Objective: Happiness! Step #1 : Wake up your endorphins!

Join our challenge to create “More Happiness in 2019!”

At the beginning of every year, we always gravitate towards making ‘resolutions’: either to give up bad habits, start new ones, improve others… We all hope that the New Year will be better and happier than the one that just finished.

But the truth is: it is up to US to make our own happiness. Its not something that will just come to us by chance.

It is something that we must decide on and commit to. In fact, it is the way we think and react that directly affects our level of happiness.

Instead of creating a list of ‘resolutions’ (which we will never stick to)- how about this year we simply commit to being happier?

Our objective at Spinbreak is your wellness. We always feel on top form after a session at the studio; so now we want to help you focus on feeling Happy.

For the rest of the month, we will be sharing habits that will help each of us become happier, more peaceful, and full of positive vibes.

The first good habit to create is simple: do sport 2 times a week.

Many studies have proven that doing sport increases the production of endorphins- also knows as happiness hormones. Sport also helps stimulate the production of others wellness hormones, such as dopamine.

Doing sport also makes us feel better about our body: we tone our muscles, our skin breathes better, we improve our complexion… Feeling good in your skin plays a big part in your general happiness.

So: join us this month, and for the rest of this year, for our challenge for “More Happiness in 2019!”

Spinbreak is our happy place. We hope it will become yours too.

For more on our series: “Objective: Happiness” visit the following links:

• Objective 2 : Music is the power
• Objective 3 : Creating new habits
• Objective 4 : Choose Happy !

Prepare for Ski Season… with Indoor Cycling!

The snow season is finally around the corner! But how can we get fit and make the most out of skiing down the slopes?

Your enjoyment of the slopes is all down to your level of fitness. The fitter you are, the more fun you will have and the faster you will improve.

Why? Because skiing is an intensely physical sport!

Yes, we can all feel fit in our normal everyday environment. BUT, add a big mountain, thinner air, crisp cold, and a lot of cardio efforts, our bodies will always get tired faster.

What’s the solution? As with most other sports, we can improve so much thanks to Indoor Cycling!

But why? It helps you in so many ways- from building stamina to reinforcing your core muscles. But that’s not all! Since it is a non-impact sport, there is very little chance of missing the season because of an injury you got while doing another sport!

More why’s:

Aches and Muscles

Ski: The afternoons and the days-after we start skiing, what aches the most are our core muscles and legs, which is what we need the most when shredding through snow.

Spin: When we pedal at Spinbreak, the muscles we use the most are in the legs and our core.  The more we work them, the more agile we become on the slopes.

We also activate these muscles faster which helps us maintain speed and balance, allowing you to do more fun and crazier slopes.

Action and Cardio

Ski: You have periods of intense activity while you are skiing which is followed by downtime when you recover- either waiting for the lifts, or enjoying the amazing views.

Spin: Sprints during our routines are the best way to prepare you for sudden outbursts of energy.

-Have you tired our “anaerobic” classes? They incorporate fast cardio work in a way that promotes fast recovery rates. Ask us to coordinate an anaerobic class to fit with your schedule!

-Our regular aerobic classes promotes improved breathing and better use of the different muscle groups.

-Our endurance classes will work each muscle group in more depth- and build your overall stamina and endurance rates.

Whichever class you do, they all incorporate great cardio which helps improve your lung capacity- helping you stay motivated and happily skiing 😉

Mobility and flexibility

Ski: You need to be as flexible as possible to avoid injuries… A good range of motion improves your coordination, use of muscles and alignment of your nervous system- all of which helps manage each sport session.

Spin: The build up of mobility happens thanks to the different positions- in ‘clmbing, ‘running’, ‘super-slow’, and ‘left and right in break it down’… And of course, the stretches at the end of the class make sure our muscles are rested and relaxed after each effort…

Thanks to spin, you can enjoy every minute on the slopes!

Spin is also an excellent partner to running. More on this match made in heaven here.

Objective: Happiness! Step #3 : New Habits

To do : Remove an old habit, and start a new one.

Old habits are not automatically worth continuing. This challenge is a good chance to find one habit you would be happy to stop.

Stopping something you are used to doing can be difficult. This is why, at the same time, it is great to start a new habit to replace it. Its worth knowing that new habits bring new energy, new friends, and new ways of thinking and reacting.

So with that in mind, think “Objective Happiness”. What is an old habit you want to say goodbye to ? What will you replace it with ?

We know some of our members are giving up smoking at the moment. Bravo! What is helping them ? Seeing the progress they are making when they come cycling. Better cardio, better breathing, better mood ; less conscious of eating more… There are lots of benefits ! The results of your new habit will help you crack the dependency you have on your old one… Give it a try!

If we can help your motivation levels, let us know.  We are all sharing the same objective, and a road travelled together is always more fun !

For more on our series: “Objective Happiness” visit the following links:

• Objective 1 : Wake up your endorphins
• Objective 2 : Music is the power
• Objective 4 : Choose Happy !

Objective: Happiness! Step #4 : Choose Happy

Sadly, it seems normal these days to feel stressed for most of our day. ‘Stress’ is what drives many of our thoughts and behaviours. And responsibilities- like work, family, home- each play a part in us continually feeling stressed.

How can we step back from this?

• First: understand that this does not have to be ‘normal’.

• Second: know that thoughts can be changed !

Intention is the key to this transformation .

Make the decision to be happy.

You will then start observing all your ‘normal’ stressed thoughts. Then it is simple: you can just decide to ignore them! Don’t forget, these thoughts never make your life better, so feel free to just push them to the side!

Have you noticed that if you surround yourself with happy people, the happy spreads and everyone feels the positive energy around us ?

Just like in a spin room ! Sport releases our happy endorphins… Spinning helps your mind and body create a new happy place. You ALWAYS feel better after your cycling session for a reason…so go book your next ride now and come and make more HAPPY!

For more on our series: “Objective Happiness” visit the following links:

• Objective 1 : Wake up your endorphins
• Objective 2 : Music is the power
• Objective 3 : Creating new habits