RPM - in my humble opinion

I've just attended my fourth RPM session (excluding the 1st torturous one about 3 years ago). Think it's time for me to have an entry just for it.



RPM stands for Raw Power in Motion.
It is a 50-minute indoor cycling class based on outdoor riding. You ride to inspirational music over the equivalent of 20-25 kilometres of varied terrain, controlling the intensity of your workout with a resistance dial and pedal speed.



Benefits:
Increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn fat and tone and shape your legs, hips, and butt
Increase leg strength and muscular endurance without building bulk
Burn up to 600 calories in a normal 50-minute structure
(RPM™ has been proven to burn up to 800 calories in one hour)
Release endorphins to give you that natural high and leave you feeling fantastic
Souce:http://www.lesmills.com/global/en/members/rpm/about-rpm.aspx





In each session, I can't help but felt amazingly electrifyingly motivated but at the same time abit amused to be in the same room with a bunch of 'outdoor cyclists' wanna-be. Well....we are very much Indoor...but each session is designed to stimulate an outdoor riding experience..together with mountains and highway etc!

The songs are also great..like real only i.e. riding up a mountain kononnya. For example..I love this....riding up a mountain to this song by Simple Plan - Take my Hand:






And this..imagine riding on a highway to the sound of this :

Cascada - A Neverending Dream


See below A typical RPM Class Structure..and you will know what I mean:


1.Warm up
2. Pace - speed and intensity increase as you work towards your top personal pace. The road is flat until you encounter a small hill designed to warm up the climbing muscles.


3. Hills -this is the first set of hill climbs which will increase your leg strength and endurance.

4. Mixed Terrain - short recovery, then stay in the working zone through a series of short climbs, fast descents and sprints.
5. Intervals - like a cycling time trial designed to cover the most amount of distance in the shortest possible time.
6. Free Spin -picture a flat open road where you will ride at your top pace with light resistance.
7. Mountain Climb - the road starts out easy but quickly climbs as you strive to reach your full potential.


8. Ride Home - Finish the journey and ride home together. Recovery is the name of the game.
9. Stretch - A final stretch to complete the workout.



MK warned me not to sit behind any men cos I may end up being 'rained' by their perspiration :D But sitting behind them motivates me more..not to give up. Ya..indeed we sweat alot and it's satisfying :)