My heart rate is higher then yours....

[Koko]

Wait a minute, that might not really matter. Here's an interesting article from the NY Times today:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/health/nutrition/10BEST.html

[Pink]

I walked into class this morning and a couple people asked if I had read this. Of course, at the time, I was glad that my eyes were open. Anyway, thanks for posting...nothing new, but good to see what's being printed out there.

[AC]

Just as a note, Gina, the writer, is an avid Spinning enthusiast. She rode in the first Everest Ride and wrote about in the Times.

[billpierce]

I read Gina's book "Ultimate Fitness: The Quest for Truth about Health and Exercise". It addresses a lot of the myths surrounding fitness. She also provides an interesting perspective on the history of fitness in our society. In the investigative journalist style of the article that Kim posted, she asks many questions and answers some of them. In the book, she prominently mentions the Spinning program and the first Everest ride. Arnold Cantor even receives a couple of shout outs.

[like2bike]

Bill thanks for the heads up on this book. I am going to get me a copy. Sounds like a good read.

[billpierce]

Lori -

I checked it out of my local library. It was an enjoyable, easy read. Gina clearly has a passion for fitness, which I share. She asks and investigates many questions, but doesn't answer all of them. Some, such as 'what is a runner's high?' probably don't have an answer.

Maybe AC can get Gina to autograph a copy for you. In addition to sharing the first Everest ride, they also shared an interest in Heart Waves.

[like2bike]

Just ordered it on Amazon. It's on its way. AC is probably more "infamous" so maybe I'll ask him to autograph it for me. ;)

I'm really looking forward to reading this. I have a very low attention span (I'm not proud of it) and reading is hard for me, so knowing that you found it an easy read should make it just right for me.

[AC]

Have to admit..it's kinda fun seeing yourself in a book.

This book is really an homage' to Spinning. I'd get Josh's autograph before I'd seek mine. She wrote the book about a year after the Everest Ride, which was a right before I became an instructor. There was really a cult of riders that did these extended ride things with Josh when he was mostly local. The Everest thing put him into orbit. Gina's original coverage in the NY Times right after got the thing rolling. I trained for hours and weeks for that ride with the other participants. Now they just walk in and do it at a WSSC or a conference. It can't be the same.

Important to me is the mention of the gym in East Windsor, NJ called Evolutions which was where this ride was staged and several other of the original extended rides and I got onto the staff. It was a premier Spinning facility until the owner succombed financially to competition from larger chains. The owner's passion for her members and for Spinning, yoga and all the other group ex programs was the reason the place succeeded. It was one place where I actually cared what the owner thought of my ability as an instructor and how important the member feedback was. Fun, passion and sound instruction was the expectation. Sharon, if you lurk around, it was definitely worth it. No one ever paid me less and got more out of me.

[Koko]

Wow, learned a lot more then just one article. Thanks all for sharing. I will check out the book.

K.

[like2bike]

Important to me is the mention of the gym in East Windsor, NJ called Evolutions which was where this ride was staged and several other of the original extended rides and I got onto the staff. It was a premier Spinning facility until the owner succombed financially to competition from larger chains. The owner's passion for her members and for Spinning, yoga and all the other group ex programs was the reason the place succeeded. It was one place where I actually cared what the owner thought of my ability as an instructor and how important the member feedback was. Fun, passion and sound instruction was the expectation. Sharon, if you lurk around, it was definitely worth it. No one ever paid me less and got more out of me.

You are so lucky to have been a part of something like this (and it's obvious by your post you're well-aware of that). Lucky dog. And I'd still rather have your autograph. Then I could punch you in the arm like so many times I've wanted to. Only done, of course, in the name of friendship (teasing and torturing my friends is part of my charm). ;)