peace, love & sweatTumblr (3.0; @thesweatshoppe)http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7b4c553146df33e01cce075667abc696/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/670c018d1ab465029b8b6edc58ff24a0/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/20d6b3c168c4f9f09fcd4c868c7093e5/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0c9b00fc07a33b05bcf92341e0062597/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/46a91cf0aea7c3ffc2f1cf2c744f51f9/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/eb7cf6cee481d815d3a44ebcc10cfb09/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/92b16690906ac5e0fc34ab0be4c55a36/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7643fa18173b4763fdc3f2a86852cfc3/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2f6b97839b0d37bcaf46174b977d6486/tumblr_mjbe1gAwWb1qjarzzo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The Sweat Shoppe’s 1st Team Run!</p> <p>Color Run 2013</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/44817268168http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/44817268168Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:46:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/df13b4a2647de065421680f190ae2b12/tumblr_mgrer2wslZ1qjarzzo1_r2_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We are doing our 1st 5k as a team on Feb 2nd. Join us! Sign up at http://thecolorrun.com/los-angeles/</p> <p>Contact the Shoppe for details on how to register under our Team! Pictures coming soon.</p> <p>Peace, Love & Sweat</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/40750899992http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/40750899992Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:42:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2f716a23aa89e474629ecabfe1ce1b2d/tumblr_mgdvu9Ur4V1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/40132033198http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/40132033198Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:25:21 -0800<p>I don&#8217;t know about you, but when I&#8217;m in class and I feel that first drop of sweat roll down my cheek, it marks the beginning of a transformation, the beginning of a collective movement towards change and self-awareness. For me, every drop translates into the release of something. A detoxification of the body, but also of the mind and spirit. I can label each drop - as it represents something I want to let go of or make peace with.</p> <p>Doubt.<br/>Insecurity.<br/>Apprehension.<br/>Fear.<br/>Sadness.<br/>Anger.<br/>Frustration.<br/>Self Loathing.</p> <p><br/>And replace it with something empowering. Almost like a trade. I&#8217;ll let go of fear for today and replace it with strength.<br/>What&#8217;s more thrilling about this experience is when you are in a room full of other riders sweating and working, also seeking transformations perhaps, there is a collective energy you can tap into that will ignite an inner power. This collective energy in the room is a life force, supporting one another through the darkness and the light.<br/>My love of indoor cycling began the day I discovered this collective energy in the class. And it continues to move me as I am inspired by it. I see it when I push a little harder and my neighbor feels compelled to do the same as a result. Or when I feel like I do not have anything left to give, yet I feel motivated by others in the room who are riding wholeheartedly. <br/>Every day presents new challenges and new beginnings. And with every drop of sweat, I hope for better things. That&#8217;s the thing about sweat. It can change you.</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/14369060265http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/14369060265Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:57:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv1tf0f2Bg1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/13149052474http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/13149052474Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:16:11 -0800<p>We love water at the Shoppe and we encourage you all to drink as much water as recommended. For those of you who have attended our Sweat Cycle classes or any indoor cycling class for that matter, you know that you sweat A LOT during that hour. And if you do not hydrate properly pre and post indoor cycling class, it is extremely detrimental - you will find it next to impossible to complete class, you will feel overheated, and after class you may find that you feel sluggish and overextended throughout the day. On the flip side, if you drink the amount of water you need, you will find that you sweat a whole lot more during class, feel unaffected (to an extent) by the heat of the class, and are able to feel energized through the rest of your day. We cannot stress enough the importance of water and proper hydration. </p> <p>For those of you who are not sure how much you should be drinking, we have broken it down for you below. Please note, the 8 glasses of water a day is probably more accurate for folks who do not spin&#8230;especially at the Sweat Shoppe..</p> <h2 class="Underline sectionTitle Heading2"><span class="line">Instructions</span></h2> <h4 class="header Heading5">Things You&#8217;ll Need</h4> <p><span class="title">maybe a calculator</span></p> <ol><li>Weigh yourself and write down or note your weight. <span class="stepNumber"> </span></li> <li><span class="stepNumber"> </span>Take the number of pounds you weigh and multiply that by 2/3. <span class="stepNumber"> </span>That is the number of ounces you should drink everyday. <span class="stepNumber"></span>For example, if you weight 150 pounds, two thirds of that is 100 and that is how many ounces you should drink daily. <span class="stepNumber"></span></li> <li><span class="stepNumber"></span>Add 12 ounces of water for every 30 minutes you work out. <span class="stepNumber"></span></li> <li><span class="stepNumber"></span>Make a plan for how you will drink that much water every day. The easiest way to ensure you drink the right amount daily is to buy a reusable container that you can refill throughout the day. <span class="stepNumber"></span></li> <li><span class="stepNumber"></span>Figure out how much water the bottle/container holds and then divide that amount into your total amount of water per day that you figured out in steps 1-3. For instance, if the bottle you use holds 16 oz. of water and you need to drink 100 oz, you would divide 100 oz/16 oz. and learn that you need to drink about 6 and a quarter bottles per day. You can then plan out your day. You can drink one at breakfast, one between breakfast and lunch, one at lunch, one between lunch and dinner, one at dinner, and one before you go to bed. Think about your day and plan out when you will drink your water!