STOP SPINNING YOUR WHEELS

Since September is back-to-school for students and faculty alike, and the publication of my new book GET A C.L.E.W. FOR LIFE! ®️ is drawing near, the time is right for this public service announcement. Although I retired from teaching when I moved from New York to San Francisco, I am still permanently certified to teach and I continue to conduct myself according to the high standards set forth by the New York State Department of Education. My Master of Science degree and my conscience also dictate that I teach any and all content with honesty, integrity, and compassion. As a NASM-CPT FNS (National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist), it is my duty to teach facts, not fiction.

As an educator, I understand that it is often very hard for the public to believe that something so popular can sometimes do more harm than good, but the time has come to end the cycle of nonsense known as "spin." Society needs to suspend indoor cycling from school, from home, and from anywhere and everywhere these contraptions waste time and space. All models pose dangers easily avoidable if we simply step off them for good.

Stationary cycling of any sort is completely inconsistent with the design of the human body. As humans, we were designed to CLIMB on our own two feet, LIFT our own body weight, and propel ourselves forward, onward, and upward. There is nothing functional about "spinning our wheels," literally or figuratively. Indoor cycling is one of the most dysfunctional activities humans can engage in, and it is popular for all the wrong reasons. Indoor bicycles take up little space, they are cheaper than a revolving stair machine, and they are easier to use since the user does not have to support his or her own body weight. (If cost is an issue, we can always CLIMB stairs, hills, escalators, or sidewalks on an incline free of charge.)

There are many more reasons never to engage in indoor cycling. I discuss these reasons and identify the safest and most effective solutions to optimize health and fitness in my new book GET A C.L.E.W. FOR LIFE! ©️ coming out soon. (For those of you who cannot easily stand or walk, I have solutions for you as well. In 1996, I had to learn to walk again so I know how difficult it can be.)

In the meantime, look at the photo above for inspiration and motivation as you:

​GET A C.L.E.W. FOR LIFE! ®️

CLIMB, LIFT, AND EAT WELL ®️