1. Live For The Night (remix) - Krewella
2. Little Secrets - Passion Pit
3. Harlem - New Politics
4. Africa (DJ Ryan Kenney remix) - Toto
5. I'm A Freak (remix) - Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull
6. Houdini - Foster The People
7. Pompeii (remix) - Bastille
8. You Oughta Give (mashup) - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Alanis Morissette & Robin Thicke
9. Wrecking Ball (DJ Ryan Kenney remix) - Miley Cyrus
10. Long Train Runnin' (mashup) - DJ Tuck featuring Doobie Brothers & Martin Garrix
11. Wide Awake - Glee Cast
12. Not Like A Queen (mashup) - DJ Sergio featuring Katy Perry & 30 Seconds To Mars
13. City Of Angels - 30 Seconds To Mars
Thanks as always to everyone who took part in our journey together this morning at 9:45am at Crunch Fitness - Sunset! You all were awesome! Thanks for your energy, commitment and focus that with no doubt provided results that helped move you closer to realizing your goals - whatever they may be. We are all different. We all may have different goals. Some may be the same. But there is no denying that together, the energy created can help everyone achieve levels that we can not reach on our own. It is that common and positive energy about which I speak in class. It is that energy that you can't help but feel when we are all working together and pushing ourselves individually but yet also as a group. So if you haven't, please come and join us! Thanks for visiting my blog/website. Check it out for any and all information about my classes. In addition, please like and share the Ride with Tommy! Facebook page. I'd really appreciate it! In fact, feel free to share our class with your friends. Bring a friend to ride with you next time. It is a lot of fun and so different than meeting that friend for coffee or lunch. Free passes can be obtained on the CRUNCH website or at the front desk. Hope to see you in class soon! In good health, tommy
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 26, 2014
1. Capitol - Trust
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. The Writing's On The Wall - OK Go
4. Sissy That Walk (remix) - RuPaul
5. What I Like About You - The Romantics
6. Love Runs Out - OneRepublic
7. Why Don't You Love Me (remix) - Beyoncé
8. Wild Wild Love - Pitbull featuring G.R.L.
9. Cuba - Gibson Brothers
10. Save Somebody's Sunshine World (mashup) - DJs Mashup-Germany featuring Richard Marx, Counting Crows, Kings Of Leon, Swedish House Mafia & John Martin
11. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
12. How Will I Know - Sam Smith (acoustic cover of Whitney Houston)
13. Stay With Me (live) - Sam Smith featuring Mary J. Blige
7:00am comes very early in the morning. But you wouldn't know it from all the dedicated, focused and committed riders in class this morning...and every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Wow what great energy! And what great riders! Thanks so much to all of you for being in class and working so hard while you were there! You all were amazing! It is such an honor and pleasure to be able to create a Ride, or workout, for you that will help you get a great start to your day and that will help you have a great, positive outlook for all that you encounter throughout the rest of your day! Remember, you overcame a lot of obstacles in class this morning...some that I created for you...some that you created yourself. So go out and face the day knowing that you can carry that positive attitude with you all day and use it to overcome many obstacles that life places before you. You have that power. You have that ability. You may not know it or realize it, but I hope that by accomplishing all that you did in the Ride with Tommy! this morning - more in 45 minutes than most people do all day - you can feel confident that you can also overcome so many obstacles and accomplish so much when you focus and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Make that positive change! You can do it! Thank you! In good health, tommy
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. The Writing's On The Wall - OK Go
4. Sissy That Walk (remix) - RuPaul
5. What I Like About You - The Romantics
6. Love Runs Out - OneRepublic
7. Why Don't You Love Me (remix) - Beyoncé
8. Wild Wild Love - Pitbull featuring G.R.L.
9. Cuba - Gibson Brothers
10. Save Somebody's Sunshine World (mashup) - DJs Mashup-Germany featuring Richard Marx, Counting Crows, Kings Of Leon, Swedish House Mafia & John Martin
11. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
12. How Will I Know - Sam Smith (acoustic cover of Whitney Houston)
13. Stay With Me (live) - Sam Smith featuring Mary J. Blige
7:00am comes very early in the morning. But you wouldn't know it from all the dedicated, focused and committed riders in class this morning...and every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Wow what great energy! And what great riders! Thanks so much to all of you for being in class and working so hard while you were there! You all were amazing! It is such an honor and pleasure to be able to create a Ride, or workout, for you that will help you get a great start to your day and that will help you have a great, positive outlook for all that you encounter throughout the rest of your day! Remember, you overcame a lot of obstacles in class this morning...some that I created for you...some that you created yourself. So go out and face the day knowing that you can carry that positive attitude with you all day and use it to overcome many obstacles that life places before you. You have that power. You have that ability. You may not know it or realize it, but I hope that by accomplishing all that you did in the Ride with Tommy! this morning - more in 45 minutes than most people do all day - you can feel confident that you can also overcome so many obstacles and accomplish so much when you focus and push yourself out of your comfort zone. Make that positive change! You can do it! Thank you! In good health, tommy
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Track List - #totalrequestride, Wednesday, June 25, 2014
1. Capitol - Trust
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. The Writing's On The Wall - OK Go
