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Want to train for a race you’ve never done before, but want to know where the hills, valley, curves in the course are? The CompuTrainer MultiRider system at Aire Urban Performance is designed to give competitive riders an edge, all while riding their own bikes and giving them insight into the course topography for ANY race!

Why use the CompuTrainer at Aire? It gives you the invaluable advantage of knowing how steep and difficult the hills are BEFORE you physically get to the race. It’s the equivalent of getting insider information about the race course. It’s also 20% harder to ride any given course, so when you actually ride it outdoors, your endurance and stamina will be noticeably better than if you had trained outdoors, therefore your times will be faster. Consider it Cliffs Notes for racing–it gives you course previews like nothing else!

Aire Urban Performance is one of only two facilities in San Diego that offers the CompuTrainer system and the only gym to offer any course. You can always request a course and they will run it for you. Additionally, you can get a group together (up to eight riders) and pick a course or sign up for upcoming scheduled courses. Ride against competitors or against yourself! $30 per person with a generous 4-hour maximum ride. Treadmills are also available to run off the bike.

Want more proof that your times will improve with the CompuTrainer? Check out the race times for CompuTrainer-sponsored riders here.  Courses that Aire athletes have ridden include Ironman Coeur d’Alene, 70.3 Boise, 70.3 Lake Stevens, Ironman Canada, Ironman St. George and more.

For more information and schedule, check the Aire Facebook page, sign up for email notices or click here.

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.

1st Loop Results:

Karl C – 1:25:44 @ 230 watts
Peter S – 1:32:33 @ 207 watts
Mike S – 1:35:08 @ 190 watts
Jessica – 1:47:08 @ 144 watts
Karen F – 1:47:48 @ 128 watts
Chris F – 1:55:00 @ 162 watts

Have you been dreaming about getting up the courage to enter a triathlon but have no idea where to start? Want to challenge yourself and gain a sense of accomplishment beyond just finishing a spin class, doing a five-mile run or hour at the pool? If you answered yes, then a triathlon is your answer and Triathlon for Girls Like Us! is your guide.

Gloria Safar, motivational coach and personal trainer, writes an easy-to-understand guide on how to train, how to avoid injuries what to eat and what gear to get–all in a fun, motivational tone.

With a triathlon as your goal and this book in hand, check with the fitness and wellness experts at Aire on the best ways to implement Safar’s advice and modify your regular workout to complement your triathlon training!

[via Fit Bottomed Girls]

I  took my first TRX class at Aire Urban  Performance Co op last week. As someone who’s worked out for years and taken all sorts of classes–from boot camp to hot yoga flow to spin–and who was in relatively good shape, I didn’t think it would be as tough as it was. Apparently, it was invented by a Navy Seal, which really should have tipped me off.

The TRX suspension trainers looked innocuous enough–hanging adjustable straps with handles that accommodate hands and feet, depending on the exercise.

Jen, the instructor, had us start by running the stairs in the On Broadway building. All NINE flights.  After I picked myself off the floor, we then proceeded to do exercises I’ve done before, but never using the suspension trainer. Suspended push-ups, ab work, single leg lunges, jumping squats and more–all with the extra ooommpph provided by the extra resistance due to the trainer. Luckily, there were only five other people in the class, so Jen adjusted me when I needed it. (Which was a lot.) Needless to say, all the big muscles were working and all the little sleepy muscles (like those in my upper back and lower abs) woke up!

Not only did I get toning work, but because of the intensity and speed (and stairs, hello!) I must have torched at least 500 calories.

Was I sore? Yes, I was sore (and humbled) for a good two days, but a good sore, kind of like I had just done a military work out, which I kind of did.