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