4. Sissy That Walk (remix) - RuPaul
5. What I Like About You - The Romantics
6. Love Runs Out - OneRepublic
7. Why Don't You Love Me (remix) - Beyoncé
8. Wild Wild Love - Pitbull featuring G.R.L.
9. Cuba - Gibson Brothers
10. Save Somebody's Sunshine World (mashup) - DJs Mashup-Germany featuring Richard Marx, Counting Crows, Kings Of Leon, Swedish House Mafia & John Martin
11. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
12. How Will I Know - Sam Smith (acoustic cover of Whitney Houston)
13. Stay With Me (live) - Sam Smith featuring Mary J. Blige
Three people on their phone in class this morning. Two people carrying on a conversation during what is supposed to be an intense hill. And the mic wasn't working so I was having to yell over the music. I'm not complaining. I'm just stating the facts. As an instructor, it is so challenging to motivate and challenge riders to begin with. Then having to overcome the added obstacles created by people who either don't really want to be there in the first place and are not concerned with reaching toward or obtaining individual goals or are just so oblivious to the people around them who are really trying to make a difference in their lives...a positive change in their mental and physical well-being, is an obvious challenge that really shouldn't be present. I am not that upset about these occurrences, but some riders did complain to me after class. It is my job as an instructor to provide a ride that is challenging and fun. It is my job to create an atmosphere that is supportive, encouraging and motivating. It is also my job to create an environment that contains the least amount of distractions to all of the riders as possible. I am limited to what I can do and say in a class. I try to limit my comments in such situations to very general statements that will make the "offenders" realize that they are not being conducive to creating a positive energy in class that is beneficial to each individual rider and to the collective group as well. And I know that those of you reading this are probably not the ones who really need to read this and take something away from this post. However, I just want to put it out there (and feel free to share this), that in a group fitness class, you are just that, part of a group. Yes, you are there to get the most out of your own individual workout that you can. But, and many probably do not realize this, as part of a group fitness class, you are also responsible for NOT creating a disruptive or distractive environment. Lately, I have begun to talk some about this responsibility of individual riders in class. And I am not talking in class (or even writing this post) to punish or embarrass anyone. I just want to emphasize that everyone has the power to make a difference in a group fitness class. Everyone. Every single rider. So I want to take this moment to strongly encourage every single rider in a group fitness indoor cycling class to fully commit to accessing that power, There are many ways to do it. I mention the commitment to the three basics: 1) form, 2) pace, and 3) resistance. Then I also mention the inclusion of a fourth element primarily for experienced and fully healthy riders, 4) movement. When you focus and fully commit to the three basics and possibly the fourth part of a successful ride, you automatically create that positive energy that fills the room. It creates a place where individuals feel free and even encouraged to push themselves more than they thought possible without having to deal with negative energy, distractions or disruptions by riders that are not focused, don't care or are choosing not to participate in the class as directed by the instructor. I love being an instructor. The good and the help that I can achieve in others makes being an instructor so very rewarding. And even with the situations in class this morning, I know that there were still so many very focused and inspired riders that really did achieve a lot from a very fun and challenging class. So to those riders, as well as the many that I see everyday, six days a week, I say thank you! Thank you so very much for providing me with the opportunity to make an improvement in your health and well-being, both mental and physical. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
In good health,
tommy
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. The Writing's On The Wall - OK Go
4. Sissy That Walk (remix) - RuPaul
5. What I Like About You - The Romantics
6. Love Runs Out - OneRepublic
7. Why Don't You Love Me (remix) - Beyoncé
8. Wild Wild Love - Pitbull featuring G.R.L.
9. Cuba - Gibson Brothers
10. Save Somebody's Sunshine World (mashup) - DJs Mashup-Germany featuring Richard Marx, Counting Crows, Kings Of Leon, Swedish House Mafia & John Martin
11. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
12. How Will I Know - Sam Smith (acoustic cover of Whitney Houston)
13. Stay With Me (live) - Sam Smith featuring Mary J. Blige
Three people on their phone in class this morning. Two people carrying on a conversation during what is supposed to be an intense hill. And the mic wasn't working so I was having to yell over the music. I'm not complaining. I'm just stating the facts. As an instructor, it is so challenging to motivate and challenge riders to begin with. Then having to overcome the added obstacles created by people who either don't really want to be there in the first place and are not concerned with reaching toward or obtaining individual goals or are just so oblivious to the people around them who are really trying to make a difference in their lives...a positive change in their mental and physical well-being, is an obvious challenge that really shouldn't be present. I am not that upset about these occurrences, but some riders did complain to me after class. It is my job as an instructor to provide a ride that is challenging and fun. It is my job to create an atmosphere that is supportive, encouraging and motivating. It is also my job to create an environment that contains the least amount of distractions to all of the riders as possible. I am limited to what I can do and say in a class. I try to limit my comments in such situations to very general statements that will make the "offenders" realize that they are not being conducive to creating a positive energy in class that is beneficial to each individual rider and to the collective group as well. And I know that those of you reading this are probably not the ones who really need to read this and take something away from this post. However, I just want to put it out there (and feel free to share this), that in a group fitness class, you are just that, part of a group. Yes, you are there to get the most out of your own individual workout that you can. But, and many probably do not realize this, as part of a group fitness class, you are also