Here we go again. It’s a New Year so you better get started on that New Year’s Resolution, right? While some of us stay on track with our goals, most of us fall off the wagon by the time Valentine’s Day comes around. According to Shape Magazine, there are tons of reasons why we can’t stick to our resolutions. Here are just a few: No Plan of Action, Lofty Goals, Lack of Honesty, and Going at it Alone. We get it, New Year’s Resolutions are tough, which is why our Redbike team is here to provide you with the help you need to get 2016 started on the right foot. If you’re ready to begin your New Year’s Revolution read ahead...!

 
Redbike Studios is more than meets the eye. It’s a spinning studio that provides a 45-minute calorie-crushing workout with a party atmosphere and inspirational energy. But have you taken advantage of the other wellness components? You can keep your nutrition in check with in-house dieticians and an on-site smoothie bar. You can pamper yourself with top of the line bath products. Even more, you can take in some “me” time at the outdoor patio that provides a little nature in the middle of Brickell. As the New Year approaches, our team of experts challenges you to make changes in all components of your life: Fitness, Nutrition, Mindfulness, and Adventure. These are all important areas to focus on to create the most change and the ultimate revolution.
 

But first, think about the change, or changes, you want to make. Is your Fitness routine slacking? Could you make some dietary changes to increase your energy? Do you need more “me time” to improve your mood? Or could you add some more fun into your life? We recommend trying them all! There are two ways to approach the Revolution:

Option 1 - All-Or-Nothing:

If you’re someone who’s all or nothing like Steph or Albert, we recommend you start making changes in all areas starting from the beginning. In each of the four weeks you will incorporate changes to your fitness routine, nutritional choices, mindful decisions, and adventure thrills. See if that works. If not, choose option 2.

Option 2 - Week-by-Week:

If you get overwhelmed with drastic lifestyle changes, we recommend you take the challenge on a week-by-week basis. Each week you will focus on making changes in just one area of the challenge. Once you’ve tackled the first week, you move into the second week by maintaining the changes you’ve already made, and so on. (For example: Stick to your new Fitness routine and begin making healthier food choices)


Your Revolution starts in one week. Take the next few days to prioritize your goals and envision your outcome. Whether it’s Fitness, Nutrition, or overall Wellness, we have you covered! Our team of instructors and nutritionists are coming up with the perfect plan to help you get your New Year’s Resolution REVOLUTION on it’s way. #RedBikeRevolution

We've already stuffed our faces with turkey and latkes, and the holiday feasting is still not over! Is there a way to enjoy all the holiday deliciousness and still avoid packing on the extra pounds? Who better to ask than Redbike leader and CEO, Albert? He shares his advice on ways to enjoy the holidays without the burden of losing track on your fitness routine. 


Q: How can we stay in shape when the holidays force you to be surrounded by endless amounts of "not so great for you" foods?


Albert: The holidays can be a real land mine in terms of disrupting your best exercise and weight-control intentions. Start each day with a game plan, just like a great coach going into a big game.


First, track your food intake and activity level. Doing so makes you aware of the amount of calories in certain foods. Even if you decide to eat higher-calorie options, you will probably eat smaller portions and make other adjustments to stay within your daily caloric goals.

 
Also, stay hydrated. Your brain can sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. A large glass of water before a meal (and especially before considering seconds) can help lessen the amount of food you consume. Drink six to eight glasses of water per day, and be sure to have two big glasses of water before the big, calorie-rich meals.

 
Q: Most people take off from work or travel during the holidays. What are some exercises you do off the Redbike saddle? 

 
Albert: Traveling shouldn’t be an excuse to cut working out completely. You can incorporate fitness and training from pretty much anywhere. I personally like doing exercises with my own body weight resistance, such as planks, push ups, pull ups, ab exercises, etc. You can do these type of exercises in a hotel room, on a beach, on a scenic trail…the options are endless.

 
Q: A Redbike package is a great idea for a holiday gift. What would you tell people who are on the fence about trying Redbike during or after the holiday season?

 
Albert: A class at Redbike is a 45-minute calorie-crushing workout. It’s a full body routine that incorporates cardio with choreography and an arms routine. So you’re pretty much touching on all the important factors in a short amount of time. In addition, the energy inside the room from the motivating instructors, party inspired music and lights, and fellow Redpack members makes the experience a thrill-ride you won’t want to miss. Getting a few classes for yourself or for a friend during the holidays is the perfect way to stay on top of your fitness game.

Hey Early Risers: This one's for you! Our instructor Steph (and master of early morning wake ups) shares her personal tips on how she ensures a good night's rest and how she gets the energy to work out before the sun comes up.




