinning almost a year ago and I haven't stopped since. Well, I did take a little break when I had my little breast procedure BUT I'm back at it 3 weeks later.  Spinning, for me, is awesome because I can do it during work and it's easy on my bad knees. I did almost 15 years of ballet and cheerleading. Needless to say, my knees hate me pretty hard. I can't run or I'm in pain. I can't even treadmill or I'm in pain. Indoor biking is pretty much the only thing that will get me high calorie burn with the least amount of pain. Now, I am not going to lie and say that there is no pain. How can you gain without pain?! The only way spinning works for you is if you put a lot into it. You have to push yourself to the very brink and push passed that.  I mentioned that I spin a...