February 2010 . . .

• Spin/Yoga: The Perfect Workout
  When it's minus twenty-five degrees outside it may be tempting to stay indoors and play couch potato but there are better ways to spend your time. In Spin/Yoga: The Perfect Workout Kerry Guglielmin takes us into her Spin/Yoga class and shows us why spinning and yoga are complementary workouts.
  
  
• The Skinny on Fat
  Find out how eating healthy fat can help you lose weight.
  
  
• Pedal Mechanics—Back to Basics
  Winter is the ideal time to get back to cycling basics and focus on the technical aspects of riding. Clair Cafaro of C.O.R.E. Cycling shows you how, with sample workouts you can do on the trainer.
  
  
• Bike Trainer Blues: Hmmm, that couch looks inviting…
  We all know how dull spinning can get. Especially if you work out alone in your basement or family room. But did you know that technology can be your friend? Shane Brown of Race Day Rush tells you how to navigate your way through self-defeating avoidance tactics with the help of the internet.
  
  
• The Athlete’s Plate— A New Cookbook for Athletes
  Tired of living on supplements, energy bars and gels? Enjoy real food instead. The Athlete’s Plate shows you what to eat to improve your performance and how to prepare it.
  
  
• The New ‘Do’ is Done
  In December we were hard at work redesigning the Women’s Cycling.ca website. It has a new look and we’ve added more features, like article comments and forums. Check it out and tell us what you think.
  
  In the coming months we’re also going to add an events page where you can post notices of cycling and triathlon events in your area.
  
  In our recent survey, 88% of you said you would like a forum to post questions and connect with other members. It’s there now. So don’t be shy! Register on our forum page and start posting today.
  
  
  Laurel-Lea Shannon