"I have always been an early riser, and now with the 6 and 7 am spinning classes, early has a whole new meaning. Here are 5 things I ALWAYS do to make sure I get enough rest in order to wake up and kick spinning butt!

1. Eat before 8pm

I try my best to eat dinner before 8 pm. Our bodies need time to digest and our muscles (especially our stomach) can't rest easy if they're still processing food at the time we hit our beds. I eat light meals which typically consist of lean proteins, veggies, and a healthy carb (aka sweet potato or quinoa). If I do get hungry before bed I'll have a little fruit and water. It gives my body the notion that it's full.



2. Organize

I don't have a lot of time between wake up and running through the door. I like to organize myself with everything I need for the following day. I pack my clothes, leave my meals and snacks ready, and all the essentials I need for the following day. You better believe that coffee machine is ready too.

3. Warm shower/bath

I read an article once that taking a warm shower or bath before bed helped you fall asleep quicker. Needless to say, it's a part of my nightly routine every day. I like to throw in some L'occitane Aromacologie Relaxing Bath Salts...it really helps me relax, feel clean, and gets me a little sleepy.



4. Tea time and Chill

No Netflix before bed for me. I try to stay away from all electronics at least 30 minutes before I sleep. That means no television, no cell-phone, etc. I'll make a cup of my favorite Yogi Bedtime Tea and read a book. I love reading motivational books because they give me a sense of empowerment and inspiration, plus they help to get me excited for the following day. I'm currently reading The Power by Rhonda Byrne. Her books are amazing!



5. Mindful Meditation

Once I feel like my eyes are giving up on me and ready to close, I take a moment to look back on the day and find three things I'm grateful for. I take an experience, someone I met, or just a feeling I experienced and reflect on those moments. I always feel centered and grounded. I honestly find that going to bed content helps me sleep better, which helps me feel rested, happy, and energized the next morning.



See you all bright and early! Check out our newly added 6am classes and book your bikes online. www.redbikestudios.com

Redbike made it's way to Art Basel 2015 and what a magical evening it was! We fill you in on highlights, favorite instructor moments, and pictures from our amazing night of pop up rides under the stars.



Our bikes made their way to Wynwood with the help of our super strong (and can we say handsome?) instructors. We got set up at the beautiful new outdoor garden known as The Wynwood Yard. Surrounded by the vibrancy of Art Basel, tourists and locals enjoying the nice Sunday weather, and healthy food trucks, the setting could not be more perfect.



Our Redpack showed up and got set up with shoes and complementary headsets provided by Soundoff Miami. "The sound system was so cool!" says Steph. "Everyone riding had their personal headsets. All they could hear was our music and our instruction. All other noise was blocked off. I think it made their experience really fun and interesting. It was hard not to get into the ride...everyone was so in the zone!"




We definitely took spinning to another level. Locals on the street stood in awe as they watched spinning tranform into movement art. "The entire class was able to put on a show for the onlookers who were passing by. Everyone was riding as a unit and the choreography made it look artistic. The class and the energy really vibed well with the feel of Art Basel. We couldn't have asked for a more picture perfect night" says Adam.



And what's an event without friends, family, food, and fun? Albert can describe the night in just one word: INCREDIBLE. New friends joined us for the event, the stormy skies cleared up to allow for a beautiful sunset, amazing and healthy food options provided by Della Bowls, as well as other great food trucks, are one of the few highlights. But riding alongside my Redbike family, and real family, tops it all."




Thanks to everyone who closed off Miami Art Week with us! We'll see you back in the saddle at Brickell this week. Check out our weekly schedule and book your bikes! www.redbikestudios.com

The Thanksgiving holiday is known for gratitude, family, football, and, of course, the impending food coma. This year our instructors will add a healthy twist to a few of Thanksgivings famous traditions. They share ways of how they're choosing to make Thanksgiving a little less sinful.

 

STAY ACTIVE


Albert: I love football and I especially love watching football after feasting on Thanksgiving. I know once I hit that couch I will sink in to the famous food coma we all experience. Therefore, I make it a point to do something active during the day. This year, besides teaching the "Earn your Turkey" ride, I'll be participating in a family football tournament I organized for my whole extended family. It's a great way to bond and get a sweat on before the meal. The holidays should be no excuse for excluding fitness into your routine.

 

PLAN AHEAD


Steph: I like to eat healthy on a regular basis but let's be honest, I'll be splurging on Thanksgiving. I'm a sucker for anything sweet potato and don't get me started on desserts. So, I've made it a point to plan (and stick to) a workout schedule and healthy meal regimen for the days leading up to Thanksgiving. My plan includes a few spinning and boot camp classes (Earn Your Turkey ride included) plus meals consisting of lean proteins, veggies, and fruit. This way I'm prepared for all the delicious Thanksgiving food I'll definitely be enjoying.