responsible for NOT creating a disruptive or distractive environment. Lately, I have begun to talk some about this responsibility of individual riders in class. And I am not talking in class (or even writing this post) to punish or embarrass anyone. I just want to emphasize that everyone has the power to make a difference in a group fitness class. Everyone. Every single rider. So I want to take this moment to strongly encourage every single rider in a group fitness indoor cycling class to fully commit to accessing that power, There are many ways to do it. I mention the commitment to the three basics: 1) form, 2) pace, and 3) resistance. Then I also mention the inclusion of a fourth element primarily for experienced and fully healthy riders, 4) movement. When you focus and fully commit to the three basics and possibly the fourth part of a successful ride, you automatically create that positive energy that fills the room. It creates a place where individuals feel free and even encouraged to push themselves more than they thought possible without having to deal with negative energy, distractions or disruptions by riders that are not focused, don't care or are choosing not to participate in the class as directed by the instructor. I love being an instructor. The good and the help that I can achieve in others makes being an instructor so very rewarding. And even with the situations in class this morning, I know that there were still so many very focused and inspired riders that really did achieve a lot from a very fun and challenging class. So to those riders, as well as the many that I see everyday, six days a week, I say thank you! Thank you so very much for providing me with the opportunity to make an improvement in your health and well-being, both mental and physical. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
In good health,
tommy
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Track List - Saturday, June 21, 2014
1. Dare You (remix) - Hardwell
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. First Love - Jennifer Lopez
4. Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake featuring Jay-Z
5. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
6. Rude - Magic
7. Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
8. Deja Vu - Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
9. Small Town Boy - Bronski Beat
10. Chandelier (remix) - Sia
11. Small Town Boy (reprise) - Jimmy Somerville
12. Not A Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake
13. On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons
Happy first day of summer! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful day of great weather, great fun and great new memories! And to those that were in the Ride with Tommy! this morning, I know you are all having a much better day due to the work that you put into your workout during class. You all were amazing! Thanks for wanting to reach new heights, create new challenges, and overcome new obstacles! Remember what you did in class. Think about it often and throughout the day. Let that rewarding feeling of doing something so positive for you be the catalyst to continue to make it a positive day. A day full of positive changes, whether they are big or small. Share that feeling that makes you feel so proud of and happy about your accomplishments with others that may not be having as great of a day as you. Remember, not everyone is able to enjoy and take advantage of the freedom to workout where, when and how you want..how you decide is best for you and your body. It is vitally important to work on improving your well-being...both physical and mental. They both go hand-in-hand. So to those of you that chose to exercise that freedom by taking part in the Ride with Tommy!, that are having a better day as a result of all that you accomplished, and that are sharing all that is so good with others, I commend and thank you. And I want to encourage you again to celebrate today, the first day of summer, and have a great time! In good health, tommy
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. First Love - Jennifer Lopez
4. Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake featuring Jay-Z
5. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
6. Rude - Magic
7. Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
8. Deja Vu - Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
9. Small Town Boy - Bronski Beat
10. Chandelier (remix) - Sia
11. Small Town Boy (reprise) - Jimmy Somerville
12. Not A Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake
13. On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons
Happy first day of summer! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful day of great weather, great fun and great new memories! And to those that were in the Ride with Tommy! this morning, I know you are all having a much better day due to the work that you put into your workout during class. You all were amazing! Thanks for wanting to reach new heights, create new challenges, and overcome new obstacles! Remember what you did in class. Think about it often and throughout the day. Let that rewarding feeling of doing something so positive for you be the catalyst to continue to make it a positive day. A day full of positive changes, whether they are big or small. Share that feeling that makes you feel so proud of and happy about your accomplishments with others that may not be having as great of a day as you. Remember, not everyone is able to enjoy and take advantage of the freedom to workout where, when and how you want..how you decide is best for you and your body. It is vitally important to work on improving your well-being...both physical and mental. They both go hand-in-hand. So to those of you that chose to exercise that freedom by taking part in the Ride with Tommy!, that are having a better day as a result of all that you accomplished, and that are sharing all that is so good with others, I commend and thank you. And I want to encourage you again to celebrate today, the first day of summer, and have a great time! In good health, tommy
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 19, 2014
1. Dare You (remix) - Hardwell
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. First Love - Jennifer Lopez
4. Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake featuring Jay-Z
5. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
6. Rude - Magic
7. Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
8. Deja Vu - Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
9. Small Town Boy - Bronski Beat
10. Chandelier (remix) - Sia
11. Small Town Boy (reprise) - Jimmy Somerville
12. Not A Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake
13. On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons
