Cyntergy Rules..

Only workout today, due to the fact that I needed to change my front tire, was going to cyntergy for the first time in Months.  Man I needed it too.  Felt great to work my whole body, and stretch, specially my hips.  I need to get back into doing it two to three times per week.  I can really feel it working and helping a great deal when I am on the bike.  I was shaking when I was done...

Ginger's surgery was successful...and Cynergy

First, if there is a god, I want to thank her for allowing my sister Ginger's surgery to be successful, and hopefully sees her is better health.  My thoughts are with her! 

Cynergy is an active yoga and pilates mat routine to music, and is a great way to re-energize your body.  Tuesday, I was not feeling well, and thought I was getting sick.  On my way home from work, I wasn't sure whether I should go to the gym, or just go home.  I was late because of an after school meeting, so i could not make spin class, but I managed to go by around the beginning of Cynergy class, 5:30 pm.  Driving down toward the gym I wasn't sure I should do the class.  But my car was on autopilot, and went right into the parking lot.  I dragged myself into the gym with my orange mat in tow.  plunked myself down on the mat and Doran came in. Then we were off in Mountain before I could object. My body fought me all the way, but I didn't stop.  By the time we got to the ab part of the pilates routine I was really beginning to feel better.  The fall routine for this year has a oblique intensive workout, but you rest in the middle with crunches that makes the whole thing tolerable.  The hips and folds tracks are amazing, and are cycling specific stretches, NICE! 
I have really taken this month almost completely off Bike Training, and will continue to do so until Dec 7th, D-Day, when my Winter Routine starts with indoor cycling.  I have however tried to maintain a 2 rides/wk schedule to at least maintain so of the gains I might have made this summer.  Winter training will bring me back to 4 to 5 rides/wk, and hopefully see the gains or losses I need for the hills. I doubt it though.
Back to Cynergy.  Last night class after going to the conference was awesome!  I got farther into the poses than I ever could before, although not even close to where I need to be.  My legs actually crossed when sitting in the hips track.  I was able to get deeper in both the warrior 2 and salute which challenged my quads. Also got deeper into the squats, and man my legs were shaking when we finished the challenge track.  Finishing with the meditation track is great!  Letting your body fully relax, and bringing yourself to a trans like state makes you ready for a peaceful nights sleep, and quiets the spirit. 
Cynergy is a perfect augment to a tough cycling routine, as it complements.  Cynergy helps to strengthen the supportive muscles of the core, while stretching out the working muscles of the hips, thighs and shoulders.  The down facing dog also helps to stretch the calf and achilles, as well as strengthen and stretch the shoulders and back.  This makes the sore cycling muscles happy.  The various and numerous planks we do helps to strengthen the shoulder, back and core making it possible to hold the cycling position more stress free on the hands.  The only down side is that I cannot get two Cynergy workouts a week during my Winter Routine, making my hot tub stretch imperative to progress. 
Last night Doran agreed to copy the music and routine tracks with me, so I can use them in my PE classes.  This might help to bring me to the next level, who knows, but it couldn't hurt.

Day 1 in the books

Today started off slow, as I did not get up for 8 am cynergy class, or so I thought.  I went into healthtrax at about 8:45 or so expecting to have missed Cynergy class, but alas it is at 10:10 am...NICE.  Being early I decided to get a quick back and shoulder workout in, doing three sets of pull downs (3x at various angles), seated rows ( 3x), and shoulder ( 1 overhead, 1 side, and 1 front).  I then waited chatting about last nights game with the staff, and copying the C's article with a pic of KG from the Courant for Matt, who is a Laker fan.  I left it on his desk for when he came in...NICE! 
I then took Cynergy class with an instructor I have not had, and it was a mix of old and new routines, but fairly easy for the morning clientel of older women.  I then showered and went to School to finish callecting my stuff. 
When I got home, I saddled up and road the 2 shop route from home to Berlin Cycle, then to Cycle Concepts of RH, then to Old Wethersfield, riding through Goodwyn Park and back home.  Most likely about 20 miles or so.  The first part of the ride was flat or down hill. Then the Hill leading to the Berlin Shop is steep.  I planned a power ride today to work on my standing form for the hills as they are short and steep going through Berlin.  I managed to power through most of them without too much fatigue, and alot less than sitting and spinning.  My legs feel the burn now though. 
Finished by going back to healthtrax, and Matt being Mad at me, (he wasn't really, just disappointed).  Did my Hot Tub Stretch and showed.  I am now making a quick sause and pasta from the chilli I made this weeked as the base with fresh basil, oregino, braccholli, mushrooms and carrots,  cannot wait to munch out!
Keepin' on!

