| Are you participating in indoor cycling or spinning | | | | nearing its peak. |
| classes? Are you over the age of 35 or just a fan of | | | | "Train Kept A' Rolling" by Aerosmith: Thumping bass |
| classic rock? Here are five great classic rock songs | | | | guitar and a mid tempo beat make this song a great |
| that are perfect for your next class... | | | | choice for a seated hill climb. Catch the beat with a |
| Indoor cycling classes, often called spinning classes, | | | | moderate resistance level and your heart rate will |
| are becoming more and more popular group fitness | | | | surely be kept a' rolling. |
| options. Not only are they low impact, but they | | | | "China Grove" by The Doobie Brothers: Everyone |
| provide an excellent cardio workout in a fun, | | | | knows this Doobie Brothers song, so it's a good |
| motivational setting. | | | | warm up choice to get everyone in the grove, err, |
| Of course, the music plays a big part in the | | | | groove. Lively, energetic, and long enough to really |
| enthusiasm level. Chances are, if you like the songs, | | | | warm up the legs. |
| you'll work harder and gain more benefit from the | | | | "Fire" by Jimi Hendrix: This Hendrix classic is perfect |
| class. Most instructors have a programmed set list, | | | | for sprints. The guitar solos and chorus sections are |
| but they are always agreeable to suggestions. And if | | | | reasonably brief interludes for four sprints of almost |
| you're not a techno or hip hop music fan, you'll be | | | | equal duration. |
| happy to know there are several tried and true | | | | "Do You Feel Like We Do" by Peter Frampton: The |
| classic rock stalwarts that are perfect for an indoor | | | | ultimate "Can I make it to the end of this song?" |
| cycling routine. | | | | choice. The live marathon version can be used for a |
| In no particular order, here's our list of the top five | | | | combination of standing and seated climbs, flat road |
| classic rock songs for cycling classes: | | | | work, and just about anything else for that matter. |
| "Crossroads" by Cream: The driving beat and brilliant | | | | It's every bit of 14 minutes long, so it's a challenge |
| musicianship of Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric | | | | for sure, but hey, who doesn't like to sing along with |
| Clapton, collectively known as Cream, really vault this | | | | Frampton and that mouth harp? |
| four minute classic into overdrive. Clapton's guitar | | | | So, for a welcome break from pop songs and |
| solos at the 1:30 and 2:35 minute marks make ideal | | | | techno, ask your instructor to slip in one of these |
| "push aheads". "Crossroads" is a perfect choice for | | | | classic rock standards into your next indoor cycling |
| the middle section of class when effort level is | | | | class routine. You'll be certain to feel young again! |