Create a positive change! Create the change you want. Create the energy necessary to push yourself closer to realizing your goals. That's what happens when you commit to your workout. When you commit to working together as a group in a group fitness class. Don't go into a group fitness class to do your own thing and not follow the class at all. That is distracting to the others around you. It is distracting to the instructor. It is not the best way to accomplish what you set out to do in a group fitness environment. Do all that you can and want to in any way that you want to when you are in the cardio area and your workout is yours alone. But when you are in a group fitness class, it is better for you and for everyone else in class to commit to the workout provided to you by the instructor. Create that opportunity to make that positive change by being a part of the movement, the journey, the experience, the Ride. Don't defeat yourself. Commit. Focus. Work hard. Do it. Make it happen. Make that change. Make that positive change. Everyone in Sexy Spin this morning sure did. Thanks to everyone of you that did such an amazing job this morning! And happy birthday to Stefanie! Thanks for your requests! Thanks for your ongoing support! You are awesome! Have an awesome day! And to all, have a great day in good health! tommy
2. Birthday - Katy Perry
3. First Love - Jennifer Lopez
4. Suit & Tie - Justin Timberlake featuring Jay-Z
5. She Looks So Perfect - 5 Seconds Of Summer
6. Rude - Magic
7. Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
8. Deja Vu - Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
9. Small Town Boy - Bronski Beat
10. Chandelier (remix) - Sia
11. Small Town Boy (reprise) - Jimmy Somerville
12. Not A Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake
13. On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons
Create a positive change! Create the change you want. Create the energy necessary to push yourself closer to realizing your goals. That's what happens when you commit to your workout. When you commit to working together as a group in a group fitness class. Don't go into a group fitness class to do your own thing and not follow the class at all. That is distracting to the others around you. It is distracting to the instructor. It is not the best way to accomplish what you set out to do in a group fitness environment. Do all that you can and want to in any way that you want to when you are in the cardio area and your workout is yours alone. But when you are in a group fitness class, it is better for you and for everyone else in class to commit to the workout provided to you by the instructor. Create that opportunity to make that positive change by being a part of the movement, the journey, the experience, the Ride. Don't defeat yourself. Commit. Focus. Work hard. Do it. Make it happen. Make that change. Make that positive change. Everyone in Sexy Spin this morning sure did. Thanks to everyone of you that did such an amazing job this morning! And happy birthday to Stefanie! Thanks for your requests! Thanks for your ongoing support! You are awesome! Have an awesome day! And to all, have a great day in good health! tommy
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Track List - #totalrequestride, Wednesday, June 18, 2014
1. Red Lights - Tiesto
2. Fancy - Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
3. Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diana Ross
4. Problem - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, 'Nsync, TLC, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
5. Mmm Yeah - Austin Mahone featuring Pitbull
6. Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman
7. Wiggle - Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg
8. I Cry - Flo Rida
9. Summer (remix) - Calvin Harris
10. First Love (remix) - Jennifer Lopez
11. Holding On For Life - Broken Bells
12. Chandelier - Sia
13. Do Or Die - 30 Seconds To Mars
This morning's #totalrequestride was so much fun! Thanks to the so many of you that attended class this morning and pushed yourselves out of your comfort zone...beyond your expectations! Your hard work showed! Your energy and enthusiasm was obvious! You all were amazing! As the #totalrequestrides of the summer are getting underway, the classes are moving toward more of a video presence in class. Currently, CRUNCH (Crunch Fitness - Sunset), is not set up to show videos in class. There is currently no TV screen present. So, please keep tweeting your requests to @crunchgym followed by the hashtag #totalrequestride, especially if it is a music video. I'll try my best to play the song (without the video) in class. Hey, you can still Ride to your favorite songs (or music from your favorite videos), and you can still win iTunes gift cards just for tweeting your requests! So do it! Just do it! Request it. Ride to it! And thanks to those that have given me requests even though they are not on twitter or any kind of social media at all. I have had several requests given to me either written or verbally. I love it! Keep 'em coming! Til next time! In good health, tommy
2. Fancy - Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
3. Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diana Ross
4. Problem - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, 'Nsync, TLC, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
5. Mmm Yeah - Austin Mahone featuring Pitbull
6. Relight My Fire - Dan Hartman
7. Wiggle - Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg
8. I Cry - Flo Rida
9. Summer (remix) - Calvin Harris
10. First Love (remix) - Jennifer Lopez
11. Holding On For Life - Broken Bells
12. Chandelier - Sia
13. Do Or Die - 30 Seconds To Mars
This morning's #totalrequestride was so much fun! Thanks to the so many of you that attended class this morning and pushed yourselves out of your comfort zone...beyond your expectations! Your hard work showed! Your energy and enthusiasm was obvious! You all were amazing! As the #totalrequestrides of the summer are getting underway, the classes are moving toward more of a video presence in class. Currently, CRUNCH (Crunch Fitness - Sunset), is not set up to show videos in class. There is currently no TV screen present. So, please keep tweeting your requests to @crunchgym followed by the hashtag #totalrequestride, especially if it is a music video. I'll try my best to play the song (without the video) in class. Hey, you can still Ride to your favorite songs (or music from your favorite videos), and you can still win iTunes gift cards just for tweeting your requests! So do it! Just do it! Request it. Ride to it! And thanks to those that have given me requests even though they are not on twitter or any kind of social media at all. I have had several requests given to me either written or verbally. I love it! Keep 'em coming! Til next time! In good health, tommy
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Track List - Saturday, June 14, 2014
