Saturday, December 29, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, December 27, 2007

1. Feedback - Janet Jackson
2. Gots To Get Her - Blake Lewis
3. Work That - Mary J. Blige
4. Do It Well (remix) - Jennifer Lopez
5. Flashing Lights - Kanye West featuring Dwele
6. Inconsolable (remix) - Backstreet Boys
7. Shoulda Let You Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Amina
8. Shut Up And Drive (remix) - Rihanna
9. Green Light - Beyonce
10. End Of The World - Blake Lewis
11. Stop And Stare - One Republic

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Happy Holidays!

I want to wish all of you a very happy holiday season!

If you are traveling or if friends and family are coming to visit you, I wish safe travels to all!

But most of all, I wish each of you the happiest, merriest and most blessed and memorable times possible at this time of year.

It is so easy to skip your workouts while being so busy shopping, traveling, fighting traffic, and stressing about and preparing for family visits. And we are all probably guilty to some extent when it comes to eating less healthy foods and drinking a little more alcohol than we normally do or should. Just remember, that an hour or two in the gym can help you feel so much better, less stressed and more calm, cool, collected and relaxed. And it can help combat the unhealthy aspects of increased sugar and alcohol intake.

So I hope everyone continues working so hard and diligently as I have seen you work all year!

I will be on vacation in Chicago and in Texas for a week, but as you know, I would never leave you in less than very capable hands. My complete sub schedule is listed below. Try extra hard to continue to make it to class. With these instructors, you'll be glad you did!

Thank you all for an amazing year! Here's wishing all the best to you in 2008!

In good health,

Tommy

Thursday, December 20, 6:30am - Kirk Allen
Friday, December 21, 9:30am - Dollar Tan
Saturday, December 22, 9:30am - Kirk Allen
Monday, December 24, 9:30am - Guy Baruch
Wednesday, December 26, 9:30am - Guy Baruch

I will be back and teaching Sexy Spin on Thursday morning, December 27th! I hope to see you all then!

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Track List - Saturday, December 15, 2007

1. Feedback - Janet Jackson
2. Gots To Get Her - Blake Lewis
3. Work That - Mary J. Blige
4. Do It Well (remix) - Jennifer Lopez
5. Flashing Lights - Kanye West featuring Dwele
6. Inconsolable (remix) - Backstreet Boys
7. Shoulda Let You Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Amina
8. Shut Up And Drive (remix) - Rihanna
9. Green Light - Beyonce
10. End Of The World - Blake Lewis
11. Stop And Stare - One Republic

Friday, December 14, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, December 13, 2007

1. Good Life - Kanye West featuring T-Pain
2. I Need A Miracle 2007 - KLM Music featuring Coco Star
3. Sweetest Girl - Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne & Nia
4. Music Is My Hot, Hot Sex - CSS
5. Blue Magic - Jay-Z featuring
6. Amazing (remix) - Seal
7. Wait For You (remix) - Elliott Yamin
8. Get Buck In Here - DJ Felli Fel featuring Akon, Diddy, Ludacris & Lil Jon
9. Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim
10. Keep Your Body Working - DJ Tony Moran featuring Martha Wash
11. Somebody's Me - Enrique Iglesias
12. From Where You Are - Lifehouse

Saturday, December 08, 2007

Track List - Saturday, December 7, 2007

1. Kiss Kiss - Chris Brown featuring T-Pain
2. Hold It Don't Drop It - Jennifer Lopez
3. D.A.N.C.E. - Justice
4. Lovestone (remix) - Justin Timberlake
5. Magnetic Electric - Kylie Minogue
6. Low - Flo Rida
7. Clumsy - Fergie
8. Who Knew (remix) - Pink
9. Apologize (remix) - Timbaland featuring One Republic
10. Headlines (Friends Forever) - Spice Girls
11. Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis

Friday, December 07, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, December 6, 2007

1. Gimme More - Britney Spears
2. Get It Shawty - Lloyd
3. Something About You (remix) - Level 42
4. When Did Your Heart Go Missing - Rooney
5. Lil Love - Bone Thugs-n-harmony featuring Mariah Carey
6. The Right Life - Seal
7. Break Anotha - Blake Lewis
8. Breakin Dishes - Rihanna
9. Tell Me - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
10. Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
11. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie

Tuesday, December 04, 2007

Dollar Tan to sub The Ride for Tommy on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, 9:30am

Thanks to Dollar for subbing my class this Wednesday morning, December 5, 2007 at 9:30am!

I will be at the fertility doctor's office for our second embryo transfer. Please send your positive thoughts and prayers our way!

Have a great class, and I will see you at Sexy Spin on Thursday morning!

