I know what you’re thinking, “The Zen of spin class? What’s Zen about riding a bike while your legs are spinning at 100 RPMs? And how can this exertion possibly quiet your mind?” Oh contraire. Sometimes it’s the act of the exercise, not the accomplishment of finishing that can quiet your mind. And yes, this includes the heart-pumping cardio activity of spinning. When I first began my spin journey, I’ll be honest; I thought I was going to die. If not for the shoe clips keepin

Last summer the latest fitness craze – indoor cycling – came to my neighborhood. And by neighborhood I mean directly across the street from where I live. I was never really sure what I thought of spin classes, mainly because whenever I would see one happening at the gym they always scared me what with the over-caffeinated, hyped-up instructors barking orders at riders over the loudest and often times most annoying music ever. I’m all for being motivated, especially when it co