1. United State Of Pop 2013 (Living The Fantasy) - DJ Earworm + 25 artists
2. Pompeii (remix) - Bastille
3. Ghosts N Stuff - Deadmau5
4. Blow (remix) - Beyoncé
5. Do What U Want - Lady Gaga featuring Christina Aguilera
6. Can't Hold Us (mashup) - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Queen, Paramore, Devo, Beyoncé, etc.
7. Rude Boy (remix) - Rihanna featuring Cassidy & Jag
8. Million Dollar Bill (remix) - Whitney Houston
9. Timber - Pitbull featuring Ke$ha
10. All Of Me - John Legend
11. Uprising Of Love - Melissa Etheridge
12. Do You Want To Build A Snowman - Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez (Disney's Frozen Soundtrack)
It's a good thing I have a big mouth. And that I talk a lot. 'Cuz this is the 3rd class out of 4 that I have had to yell over the music since the mic has been broken. Ugh! And I'm dealing with some kind of a cold as well, so it has not been easy. However, what has been easy is the ability to have fun and create a positive energy in a room full of focused and dedicated individuals that are ready to work hard to make a change - a positive difference - and to have fun while doing it! Wow! I had such a great time this morning. I hope you all did, too! Newcomer, Sarah, tweeted this immediately after class: "There's always a reason to celebrate" especially if you @ridewithtommy #goodtimes #crunch #nolimits #smile". How cool is that?!?! Thanks Sarah! And thanks as always to everyone in class for being there and bringing such a positive energy that fills up the room and that makes everyone have a better ride! And as I mentioned after class, it was great seeing the father-mother-daughter team of Mike, Iris and Raquel riding together again this morning! And again, how cool is that?!?! And then there was Jason and Tony who are back riding in class after completing the California AIDS LifeCycle Ride just last week! And I'll say it one more time, how cool is that?!?! Thanks everybody! Have a great Saturday and a great weekend! And Happy Fathers' Day to all the amazing fathers out there! In good health! tommy
2. Pompeii (remix) - Bastille
3. Ghosts N Stuff - Deadmau5
4. Blow (remix) - Beyoncé
5. Do What U Want - Lady Gaga featuring Christina Aguilera
6. Can't Hold Us (mashup) - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Queen, Paramore, Devo, Beyoncé, etc.
7. Rude Boy (remix) - Rihanna featuring Cassidy & Jag
8. Million Dollar Bill (remix) - Whitney Houston
9. Timber - Pitbull featuring Ke$ha
10. All Of Me - John Legend
11. Uprising Of Love - Melissa Etheridge
12. Do You Want To Build A Snowman - Kristen Bell, Agatha Lee Monn & Katie Lopez (Disney's Frozen Soundtrack)
It's a good thing I have a big mouth. And that I talk a lot. 'Cuz this is the 3rd class out of 4 that I have had to yell over the music since the mic has been broken. Ugh! And I'm dealing with some kind of a cold as well, so it has not been easy. However, what has been easy is the ability to have fun and create a positive energy in a room full of focused and dedicated individuals that are ready to work hard to make a change - a positive difference - and to have fun while doing it! Wow! I had such a great time this morning. I hope you all did, too! Newcomer, Sarah, tweeted this immediately after class: "There's always a reason to celebrate" especially if you @ridewithtommy #goodtimes #crunch #nolimits #smile". How cool is that?!?! Thanks Sarah! And thanks as always to everyone in class for being there and bringing such a positive energy that fills up the room and that makes everyone have a better ride! And as I mentioned after class, it was great seeing the father-mother-daughter team of Mike, Iris and Raquel riding together again this morning! And again, how cool is that?!?! And then there was Jason and Tony who are back riding in class after completing the California AIDS LifeCycle Ride just last week! And I'll say it one more time, how cool is that?!?! Thanks everybody! Have a great Saturday and a great weekend! And Happy Fathers' Day to all the amazing fathers out there! In good health! tommy
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 12, 2014
1. Happy (remix) - Pharrell Williams
2. Remember The Name - Fort Minor featuring Styles Of Beyond
3. Neon Lights (remix) - Demi Lovato
4. Come Get It Bae - Pharrell Williams
5. I'll Be Around - Cee Lo Green featuring Timbaland
6. Pony - Ginuwine
7. Never Say Goodbye - Hardwell & Dyro featuring Bright Lights
8. Countdown - Beyoncé
9. Applause (remix) - Lady Gaga
10. Everything Is Awesome - Tegan And Sara featuring The Lonely Island
11. Who You Are - Jessie J
12. Back To California - Steve Grand
13. Somewhere - Barbra Streisand
And this morning's Sexy Spin was so much fun! Thanks to everyone who made it to class and contributed to the energy that fills up the room and helps push, motivate, encourage and inspire everyone to do their best. There were 2 brand new riders in class this morning. And as so many of you know that ride with me on a consistent basis, I welcome newcomers! I feel it is my job...my duty...my obligation...my responsibilty to make class accessible to those new to spinning. At the same time, I also feel like it is my job, duty, obligation and responsibility to make class as challenging as possible to experienced riders. So this may sound conflicting, it really isn't. That is why I take so much time at the beginning and throughout class to go over proper form. Sure, for experienced riders, it can be a little monotonous or boring. But if I can reach 1 person that may have been too embarrassed to raise their hand at the beginning of class when I ask if it is anyone's first time or that has never had an instructor really show them how to set up and ride properly, safely, effectively and efficiently on a bike, then I am proud of the job I have done. I hope by reaching that 1 person that they may be started on a path of happy, successful and result-filled riding for many years to come! Besides, even experienced riders can benefit from an occasional reminder regarding proper form so that old habits are not fallen back into! But in no way do I forget about my experienced riders. I have some people that have been riding with me since I began teaching almost 16 years ago! Yes, some people that started spinning with me at Todd Tramp's Bodysculpting LA back in August 1998, are riding with me here at Crunch Fitness - Sunset in 2014! That is something that I think is so cool and a responsibility that I do not take lightly. As I often say in class, I am so often inspired by, motivated by, humbled by and in awe of people that ride with me. I am grateful that you have placed your trust in me to lead a workout that challenges you. I feel responsible to be creative, to be aware and to be open to the possibility to connect to each rider so that a positive change can be achieved. And I want each rider in my class to achieve so much...to achieve that positive change...to obtain results...to move closer to obtaining their personal goals. I have been blessed with the position to be an instructor. I am grateful for it and humbled by it. I am motivated to improve. I want to make that first-timer feel welcome and confidant. I want to make that experienced rider feel like they accomplished more than they have before. I hope this comes through in my classes and that this is why you ride with me. So, thank you! And I look forward to riding with you soon! In good health!