 

BE MINDFUL

 

Marianne: With everyone sitting at the table before we eat, we will vocalize three things that we are thankful for.  This gives everyone an opportunity to reflect on blessings in our lives, makes for great conversation starters during eating, and gives us a positive perspective in life.  It's food for the soul, and who doesn't need that?

 

The Redbike team wishes everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Be sure to check out our pre and post Thanksgiving rides on Thursday, 11/26, with two “Earn Your Turkey” rides and on Friday, 11/27, for a special “Burn Your Turkey” ride. See you on the saddle!

Redpack member, Lauren Krasnoff, opens up about her lifelong struggles with her weight, the decision she made to get her health back on track, and how Redbike turned her from couch potato to a "two a days" spinning champ. Check out her inspiring story!

Two and a half years ago, I decided to take control of my body once and for all. I had struggled with my weight my entire life. A chubby child, I saw my first nutritionist at the age of 8. For twenty years after that, my weight went up and down constantly—but only yo-yoed between overweight and extremely obese. I can’t remember a time where I was at a healthy, stable weight. My parents tried, my doctors tried, my nutritionists tried to get me to make changes to my lifestyle, but I was stubborn and unmotivated. Three years after moving from New York to Miami, I was the heaviest and most unhealthy that I had ever been. The thought of shopping for clothing made me cringe, but that didn’t stop me from spending every evening and weekend sitting on my couch and binge eating.

I hit a personal low and my body started quitting on me. I was almost thirty years old, and I had back pain so bad that I could barely move. My body was too big for my back to support the weight. I was on medication for my blood pressure. And I knew that my metabolism was only getting slower as I got older. So I made a decision to change my life. I started working with a nutritionist again, but this time, I was committed and I was focused. I changed my eating habits, I got off of the couch, and I started moving. And slowly, but surely, I lost weight.  Over the next two years, I lost 120 pounds. My back pain was gone. I no longer needed my medications. And I started to love shopping.

  

While I was happy and proud of what I had accomplished, I now knew that my body was capable of even more. My weight was healthy and stable for the first time ever, but I wanted to be stronger and I wanted to push myself further. So last summer, I decided to try out new gyms, studios, and classes and around Miami to try to find a workout that I could really commit to.

During that search, I found Redbike and I never looked back. I was hooked from my first class with Albert. I tried out classes with Steph and Adam, and I knew my search was over. Every class felt like a party on a bike—but the sweatiest party I’d ever been to. For the first time, I loved my workout. I was excited to get to Redbike and get on the bike. I was excited to hear the play list and dance to the music. I was excited for the sweaty, satisfying, accomplished feeling that I had at the end of every class. And my body started to change again. I was getting stronger. I’m able to see the muscles in my core and my arms—something I’d never been able to do before. I was shocked at how my entire body was feeling and showing the effects of the workout. I’ve made Redbike a part of my daily routine now—and sometimes can’t help but do double classes. I’m happier, healthier and stronger, and I can’t wait for the next class.

 

Share your story with us at info@redbikestudios.com for a chance to be featured on our blog. Don't forget to check out this week's classes at www.redbikestudios.com. See you on a bike!

This week's spotlight is on instructor, Gabi Tudin. She shares what she can whip up in the kitchen, what she can't live without, why she loves being an instructor, and more!


1. Three things you can't live without:
- Green tea, my cat, sunshine



2. Top track on your Spotify right now
- We Can't Move to This - Ellie Goulding

3. Your biggest indulgence
- Every reality show on Bravo.

4. Beauty Product you swear by
- EOS lip balm



5. Best dish you can cook up
When I'm feeling ambitious, spinach and chick pea curry is my fave.

6. Pet Peeves
I can't even sleep if my room is messy.

7. Biggest Role Model
My mom! She's incredible and knows me better than anyone. I try to be like her every day :)



8. Something that always puts a smile on your face
Get me a cute puppy and/or kitten and I will melt from happiness.

9. Favorite workout of all time
SPINNING duh. But also boxing gives me such a high.

10. Favorite part of being an instructor
Seeing people push themselves to their limit is straight up inspiring. Spinning can completely renew my energy for the day and I love sharing that with my class!




Grab your bike and catch Gabi at Redbike early mornings, evenings, and weekends!

This month at Redbike, we challenge you to try new class times,
different instructors, and switch up your routine. Did we mention it
would be fun with a few grand prizes at the end? Check out what our
instructors say about the benefits of choosing different class days
and times.