Cynergy...2x/wk...Nice

Due to Thunder Storms I again went to Healthtrax to their Cynergy Class.  We did the Winter Routine which is heavy with pilates and hip flexer exercises.  Felt good to work my abs and stretch my body out after weeks of no cynergy or hot tub and mostly riding.  My body needed the work.
I am making steam veggies with chicken over rice...how nice!

Cynergy...NICE!

Well, mowed the lawn and then went to Healthtrax to do Cynergy.  We did the Winter Routine tonight with lots of Pilates and ab work.  My body was shaking when I finished which is a good thing.  Need to make sure I do Cynergy twice a week to increase my flexibility and work my core.  The summer routine has this built in, I just have to go.  Lawn looks great, except I need to get some fertilizer down with weed killer and grub x.  I will add this to the To-Do list for the house.
Good start to a long and eventful Summer!
NICE!

Cynergy Class

Well tonight was a well deserved Cynergy class after a tough stressful day at work.  The students were wound up after having taken the CMT.  Because I teach in the inner city the CMT brings out many daemons in our students, and they were well on display today.  Cynergy was just the ticket.  Worked off all that stress and released :)
Tomorrow I am going to try to wake up and take Kathy's Spin Class as I miss the three cycles, and then again on Saturday Morning.  I am really looking forward to see Ron on Sunday!  Having seen him in a coon's age (as Riff would say).
Having some Chinese steamed veggies and chicken with white rice for dinner, and had veggie chilly for lunch...Yummy!
Feeling rested tonight for some reason.  Cynergy is such a great recovery workout!

Cynergy...2x/wk

Tonight was the second time this week I went to Cynergy.  Last night's marathon ride indoors at Cycle Concepts left my legs stiff and tired, and this did not get better during the day.  This morning I went to HealthTrax to stretch in the hot tub, but it was down and out.  I was completely depressed.  I tried to stretch with one of my classes, but could not release.  So I decided to go to Cynergy instead of riding to get loose, and work my core again.  My BB buddy Scott N came to class tonight with his wife, who usually takes the class with me.  This was his second class, and he was completely drained at the end.  It is amazing how much further into each poise I can get, and how much more I can do as compare to December.  I still struggle with the Pilates part of the workout, but that is exactly the part I need the most!  Wish I could get another Cynergy class in on Saturdays, but beggars can't be choosers.  I might wake up early and try to get a Spin Class in tomorrow morning, we shall see.

I recently bought a Rice cooker/steamer.  Yesterday morning I made Oatmeal with flax and banana's in it.  Came out great!  Today I made rice in it, and man what a difference.  Rice came out fluffy and taste. I put my left over stew over the rice with Tobasco and black pepper...NICE! Bought some more Steel Cut Oats for morning.  Going to try my timer for tomorrow morning, and have an egg on top!  Can't wait!

Getting ready for my first metric 100K ride in May with Cycle Concepts...!  This weekend it suppose to be in the 50's so long rides in store!  Am going to try to ride to Berlin Cycle, then on through Cromwell >Rocky Hill > Home.  Should be around 25+.  Sunday might head down to Essex for a ride along River Road to Killingworth into Ivoryton then back to Essex.  Another 25+ ride.  We shall see, but plans are laid!

Keepin' on!