I did not think riding a bike could be so rigorous! RPM is the most intense class I have taken at Five Points. Basically RPM is an indoor cycling class based on outdoor riding. You control the intensity of your workout by turning the resistance dial and how fast or slow you pedal.
RPM definitely works your legs! You are constantly pedaling which is working every single part of your leg. This class also works your abs because during this class you have to lean forward to hold on to the handle bars which allow you to tighten your abs. RPM is obviously a great workout! My first time participating in RPM I felt dead by the time the class had ended. I wish I had worked out at Five Points while I was still in high school running cross country and track. I think that if I did RPM it would have helped me with running cross country especially because of all the hills we had to climb. RPM would have built up my endurance more and I could have performed better.
When Lizzie and I walked into the room I was nervous! The instructor helped us with our bikes and fixed them to our height. Before the class even started we were just pedaling like you would on a bike ride through your neighborhood. Once the class actually started the music was loud and the lights went off. Throughout RPM we changed the level of resistance whenever the instructor told us to turn it up or down and how fast or slow we pedaled. Also, we biked going uphill, racing, and other positions. RPM reminded me a lot of a cross country practice; I thought my legs were going to fall off! But in the end it was worth it, the feeling of my body so tired just lets me realize I worked out hard. If you like riding bikes or would love a great and hard workout you should try a cycling class like RPM.
I know exactly what you mean about bicycling. In Chicago, I don’t know if they have a class or not but I know in the workout area they have one of these. My dad and I try to compete to see who can stay on the longest. And when I say we compete, we compete. My legs start to burn and I feel like they are going to fall off. But the only thing going is going through my head is, “I have to beat him, no matter what it takes.” So as I tell myself this, it gives me more motivation. But at the end, I hardly can stand, or walk. I will look into this class when I get home.
ReplyDeleteWoah! This class looks so sweet! After reading all your blog posts im seriously thinking about checking out five points and signing up for some classes! This class looks so sweet though! i know as a runner I’ve always been looking for a way to keep my legs strong so they can carry me the distance. But sometimes you get injured and can’t run on the pavement or on the treds so for me biking saved my life cause I would always get shin splints in mid-season when I would do track. This biking class would definitely get you fit fast! I would love to try it out!
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