Is thanksgiving your cheat day? Should it be? How many cheat days should you have a week? Well first of all, if you are cheating this is seen as doing something wrong. We have already brought negativity to a cheat day. You are already thinking about a bad day of...

Cardio is an awesome workout. It makes you sweat, it gets your heart pumping. It leaves you feeling exhilarated and energized. It burns calories, strengthens your heart and lowers your blood pressure. This is all amazing! What is the perfect complement to your cardio?...

When you do your first indoor cycling class you may be focused on just catching your breath and keeping your legs moving so here is an explanation of how we coach the gears so that if you are new you will feel comfortable or if you are a veteran you have a better...

I always loved biking as a kid, teenager and then as I turned into an adult. When St. Joseph Island Triathlon/Duathlon first started it interested me as I was a long distance runner and thought biking and running seemed like it would be fun put together in one event....

My butts sore! The most common thing we here from first time ryders after their first class! Sorry, we can’t help you much with this one. It just takes some getting used to. The first ryde is always the worst. You can get more comfortable by trying a seat cushion and...

They show up every day wearing their Myzone belts not just to see their heart rate but to get MEPS! (Myzone effort points). What are MEPS? You earn points for working in different heart rate zones. If you hit a minimum number of MEPS each month you get a status...

We have talked about setting specific goals, making a detailed plan and taking action. Our goal at RAM is to inspire you to create the best version of yourself. We believe this is when you are exercising regularly, eating well and have a clear mindset. For those of...

You are ready to get in better shape! Great! Why is it many people start and don’t follow through? Because it is hard? Usually not. Because it isn’t fun? No, we all know workouts are going to be work. It’s because there are no clear goals and no plan in place! Here is...

We all know that veggies are amazing for our bodies and have many health benefits. With so many questions out there about if the keto diet good for you? Is it best to be vegan? Should I eat low carb? Stop trying different things and start with this task, it will not...

Today's Challenge: Eat Consistently Action Step: Eat every three to four hours and get at least four small meals/snacks in each day. Eating consistently will help keep your metabolism ramped up throughout the day. Most importantly it will help stabilize your blood...