In good health,

Tommy

Monday, December 03, 2007

Track List - Saturday, December 1, 2007

1. Gimme More - Britney Spears featuring T-Pain
2. No One - Alicia Keys featuring Q Da Kid
3. Do It - Nelly Furtado featuring Missy Elliott
4. Tatoo - Jordin Sparks
5. Disrespectful - Chaka Khan featuring Mary J. Blige
6. Just Fine - Mary J. Blige
7. What Comes Around Goes Around (remix) - Justin Timberlake
8. Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol
9. Apologize - Timbaland featuring One Republic
10. Bubbly - Colbie Caillat

Friday, November 30, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, November 29, 2007

1. Let It Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Lil' Kim & Missy Elliott
2. Weekend - Janet Jackson
3. Everybody Dance - Deborah Cox
4. She Wants It (A-Yo Technology) - 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake
5. Get Me Bodied - Beyonce'
6. Blinded By The Light - Michael Mind featuring Manfred Mann Earth Band
7. Don't Stop The Music (remix) - Rihanna
8. Big Girls Don't Cry (remix) - Fergie
9. Wait For You - Elliott Yamin
10. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I am so very thankful to have so many blessings in my life. And among those blessings I count all of you that attend and support my indoor cycling classes. I am fortunate enough to be able to do something I love and to be able to share that with all of you. So, thank you to each one of you! And thanks to Kendell at Crunch for providing me the opportunity for all of these years!

There will be no Sexy Spin this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, but thank you all for your support of this "different" type of class. Here are the special hours and classes at Crunch on Thanksgiving:

CRUNCH THANKSGIVING HOURS: 8:00am - 4:00pm
The Ride with John - 9:30am
The Ride with Teri Ann - 12:00noon

And thanks to NICK ORAM for subbing my classes while I am out of town for the few days following Thanksgiving. Here is my sub schedule:

Friday November 23 9:30am - NICK ORAM
Saturday November 24 9:30am - NICK ORAM
Monday November 26 9:30am - NICK ORAM

Again, thanks to all of you and have a very happy Thanksgiving! I will see you back in class next Wednesday, November 28th at 9:30am!

In good health,

Tommy

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Track List - Saturday, November 17, 2007

1. Good Life - Kanye West featuring T-Pain
2. I Need A Miracle 2007 - KLM Music featuring Coco Star
3. Sweetest Girl - Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne & Nia
4. Music Is My Hot, Hot Sex - CSS
5. Blue Magic - Jay-Z featuring
6. Amazing (remix) - Seal
7. Wait For You (remix) - Elliott Yamin
8. Get Buck In Here - DJ Felli Fel featuring Akon, Diddy, Ludacris & Lil Jon
9. Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim
10. Keep Your Body Working - DJ Tony Moran featuring Martha Wash
11. Somebody's Me - Enrique Iglesias
12. From Where You Are - Lifehouse

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, November 15, 2007

1. Girlfriend - Bow Wow & Omarion
2. How Long - The Eagles
3. Falling Down - Duran Duran
4. Who Knew - Pink
5. Break Anotha - Blake Lewis
6. The Way I Are (remix) - Timbaland
7. I Don't Wanna Be In Love (Dance Floor Anthem) - Good Charlotte
8. Straight Lines - Silverchair
9. The Right Life - Seal
10. Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
11. Love Like This - Natasha Bedingfield featuring Sean Kingston
12. Love Song - Sara Bareilles

Monday, November 12, 2007

Track List - Saturday, November 10, 2007

I know if you were in class and heard this cd, you thought I was playing an old cd. However, I actually made a new one for this Saturday's class. Since it was my birthday on Friday, I decided to make a cd of my favorite spin music - including songs that have stood out as favorites of mine during the past 9 years of teaching. I hope you enjoyed it! Here's the track list:

1. Freedom 90 - George Michael
2. Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls
3. Don't Forget About Us (remix) - Mariah Carey
4. Jam - Michael Jackson
5. Since U Been Gone (remix) - Kelly Clarkson
6. Praise You - Fatboy Slim
7. Chasing Cars (remix) - Snow Patrol
8. Working Day And Night - Michael Jackson
9. I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
10. I Can Only Imagine - MercyMe

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, November 8, 2007

1. Gimme More - Britney Spears featuring T-Pain
2. No One - Alicia Keys featuring Q Da Kid
3. Do It - Nelly Furtado featuring Missy Elliott
4. Tatoo - Jordin Sparks
5. Disrespectful - Chaka Khan featuring Mary J. Blige
6. Just Fine - Mary J. Blige
7. What Comes Around Goes Around (remix) - Justin Timberlake
8. Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol
9. Apologize - Timbaland featuring One Republic
10. Bubbly - Colbie Caillat

Tomorrow, November 9, will be the one-year anniversary of my blog. Thanks to all of you who have visited this page to view track lists, my schedule and subs as well as to ask questions, post comments and make requests. I appreciate all of you who are making these indoor cycling classes more of an interactive experience and a more integral part of your workout routine.

Thanks for an amazing year! Here's to many more!