2. Remember The Name - Fort Minor featuring Styles Of Beyond
3. Neon Lights (remix) - Demi Lovato
4. Come Get It Bae - Pharrell Williams
5. I'll Be Around - Cee Lo Green featuring Timbaland
6. Pony - Ginuwine
7. Never Say Goodbye - Hardwell & Dyro featuring Bright Lights
8. Countdown - Beyoncé
9. Applause (remix) - Lady Gaga
10. Everything Is Awesome - Tegan And Sara featuring The Lonely Island
11. Who You Are - Jessie J
12. Back To California - Steve Grand
13. Somewhere - Barbra Streisand
And this morning's Sexy Spin was so much fun! Thanks to everyone who made it to class and contributed to the energy that fills up the room and helps push, motivate, encourage and inspire everyone to do their best. There were 2 brand new riders in class this morning. And as so many of you know that ride with me on a consistent basis, I welcome newcomers! I feel it is my job...my duty...my obligation...my responsibilty to make class accessible to those new to spinning. At the same time, I also feel like it is my job, duty, obligation and responsibility to make class as challenging as possible to experienced riders. So this may sound conflicting, it really isn't. That is why I take so much time at the beginning and throughout class to go over proper form. Sure, for experienced riders, it can be a little monotonous or boring. But if I can reach 1 person that may have been too embarrassed to raise their hand at the beginning of class when I ask if it is anyone's first time or that has never had an instructor really show them how to set up and ride properly, safely, effectively and efficiently on a bike, then I am proud of the job I have done. I hope by reaching that 1 person that they may be started on a path of happy, successful and result-filled riding for many years to come! Besides, even experienced riders can benefit from an occasional reminder regarding proper form so that old habits are not fallen back into! But in no way do I forget about my experienced riders. I have some people that have been riding with me since I began teaching almost 16 years ago! Yes, some people that started spinning with me at Todd Tramp's Bodysculpting LA back in August 1998, are riding with me here at Crunch Fitness - Sunset in 2014! That is something that I think is so cool and a responsibility that I do not take lightly. As I often say in class, I am so often inspired by, motivated by, humbled by and in awe of people that ride with me. I am grateful that you have placed your trust in me to lead a workout that challenges you. I feel responsible to be creative, to be aware and to be open to the possibility to connect to each rider so that a positive change can be achieved. And I want each rider in my class to achieve so much...to achieve that positive change...to obtain results...to move closer to obtaining their personal goals. I have been blessed with the position to be an instructor. I am grateful for it and humbled by it. I am motivated to improve. I want to make that first-timer feel welcome and confidant. I want to make that experienced rider feel like they accomplished more than they have before. I hope this comes through in my classes and that this is why you ride with me. So, thank you! And I look forward to riding with you soon! In good health!
Track List - #totalrequestride, Wednesday, June 11, 2014
1. Freedom '90 - George Michael
2. Firework (remix) - Katy Perry
3. Don't You Worry Pride (mashup) - DJ Brian Cua featuring Swedish House Mafia & U2
4. Born This Way (remix) - Lady Gaga
5. Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
6. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
7. Didn't Know My Own Strength (remix) - Whitney Houston
8. Proud - Heather Small
9. The Wings (Brokeback Mountain Soundtrack) - DJs Manny Lehman, Tony Moran & Warren Rigg
10. I Got My Pride - Barry Harris featuring Pepper Mashay
11. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
12. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
This week's #totalrequestride playlist is made up of my Pride playlist from this past weekend. I had several requests and questions about when I was going to play it and when I was going to play it again. So, the entire playlist is a request. It is really one of those collections of songs that provides such high energy and driving beats that motivate, encourage and inspire you to push yourself to the next level (from whatever level at which you are currently or have been previously) all while having a lot of fun! But please don't hesitate to tweet your requests to @crunchgym and be sure to follow your request with #totalrequestride. Don't forget to also include #ridewithtommy so that I know that it is from one of my LA peeps! Not only will you probably be able to ride to your favorite song in class, you will also be automatically entered to win an iTunes gift card! How awesome is that?
