BIXBY BICYCLES INDOOR CYCLING CLASS

Indoor cycling with a certified coach can be safe, fun, and effective. BIXBY BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES  Indoor Cycling Class is geared toward the outdoor rider. It takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 pm and is currently replacing the Tuesday, Thursday outdoor group rides. It also includes the 5:50 pm to 6:00 pm Training Class. Focused on equipment for the novice, strength, intensity, endurance and consistency for the experienced cyclist and those preparing for an event or race; USA Certified Cycling Coach Buster Brown presents an all-encompassing experience.

Is it a spin class? No. Spin Classes use stationary indoor bikes. These bikes have a “fly wheel” which ranges from 30-40 pounds. It provides resistance as you pedal. With these bikes your hamstrings work harder and slowing down the pedals is more difficult. At LEGENDS you’re on your own bike. You can provide your own trainer, use their trainer, or WIND or MAG Trainers, Trainer Bock and Mat can be purchased from Bixby Bicycles.. Are the effects the same? No. You’re using different muscles so you’re getting different results.

Why the indoor class? It’s so much more than a way to avoid increment weather. Staying on the bike year round is imperative. Maintaining muscle fitness, weight distribution, familiarity with equipment, and calorie burn is important. Many cyclist experience differing numbers when indoors, relative to heart rate when riding outdoors, (a common complaint), some higher, some lower. This differing number can be explained in a number of ways, the primary being, riding on a street or road is different from riding on a trainer – you use different muscles, you’re exposed to the elements, you’re using gears to control your equipment, your bike sways as you ride, and roads aren’t smooth so your continually recovering.

Which is better? Being on your own equipment and controlling that equipment indoors makes for a smoother transition when you’re once again outdoors. Oklahoma weather is consistently changing. Cyclists go from indoors to outdoors throughout the winter months. Saturday outdoor group rides are an easy transition for Bixby Indoor riders.

If you’re interested in an indoor spin class, check out one of our earlier blogs on Spin Classes. If you’re interested in maintaining consistency and transitioning from indoors to outdoors on your own equipment, give Bixby Bicycles and Accessories a call. The fees are minimal and we have lots of fun.

Nutritional Meal Replacements - Look To The BARS

Ahhh the scent of the holidays!  The season is upon us. Three joyous holidays all involving fatty foods, calorie laden desserts, and sugary treats.  If you’re following a long-range nutrition plan, you’re on the right track, however if you’re like most, healthy eating and nutrition is something you plan and think about but never stick to long term. This makes the holidays even more of a challenge.

Whether you’re a professional cyclist, mountain biker, spinner, or casual rider, you’ll never be at your best if you’re pushing the Reese’s Cups to the back of the bowl hoping the doorbell has rung for the last time. Be strong and trash the extra Halloween candy. Real chocolate, adult beverages, cookies and chips can be built into a healthy diet that includes fresh vegetables, lean meats, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains. But who has time to plan and prepare healthy quick meal substitutes and snacks – you do!  Check out the BARS. 

     Today there is an array of BARS on the market:  Many come with vitamins, protein and calcium and contain less than 200 calories; Luna Bar Chocolate-Dipped Coconut contains 1,000 milligrams of calcium, vitamins, folic acid, fiber, antioxidants and is only 190 calories. The Cliff Crunch Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bar is only 190 calories and the Balance Bar Bare Blueberry Acai contains 15 grams of protein and is just 200 calories. 

     Others suggested by nutritionists include the ThinkThin Crunch Fruit and Nut Cranberry Apple & Mixed Nuts Bar, Corazonas Blueberry Oatmeal Squares, Pure Naturals Peanut-Raisin Crunch Bar, and the Rise Raspberry-Pomegranate Energy Bar. Although most bars contain protein, fight fatigue, and act as snacks and meal replacers, many are no more than sugar and oil.  Read the ingredients! 

     Bars that list whey or casein protein will contain the essential amino acids your body needs; bars with more than 5 ingredients however, should be avoided. Remember you’re replacing real food with a packed snack, if you can’t read the ingredients it’s not real food. Many nutritionist say: 20% of your diet can take a diversion to treats without significant negative consequences.  Make your treat a healthy one – look to the BARS!   

   Bixby Bicycles & Accessories carries a large variety of healthy meal and snack replacement bars. Whether you’re a cyclist or someone wanting to supplement your diet plan, we can meet your specific needs.  Call us for more information.