RPM

Substitutes for RPM?

gabewaggoner — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:39:24 GMT

Dear RPMers,

I've just learned that I might be moving to an area that has no RPM within a reasonable radius. This disturbs me; I've been doing RPM for more than two years now and cannot imagine life without it.

I've never done a regular spinning class, nor have I taken any of the branded cycling classes at other gyms. I might have to join a 24-Hour Fitness or LA Fitness, both of which seem to offer analogs of RPM. Has anyone taken 24Cycle or any of the other proprietary classes? I'm hoping to learn how they compare to RPM. The idea of freestyle classes scares me because I am so used to the structure and format of RPM. Are these other classes structured at all?

I also see classes such as Turbo Kick that seem a bit like BodyCombat, which I also love, but again, fear is the mind-killer.

If anyone has any insights, I'd be most grateful. It would help to know what specific class at what gym brand you're referring to. Many thanks in advance--

Gabe

leg drills

jdoe — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:17:00 GMT

in the older releases we used to do leg drills in the warm up, now they have disappeared, how come?

Haven't gotten my new release

camaromom — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:28:15 GMT

Help!!! The new release is out. My charge card was billed 11/6/09. I got an e-mail saying that I'd get my pack in 10 days. It is now been 14 days and I've gotten nothing. I spoke with other RPM/Pump/Flow instructors and they've gotten their stuff. Who do I need to call?

For RPM training, what's your Sat night like?

julieusaf — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:12:43 GMT

I'm certified in BodyPump and have been for 10 months...I teach 3 classes a week and LOVE it. For the last 6 months or so I've also been doing freestyle spin 2x week.....sadly no certifications in spin (the owners know this as I've been somewhat following her freestyle method). I have a decent following and people seem to enjoy my music, etc, but I'd like to of course be certified and maybe attempt to transition at least one of those classes to RPM. I live in a more remote area and normally have to travel 3-4 hrs to get to a training (and then pay for gas and hotel, etc). Luck has come my way and there's an RPM training coming to my town!!! Now normally this would be totally fabulous and I'd be ALL over it, however, I have a friend visiting me that same weekend! Training is Sat and Sun. She leaves early Sun, so Sunday isn't really the issue. And since she has other friends that live here even Sat for training could probably be worked out...but it would certainly be expected for me to hang out on Saturday after training for her last night in town. We do plan to lay low - maybe go to a movie, etc, so no Sat night clubbing or anything.

I'm assuming you present a track on Sunday???? I know for BodyPump besides being beat, I had to learn a track for presentation the next day. How difficult is that night between training days? It doesn't help that I don't get to take RPM classes often due to scheduling...thoughts? Do you think I could spend minimal time Sat night as long as I can be at the training itself?

Anyone still using many of the old tracks?

robertk184 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:28:31 GMT

With the chorey changes, does anyone go back much to older releases for their playlist? I still go back in the 20's for some of my favs, including (but not limited to) Runaway, Get It On, Run To You, Rain Down On Me, Summer Rain, Yeah, and of course, Night Train. My classes really enjoy mixing in the old with the new.

When it fits, I'll mix in some of the newer moves with the old stuff.

45 is here .....

spacewalker — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:42:53 GMT

Are already known 5 tracks from release 45 and promises to be another good release.

We have another Intervals track (track 5) of our friends "The Prodigy", who gave us the same track just spectacular in release 43 (Vooodooo People), in my humble opinion, one of the best for me. The release also full of promise.

Our beloved Free Spin track (track 6) does not seem very good, I find it very warm so we can ride until exhaustion.

The track of mixed terrain (track 4) also seems pleasant and with a cool rhythm.

Let's see what will happen in this latest release of the best BTS ever invented.

Track 4 - Midnight Youth - All On Our Own (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCY-Qx8ntOY)
Track 5 - The Prodigy - Piranha (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JANLyO23Hzw)
Track 6 - Chicane ft. Natasha Bedingfield - Bruised water (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv73dQzLpyM)
Track 8 - The Man Who Can’t Be Moved - The Script (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw-J8kC5DHo)
Track 9 - Adele’s - Chasing Pavements (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qz7vGW2_5c0)

Ride it like you stole it!

calories burnt in 45 minute class

catfanaticau — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:39:01 GMT

Some instructors tell us we will burn up to 800 calories per class. This sounds like rubbish to me. I suppose a very large male participant might achieve this, but it still sounds a bit unlikely. I weigh 50kgs, and doubt that I would burn more than 200 calories per class (and I like to think I work very hard in class).

What do you instructors really think?

30 min RPM

obkidsx3 — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:41:21 GMT

what are the tracks we use for 30 min RPM? Is that the same as RPM express?

Which tracks do you learn for initial training?

julieusaf — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:23:17 GMT

I'm assuming tracks 8 and 9 are not ones that we will present in training since they're cooldown and stretch. I know in BodyPump training the master trainer always did the warmup as well. Is that the same for RPM? So does that mean we will present tracks 2-7?

Thanks! Julie

What is RPM about for you?