2. Firework (remix) - Katy Perry
3. Don't You Worry Pride (mashup) - DJ Brian Cua featuring Swedish House Mafia & U2
4. Born This Way (remix) - Lady Gaga
5. Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
6. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
7. Didn't Know My Own Strength (remix) - Whitney Houston
8. Proud - Heather Small
9. The Wings (Brokeback Mountain Soundtrack) - DJs Manny Lehman, Tony Moran & Warren Rigg
10. I Got My Pride - Barry Harris featuring Pepper Mashay
11. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
12. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
This week's #totalrequestride playlist is made up of my Pride playlist from this past weekend. I had several requests and questions about when I was going to play it and when I was going to play it again. So, the entire playlist is a request. It is really one of those collections of songs that provides such high energy and driving beats that motivate, encourage and inspire you to push yourself to the next level (from whatever level at which you are currently or have been previously) all while having a lot of fun! But please don't hesitate to tweet your requests to @crunchgym and be sure to follow your request with #totalrequestride. Don't forget to also include #ridewithtommy so that I know that it is from one of my LA peeps! Not only will you probably be able to ride to your favorite song in class, you will also be automatically entered to win an iTunes gift card! How awesome is that?
Saturday, June 07, 2014
Track List - Pride Spin, Saturday, June 7, 2014
1. Freedom '90 - George Michael
2. Firework (remix) - Katy Perry
3. Don't You Worry Pride (mashup) - DJ Brian Cua featuring Swedish House Mafia & U2
4. Born This Way (remix) - Lady Gaga
5. Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
6. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
7. Didn't Know My Own Strength (remix) - Whitney Houston
8. Proud - Heather Small
9. The Wings (Brokeback Mountain Soundtrack) - DJs Manny Lehman, Tony Moran & Warren Rigg
10. I Got My Pride - Barry Harris featuring Pepper Mashay
11. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
12. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
Happy Pride to everyone in Los Angeles! This weekend is a celebration of the pride and spirit that the LGBTQ community should celebrate. So much has been accomplished. So much has been fought for. So much has been won, achieved, changed in the recent past. But we stand on the shoulders of so many that have fought for us before. It would not be possible to celebrate as we can today without the hard-fought battles having been won or at least attempted. Leaders, iconoclasts, life-changers such as Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Larry Kramer, Dan Savage, Dustin Lance Black, Cyndi Lauper, Jeff Zarrillo, Paul Katami just to name a few...a very important few. Just last weekend we honored all those that served in the Armed Forces of the United States for fighting for the freedoms that we enjoy today. This weekend we celebrate those that have fought battles as well. Every year I try to create a playlist that includes songs that reflect pride. A sense of importance. A fight for equality. A desire to be treated with respect by everyone no matter who you are, what you are, where you come from, or who you love or want to marry. We have so much to celebrate. We have so many to be grateful for. We have so much left to do. The arts, music, culture can do so much to help. My track lists are such a small part or reflection of the much bigger picture. In the last two weeks, I have watched The Normal Heart (now showing on HBO), The Case Against 8 (in limited theatres this weekend but on HBO June 23rd), and even "8" the Play (available on youtube). These are amazing works of art and history that can change the hearts and minds of many. So please watch and share these. Thanks for listening. Thanks for being a part of the Ride with Tommy! We have so much to be proud of. Even the very ability to get up and ride in a class such as we did this morning. It does so much to improve your health and well-being (both physical and mental!) And having that improved health and well-being can help us be stronger when we are faced with the opportunity to stand up and fight for what's right. Equality. Love. Freedom. Isn't that what we all want? Isn't that what we all deserve?
2. Firework (remix) - Katy Perry
3. Don't You Worry Pride (mashup) - DJ Brian Cua featuring Swedish House Mafia & U2
4. Born This Way (remix) - Lady Gaga
5. Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
6. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
7. Didn't Know My Own Strength (remix) - Whitney Houston
8. Proud - Heather Small
9. The Wings (Brokeback Mountain Soundtrack) - DJs Manny Lehman, Tony Moran & Warren Rigg
10. I Got My Pride - Barry Harris featuring Pepper Mashay
11. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
12. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
Happy Pride to everyone in Los Angeles! This weekend is a celebration of the pride and spirit that the LGBTQ community should celebrate. So much has been accomplished. So much has been fought for. So much has been won, achieved, changed in the recent past. But we stand on the shoulders of so many that have fought for us before. It would not be possible to celebrate as we can today without the hard-fought battles having been won or at least attempted. Leaders, iconoclasts, life-changers such as Harvey Milk, Cleve Jones, Larry Kramer, Dan Savage, Dustin Lance Black, Cyndi Lauper, Jeff Zarrillo, Paul Katami just to name a few...a very important few. Just last weekend we honored all those that served in the Armed Forces of the United States for fighting for the freedoms that we enjoy today. This weekend we celebrate those that have fought battles as well. Every year I try to create a playlist that includes songs that reflect pride. A sense of importance. A fight for equality. A desire to be treated with respect by everyone no matter who you are, what you are, where you come from, or who you love or want to marry. We have so much to celebrate. We have so many to be grateful for. We have so much left to do. The arts, music, culture can do so much to help. My track lists are such a small part or reflection of the much bigger picture. In the last two weeks, I have watched The Normal Heart (now showing on HBO), The Case Against 8 (in limited theatres this weekend but on HBO June 23rd), and even "8" the Play (available on youtube). These are amazing works of art and history that can change the hearts and minds of many. So please watch and share these. Thanks for listening. Thanks for being a part of the Ride with Tommy! We have so much to be proud of. Even the very ability to get up and ride in a class such as we did this morning. It does so much to improve your health and well-being (both physical and mental!) And having that improved health and well-being can help us be stronger when we are faced with the opportunity to stand up and fight for what's right. Equality. Love. Freedom. Isn't that what we all want? Isn't that what we all deserve?
