Indoor cycling

The vibrant, high-energy music blasts from the speakers on all four sides of a dimly lit room as an inspirational instructor voices words of encouragement. Indoor-cycling, otherwise known as spinning, has become the most recent fitness craze across the world. This workout consists of riders sweating it out together from all different levels of fitness experience. Yet, the spinning community not only promotes the health of an individual but expresses the importance of having an enriching experience. The classes are designed to benefit the body but also the mind and soul of each individual. While sharing this experience with others, it creates bonds while connecting to our best selves. The beats of each song stimulate the cyclers to get in their…

It is estimated that today there are two billion bikes in use and that by 2050 that number could rise to five billion. Industry Analysis The Irish Bicycle Business Association is the Irish trade body representing cycling retailers and businesses within the cycling market in the Republic of Ireland. “The association represents the key stakeholders in the bicycle industry, worth over €260m per year in the Republic of Ireland” (ibba (no date) Home). Main distributors in Ireland Bicycle Industry…

in students’ ability to concentrate, participate, and retain information during the class they had exercised. Also, in the process of exercising students are relieving stress and boosting their energy at the same time. Cost – Since CSUB will be transitioning to semester system six miscellaneous credits are needed in order to graduate. If students are required to take a fitness course of their choice every semester the miscellaneous credits will be refilled. So there will be no additionally…

Driving though the small rural town of Wildomar, California, plenty of cars and motorcycles are regularly speeding down the streets. What you will likely not observe is a person riding a bike. Not unlike many cities in the region, automobiles are the transportation of choice. Driving a car is generally more time efficient, comfortable and you can haul more people and items at one time. The negative aspects to so many people choosing automobiles as the only form of transportation for…

Bike and Bus Rapid Transit (BBRT) 4.1 Status of San Francisco’s Bike Lanes In the current development of bicycle traffic, San Francisco cannot compare with Amsterdam or Copenhagen, but it has done quite well in the nation. San Francisco is one of the initial seven members of the Green Lane Project in the U.S. Green lanes are next-generation bike lanes being built across the country. They are dedicated and appealing spaces for bicyclists that are protected from vehicles and independent from…

Statistics show that a little over fifty percent of Americans exercise for at least thirty minutes, two to three times a week. These exercises can be anything from lifting weights to taking a walk around the block. You may think it is crazy that these people take the time out of their day to take apart in physical activity, but in reality these people are making an amazing life decision. Some of the benefits of exercising on a regular basis include helping you watch your weight, putting you in a…

Hamstring stretches Aerobic exercise incl. walking swimming and biking The Best Exercises for Your Lower Back Why Exercise Your Lower Back? If you suffer from lower back problems, you’ll find it very beneficial to exercise the muscles in that region. Your lower back affects your ability to stand and sit. In addition to helping you to sit and stand without pain, doing recommended lower back exercises has other benefits, as well. In addition to alleviating pain, you can increase your range of…

Automobiles have become an important part of everyday life in our current era, leading the production of them to be a necessary thing, and in this case, production of them in Africa. There are many suitable locations that would lead to a successful business in places throughout the country, however there are a few locations that would be advised as most beneficial and others that should be avoided. The countries that are ranked include South Africa, Algeria and Swaziland which are ranked by…

According to the American Therapeutic Recreation Association "recreational therapy, also known as therapeutic recreation, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling condition, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being." (ATRA, 2009). This service helps restore and rehabilitate the functional ability and reduce the limitations one may have due…

Bike sharing is an innovative transportation program, where system subscribers have access to bicycles through self-service locations around campus. Bike share is ideal for short distance, point-to-point trips whether you are going to class, to get food, go to the gym, or for leisure of going on a bike ride providing students and faculty members access to bicycles at any self-service bike station to use and return to any bike station around campus. Students and faculty can sign up for this…