In my quest to take every class that Aire Urban Performance offers, my latest conquest was the relatively new fusion class Cycle ‘n Zen. I’ve never been a huge fan of cycling. I’ve taken spin classes before and even though rationally I KNOW it’s a great workout, my leg muscles doth object too much. Up, down, down, up! I just get a headache following the instructions.
Enter Cycle ‘n Zen–a half hour of intense cycling followed by calm half hour of flow yoga–all in a slightly heated dark room. No doubt, the first half hour of cycling to pumping music was intense, but it was only half an hour! Long enough to reap toning and cardio benefits, but short enough for a weinie like me to be able to do. After that half hour, my shirt was soaked and I felt really good!
After the cycling, the class took to its mats. The music slowed and softened. Our bodies relaxed and stretched. We did traditional yoga asanas like warrior one, two and three, tree posture and savasana (my fave).
After getting my cardio and meditation of the day, I took a quick shower at Aire and was ready to face the day, a little thinner and a little calmer.
Maybe I will work up to an hour spin class one of these days soon.