A Little Fitness Mania . . . 

I spent the next day on a RealRyder bike which was a new thing for me.  I loved trying something a little bit foreign and new.  These are not your ordinary stationary bikes like in a normal spinning class.  These bikes are on frames, but actually move.  They are the closest thing to a real outdoor bike out there.  The movement keeps your core engaged at all times and allows you to do so much more on the bike to keep you engaged, interested and working!  The only downside is they haven’t really made it to Atlanta yet.  Anyone out there want to invest in this optimal workout?  I’d love to have it here!  Check it out here.  The instructors, Douglas Brooks and Adam Reid,  really put us through the paces.  We did rides and things on these bikes I didn’t know were possible!  We also did some Lactic Threshold Testing that I had never done so that was pretty cool.  We also broke up into groups and had to teach a class ourselves, including music, a storyline, ride outline and course.  A little bit intimidating but great fun.  The day ended with a killer long ride before testing.  These guys were great, with such knowledge and so much background in the fitness industry that the day flew.

Then the next day I went back for even more punishment/fun.  I did a great workshop just for the booty and back using bands.  Who knew you could do so many things with one band??  I loved the concentration on working the back muscles.  Today, we spend SO much time with our shoulders in the forward position from driving, sitting, typing, texting and such that we really need to focus on strengthening these muscles in our backs, flutes and booties.  

I walked around the Expo a little bit checking out the new music, demos on everything from foam rollers to Bosu to different bands and clothing before sitting in on a lecture on . . . what else, but Healthy Living.  Go figure!  I really paid attention to the beginning of the lecture where the nutrition expert from EAS spoke on the importance of the post workout recovery meal.  

What is the most important meal of the day?  Did you answer breakfast?  Well, I did too, so don’t feel bad.  Answer:  The Post Workout Recovery Meal.  (That does assume you worked out that day!)

 
The next thing he emphasized (well, he emphasized a good bit but I appreciated this part) were that you really had 45 minutes post workout to eat your recovery meal for optimal results.  After the 45 minute window the results began decreasing.  We went over the balance of good carb and protein mix for the meal which is always good as reminders.