Revs — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:27:43 GMT

Hi all. I ask this question of instructors and participants alike.

What is RPM about for you? For example: is it the music or the coaching, the group dynamic or the ride itself?

I interested to read of your 1 main focus, enjoyment, reason for etc.

I know what my main focus is and I will share later: )

Revs

What happened to hovers?

trancendental — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:25:26 GMT

I note in a completely unrelated thread, it was mentioned that hovers have been taken out of RPM.

I used to do 3 RPMs a week up to about 2 years ago but had to stop due to work/time pressures. I remember being cued to do them back then, so presumably this is a fairly recent technique change.

So, for the panel, when and why were they dropped?

How much RPM is too much?

robertk184 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:22:33 GMT

I know too much BP is not the way to go (I went for 3 weeks taking 5 pump classes each week, just to prove a point), but since it is mainly a cardio workout, can too many RPM classes become harmful in any way?

I teach or team RPM seven times a week, sometimes more when I sub or launch, and I have heard some say that is way too many. I try to fit in BP at least twice a week, and I am limited to only these 2 programs due to physical problems (BA, BS, BC are out for me).

Does anyone else teach RPM that often? I'd love to hear what the experts think.

How imperative is it to have cycling shorts for initial training?

julieusaf — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:39:31 GMT

I currently teach 2 classes a week and do just fine without having cycling shorts. I've tried getting the gel seat in the past but just didn't like the way it fit. I'm wondering how different everything will feel however during initial training if I'm on the bike for so many more hours. I'm sure some of you didn't have cycling shorts for initial training...do you wish you did?

distance

helro154 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:19:38 GMT

Recently, I've been asked by a few members about the distance of the RPM classes. Is there a way to determine how many miles an RPM class is?

RPM Tattoo

Peachy — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 22:17:56 GMT

Hi everyone. This proved a big hit on the Body Pump forum. I’ve got a word document with all the les mills tattoos for each program, all with the associated meanings as well. Believe me, it is very difficult to find on the net! If anyone would like a copy please send me your email address and I’ll forward it on. Circulate it around. They’re great tatts. I’ve got the Body Pump one and will certainly probably do another!! Laters…..

Self Harm!

matt-mca — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:05:22 GMT

Hi to you all,

In my class yesterday morning, I got to the end of track 5 (release 43 - The Prodigy!).

This track is awesome, I love it but it's damn hard. At the end of the track as I, and most of the class tried to draw breath and let our hearts slow down as we collapsed onto out handle bars, one participant managed to say, between gasps:

"Hell, this class is a form of self harm. We all need help!"

I think she may be right!

Turn it up and get on the beat!

Forward Cue-Knee Injuries?

jtackney — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:17:25 GMT

I am just curious, if anyone else has been experiencing knee injuries since the introduction of the "forward" cue? Do you think there is a correlatoin? We just released on October 17, 2009 and instructions and members have been experiencing some issues. Any advice on what to tell instructors and members? Thanks

For all you RPM freaks out there :D

Bexi — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:01:05 GMT

hey guys :) i'm sure you've all seen this before, but watch it again COZ IT"S SO AWESOME!! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIl5RxhLZ5U

Halloween playlist

riswid328 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:26:33 GMT

Looking for some songs for Halloween a.m. class - so far using Voodoo Child from 30; Alone in the Dark from 44; California Dreaming from 25 (because of the scary guy in the spoken parts); Going Insane from 30 - just bc I love it. I also considered Zombie and Hole in the Head. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Pregnancy and RPM

mlizz — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:35:25 GMT

Hi all,

I know this has been discussed in the past, but would like to have some updated info or experiences.

Anyone teaching RPM through pregnancy? I am not right now, but it's in the near future plans and wouldn't like to stop teaching.

Any experience will be appreciated!

RPM "beginners" class?

amescy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:33:21 GMT

Does anyone have any materials/posters/flyers/phrases that are geared toward inviting newcomers/beginners to RPM? My club just opened up a new timeslot for RPM and I'd like to build numbers by making it make it accessible for all levels. Thanks!

Help

lilogirl808 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:48:26 GMT

I lost...or someone stole, my choreo notes for releases 20, 21 and 23. Can anyone help me? I am a certified instructor you can make sure by logging into my profile "lilogirl" or ellen in Hawaii. My email is lilogirl808@gmail.com. I appreciate any help anyone can give me.

give me a mix

mrtimothy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:37:08 GMT

in a bit of a mix rut...

can you tell me a mix that will feel "different" ?

rpm 44 two racing positions?

jumpinjim — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:18:02 GMT

the education on the dvd explains the new racing position, yet on the master class you coach both the old position and the new position. Do you mean to have 2 race positions now or just the new position?

love rpm 44 we launch oct 17, can't wait. it will be a great hard workout for those that like hard workouts.

2-hour format

cookiepie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:48:26 GMT

I've searched. I've got up to a 90-minute format. Is there such a thing as a 2-hour format? We are looking to do a LIVESTRONG charity ride on October 2nd with 2-hour intervals. Any help or suggestions is appreciated.