MONDAY HEAD START:

Gabi-"Monday morning is the perfect chance to set the tone not just
for the day, but for the rest of the week. I always bring a little
extra energy into this class so we can say goodbye to those Monday
blues!"


LUNCH BREAK:

Mari- "I juggle with four kids, a husband, a job, errands, etc. But
everyone needs to take a lunch break, right? So why not kill two birds
with one stone? I love that it breaks the day up, I get a boost of
energy, and can power through the rest of the day knowing I got my
workout in.


OWL RIDE

America- "I work a rigorous 9-5 job, so I have to make a choice to
wake up early or stay up later to exercise. What I love about evening
class is that I can completely decompress from the day. Being a little
extra tired after class helps me sleep better too."


TGIF

Steph- " I see Fridays as the chance to put in the last bit of effort
to complete the goals I set out for the week. Sometimes the weekends
throw me off (traveling, catching up on sleep, seeing friends and
family) so I make no excuses for my Friday workouts"


HAPPY HOUR

Adam- "I love my weekends and I love Happy Hour. So when Fridays roll
around, no one is more excited than me. I'm all about a healthy
balance of fitness and fun, so getting in a rigorous workout before
half priced cocktails is the perfect combination."


SUNDAY FUNDAY

Albert- "Sundays are perfect to recover from the weekend festivities.
Sundays are also great for boozy brunches and game day shenanigans. As
one of the only fitness studios open on Sundays, there is no reason to
feel bad about your pre or post party decisions. Detox Spin is the way
to go!

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Your Connect Four Mission starts NOW. Make sure to grab your boards before
your next Redbike class and have our staff mark off the classes you
attend. Prizes and details can be found below:

Instructions- Connect the most boxes in rows, diagonals, or columns of
fours. Valid for both front and back.
Prizes-
1) Winner- Two Weeks Free at Redbike (*Monthly members receive reimbursement)
2) Runner up- $50 Gift Card to Redboost Smoothie Bar
3) 2nd Runner up- Redbike Tank Top

Halloween is starting early at Redbike! We asked our instructors to share their favorite costumes from back in the day. Can you guess who they are? Take a look!













Share the spirit of Halloween with RedBike and make sure to check out this week's "Haunted House" theme rides. Don't forget to bring your best costume! Book online at www.redbikestudios.com!

Studies show that a lifestyle of healthy eating and routine fitness can decrease the chances of breast cancer tremendously. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our team of experts at Redbike have put together a list of the most powerful cancer-fighting foods...

1. Walnuts

Preliminary data suggests that eating two ounces of walnuts a day could prevent the development of breast cancer tumors. Walnuts are packed with Omega-3's and antioxidants which help slow the growth of cancerous cells.

Healthy add in: Sprinkle walnuts on salads, quinoa, and even baking recipes.

2. Blueberries

Blueberries contain pterostilbene, a phytonutrient that causes cancerous cells to self-destruct, which minimizes the chances of breast cancer tumors. Fresh or frozen blueberries are equally a great choice to incorporate in your daily meal plan.

Healthy add in: Frozen blueberries are perfect for smoothies and acai bowls.

3. Spinach

According to the American Journal of Epidemiology in 2011, women with the highest intake of dietary folate (found in spinach) had a 40% lower risk for Breast Cancer. Spinach is rich in fiber, full of vitamins, and low in calories...so eat as much spinach as your healthy heart desires!

Healthy add in: Spinach goes great in omelets, quiches, salad mix, fresh juices, and smoothies. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

4. Eggs

The yolk of an egg contains an essential nutrient, Choline, which ensures proper cell functioning. The U.S. Institute of Medicine claims women should aim for 425 milligrams a day (one egg contains 126 milligrams) in order to reduce the risk of breast cancer by approximately 24 percent.

Health add in: Hard boiled eggs are a great source of protein, convenient enough for snacks and/or meals on the go.

5. Salmon

Salmon provides DHA, a super-charged Omega 3 fat that can kill off breast cancer cells and help stop the spread of the disease to other parts of the body. In addition, Salmon is packed with Vitamin D. Increased intakes of Salmon can significantly reduce the chances of cells becoming cancerous.

Healthy add in: Salmon is great canned, cooked, baked, grilled, and even raw! Sushi anyone?




To learn more about cancer fighting foods, email our experts directly: info@redbikestudios.com or dietician@redbikestudios.com. IN ADDITION, don't forget to join us this Saturday, October 24th, at Redbike Studios for the "All Pink Ride" Event. Details can be found on our social media platforms: @redbikestudios. All proceeds and donations go directly to breast cancer research.