</li> </ol><p><br/>Read more: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4555330_how-much-water-drink-daily.html#ixzz1Ze71PuO0">How to Calculate How Much Water To Drink Daily | eHow.com</a> <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4555330_how-much-water-drink-daily.html#ixzz1Ze71PuO0"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4555330_how-much-water-drink-daily.html#ixzz1Ze71PuO0">http://www.ehow.com/how_4555330_how-much-water-drink-daily.html#ixzz1Ze71PuO0</a></a></p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/10940352585http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/10940352585Sun, 02 Oct 2011 10:20:00 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsdf6aPfSZ1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsdf6aPfSZ1qjarzzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsdf6aPfSZ1qjarzzo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsdf6aPfSZ1qjarzzo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsdf6aPfSZ1qjarzzo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Shots of the Shoppe</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/10878072316http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/10878072316Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:58:56 -0700<p><strong>This post is dedicated to the riders out there who fear the weight of the wheel. </strong></p> <p><strong>Without the weight of the wheel, just as in life, one cannot be challenged and therefore growth is limited. I have heard many riders express fear that riding with a weighted flywheel will &#8220;bulk&#8221; their legs. Before discussing further, at the Sweat Shoppe we believe that riding is not just about the physical transformations, but also the mental/spiritual/emotional changes that can occur when challenging oneself in class. With that said, in the hour we spend riding in a class, we move, we breath, we sweat and we suffer to a degree. We suffer because we face our fears and push past them to reach a higher level of understanding ourselves. That is and should be the goal. </strong></p> <p><strong>We live in Los Angeles. We are surrounded by forced reminders of what we &#8220;should&#8221; look like and how we &#8220;should&#8221; live our lives. And so, it is understandable that fear comes into play. The weight of the flywheel is all about ying and yang. Balance. Push and pull. A perfect pedal stroke consists of an equal amount of energy pushing down and an equal amount of energy pulling up. If we spend too much energy pushing down or up, we create an imbalance. Enter bulky thighs. Given, we are not physiologists and cannot guarantee that focusing on perfecting your pedal stroke will immunize against bulky legs. Everyone is different and we should always do what is necessary to take care of oneself. However, upon entering the spin room, leave fear out of the equation. Focus on creating more balance in your ride. Find the ying/yang in your pedal stroke. </strong></p> <p><strong>And remember&#8230;Fear should never be part of the equation, as it will never be part of the solution. </strong></p> <p><strong>Peace, love n sweat</strong></p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/9823513936http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/9823513936Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:18:09 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmjaho8Lgo1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmjaho8Lgo1qjarzzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmjaho8Lgo1qjarzzo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmjaho8Lgo1qjarzzo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The framing is almost done! Dry wall is next! Stay tuned!</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/6357934511http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/6357934511Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:41:48 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llzr77bqlh1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llzr77bqlh1qjarzzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llzr77bqlh1qjarzzo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llzr77bqlh1qjarzzo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llzr77bqlh1qjarzzo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Here are some shots of the interior at the very beginning of the construction phase.</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5990850246http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5990850246Sun, 29 May 2011 21:30:41 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llpmzjKOWJ1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llpmzjKOWJ1qjarzzo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Our signs are up! Tell us what you think…More pics of the inside of the studio to follow!</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5804021603http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5804021603Tue, 24 May 2011 10:23:42 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll0g0d7aFR1qjarzzo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The layout has been drawn. The framing of the walls and ceilings begin tomorrow.</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5380856571http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5380856571Tue, 10 May 2011 19:52:56 -0700<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lkychzO0771qjarzzo1_500.png"/><br/><br/>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5344502627http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5344502627Mon, 09 May 2011 16:42:00 -0700<p>And here we are. After many months of talking, brainstorming and planning, we now begin the building of the Sweat Shoppe. Join us as we track the build out of our studio week by week until we arrive to our Grand Opening.</p> <p>We chose a space that was essentially a bare boned canvas. No plumbing, no electrical, no rooms. Just plain concrete walls and flooring. Pipes exposed in the ceilings and walls. We actually really like the industrial feel of the space currently and have designed the space to keep some of those industrial elements alive.</p> <p>The indoor cycling space is a cave. Dark, hidden. Designed to motivate you to escape into your own workout Zen. We have brought in some of the best sound and lighting engineers who have brought to life many of your favorite night clubs, bars and restaurants in the city of Angels. We felt inspired by the spaces in Los Angeles, Paris, New York, and San Francisco that have motivated us to move to our favorite music and eat our favorite foods. We didn&#8217;t want our main indoor cycling space to seem boring, generic and uninspiring. Imagine riding with your favorite teacher in your favorite music venue.</p> <p>Check back with us! We will be posting photos as the walls go up, the rooms are formed, the sound is bumping and the lights are shining. We would like to share in the excitement of the birth of our new baby: The Sweat Shoppe!</p>http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5344201168http://thesweatshoppe.tumblr.com/post/5344201168Mon, 09 May 2011 16:33:00 -0700