Thursday, June 05, 2014
Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 5, 2014
1. Live For The Night (remix) - Krewella
2. Little Secrets - Passion Pit
3. Harlem - New Politics
4. Africa (DJ Ryan Kenney remix) - Toto
5. I'm A Freak (remix) - Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull
6. Houdini - Foster The People
7. Pompeii (remix) - Bastille
8. You Oughta Give (mashup) - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Alanis Morissette & Robin Thicke
9. Wrecking Ball (DJ Ryan Kenney remix) - Miley Cyrus
10. Long Train Runnin' (mashup) - DJ Tuck featuring Doobie Brothers & Martin Garrix
11. Wide Awake - Glee Cast
12. Not Like A Queen (mashup) - DJ Sergio featuring Katy Perry & 30 Seconds To Mars
13. City Of Angels - 30 Seconds To Mars
This morning's Sexy Spin was just that. Sexy. So many of you focused so much on getting the best ride possible and the most results possible while creating as much energy as possible and having as much fun as possible! The possibilities are endless! As is the potential of what you can accomplish if you set your mind and body to it. I am continually impressed by the riders in the Ride with Tommy! Thank you for confirming my beliefs in the human spirit and the process to which we commit, the results we expect, and the community that we create by working together. Thank you all again and be proud of what you accomplish by setting your goals, committing to reaching them, and ultimately realizing them. You are all awesome and so very sexy!
2. Little Secrets - Passion Pit
3. Harlem - New Politics
4. Africa (DJ Ryan Kenney remix) - Toto
5. I'm A Freak (remix) - Enrique Iglesias featuring Pitbull
6. Houdini - Foster The People
7. Pompeii (remix) - Bastille
8. You Oughta Give (mashup) - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Alanis Morissette & Robin Thicke
9. Wrecking Ball (DJ Ryan Kenney remix) - Miley Cyrus
10. Long Train Runnin' (mashup) - DJ Tuck featuring Doobie Brothers & Martin Garrix
11. Wide Awake - Glee Cast
12. Not Like A Queen (mashup) - DJ Sergio featuring Katy Perry & 30 Seconds To Mars
13. City Of Angels - 30 Seconds To Mars
This morning's Sexy Spin was just that. Sexy. So many of you focused so much on getting the best ride possible and the most results possible while creating as much energy as possible and having as much fun as possible! The possibilities are endless! As is the potential of what you can accomplish if you set your mind and body to it. I am continually impressed by the riders in the Ride with Tommy! Thank you for confirming my beliefs in the human spirit and the process to which we commit, the results we expect, and the community that we create by working together. Thank you all again and be proud of what you accomplish by setting your goals, committing to reaching them, and ultimately realizing them. You are all awesome and so very sexy!
Track List - #totalrequestride, Wednesday, June 4, 2014
1. Ain't It Fun - Paramore
2. Me And My Broken Heart - Rixton
3. Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
4. Story Of My Life (remix) - One Direction
5. I Dare You (remix) - Hardwell featuring Matthew Koma
6. 2 For Tom's Diner (mashup) - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Suzanne Vega & Tinashe
7. The Walker - Fitz And The Tantrums
8. Cruel Summertime Love (mashup) - DJ Dan Mei featuring Icona Pop, Lana Del Rey, Linkin Park, Ace Of Base, etc.
9. Where Love Lives (Frankie Knuckles remix) - Alison Limerick
10. Love Never Felt So Good (remix) - Michael Jackson
11. Wake Me Up (Avicii cover) - Glee Cast (Lea Michelle)
12. Latch - Disclosure featuring Sam Smith
Here is yesterday's #totalrequestride track list. We are currently transitioning into our summer phase of the #totalrequestride. So the last two weeks, we have played previous track lists. Very soon, you will see a new and improved summer version of this fun and interactive class at Crunch Fitness - Sunset. Keep your eyes open and here for updates soon! Thanks!
2. Me And My Broken Heart - Rixton
3. Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
4. Story Of My Life (remix) - One Direction
5. I Dare You (remix) - Hardwell featuring Matthew Koma
6. 2 For Tom's Diner (mashup) - DJ MixmstrStel featuring Suzanne Vega & Tinashe
7. The Walker - Fitz And The Tantrums
8. Cruel Summertime Love (mashup) - DJ Dan Mei featuring Icona Pop, Lana Del Rey, Linkin Park, Ace Of Base, etc.
9. Where Love Lives (Frankie Knuckles remix) - Alison Limerick
10. Love Never Felt So Good (remix) - Michael Jackson
11. Wake Me Up (Avicii cover) - Glee Cast (Lea Michelle)
12. Latch - Disclosure featuring Sam Smith
Here is yesterday's #totalrequestride track list. We are currently transitioning into our summer phase of the #totalrequestride. So the last two weeks, we have played previous track lists. Very soon, you will see a new and improved summer version of this fun and interactive class at Crunch Fitness - Sunset. Keep your eyes open and here for updates soon! Thanks!
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