In good health,

Tommy

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Track List - Saturday, November 3, 2007

1. Let It Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Lil Kim and Missy Elliott
2. Weekend - Janet Jackson
3. Everybody Dance - Deborah Cox
4. She Wants It (A-Yo Technology) - 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake
5. Get Me Bodied - Beyonce'
6. Blinded By The Light - Michael Mind featuring Manfred Mann's Earth Band
7. Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
8. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie
9. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, November 1, 2007

1. Real Girl - Muyta Buena
2. Against All Odds - Kira
3. Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
4. Who's Your Daddy - Benny Benassi
5. Clothes Off - Gym Class Heroes
6. You're So Sexy - DJ Brett Henrichsen
7. Electropop - Jupiter Rising
8. Stranger - Hilary Duff
9. What About - Janet Jackson
10. Ring The Alarm - Beyonce
11. Umbrella - Scott Simons

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Track List - Sexy Soundtrack Spin, Thursday, October 25 and Saturday, October 27, 2007

1. Defying Gravity (remix) - Wicked
2. Seasons Of Love (remix) - Rent
3. Xanadu (remix) - Xanadu
4. 9 To 5 (remix) - 9 To 5
5. Highway To The Danger Zone - Top Gun
6. The Whole Love Thing - Queer As Folk
7. Wings (remix) - Brokeback Mountain
8. You Can't Stop The Beat - Hairspray
9. There Are Worse Things I Could Do - Grease
10. Hopelessly Devoted To You - Grease
11. All I Ask Of You - Phantom Of The Opera

Don't forget to click on the buttons below to donate to charity!

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

This week's theme: SOUNDTRACKS and charity: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS!

We are down to the homestretch! This is the final week of October Theme Spins and Charity Promotions. This week's theme will consist of music from your favorite SOUNDTRACKS!

This week's highlighted charity is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, specifically the M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER in Houston, Texas! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Breast Cancer Awareness is a cause especially significant to me. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 years ago. My partner, Rich, just found out a little over a month ago that his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. I am happy to say that they are both survivors and back on the road to living life like they are used to. However, that would not be possible without the research conducted by organizations such as the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center! That is why your contributions are so important!

Please take a moment to click on the button below - seriously, $5 or $10 is vitally important! Every amount makes a difference!



And don't forget...there will be prizes and a special surprise guest!

Thank you all once again for your support of my classes and for the charities promoted each week. Without you, none of it would be worthwhile!

In good health,

Tommy

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Thanks again to Dollar Tan for subbing!

Hey everybody!

I am in Chicago until Wednesday afternoon. Rich and I are visiting his mother who is recovering from breast cancer surgery. She is doing great! My mother is also a breast cancer survivor. Which makes this week's charity that much more important to me.

I will be back on Thursday morning for Sexy Spin and to continue this month of theme and charity weeks. Again, this week's theme is Soundtrack Spin and the charity is the Breast Cancer department of M.D. Anderson's Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. This is an institute known worldwide for its research. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

So I hope to see you Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week.

And thanks again to Dollar Tan for so ably subbing my classes Monday and Wednesday!

Tommy

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Track List - Saturday, October 20, 2007

THEME: R&B/HIP-HOP

1. Let It Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Lil Kim and Missy Elliott
2. She Wants It (A-Yo Technology) - 50 Cent featurin Justin Timberlake
3. I Got It From My Mama - will.i.am
4. Stranger - Kanye West featuring Daft Punk
5. Tell Me - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
6. Lil Love - Bone Thugs-n-Harmony featuring Mariah Carey
7. The Way I Are - Timbaland featuring Francesco & Keri Hilson
8. Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
9. Ring The Alarm - Beyonce
10. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie
11. Question Existing - Rihanna

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Track List - Sexy Country Spin, October 18, 2007

Don't forget to click on the links in the posts below to donate to each week's charity. Again, this week's charity is the AIDS Walk LA - Team Gang of 100! Thanks!

1. Intro: I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
2. I Will Always Love You (remix) - Whitney Houston
3. No One Else On Earth - Wynonna
4. Fast Cars And Freedom - Rascal Flatts
5. Because Of You - Reba McEntire & Kelly Clarkson
6. Ain't Going Down Til The Sun Comes Up - Garth Brooks
7. Any Man Of Mine - Shania Twain
8. Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
9. I Hope You Dance (remix) - LeeAnn Womack
10. I Want To Know What Love Is (remix) - Wynonna
11. The Only Promise That Remains - Reba McEntire & Justin Timberlake
12. I'm Moving On - Rascal Flatts

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

This week's theme (COUNTRY!) and charity (AIDS Walk LA!)

Now, don't be scared! I am only going to play the most popular/crossover country that will stay true to the workout and usual intensity of the class. I promise you will not be "pickin' and a grinnin'" or twangin' for 45 minutes. It will be motivating, high energy with rockin' beats! Think Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts (or maybe some good remixes thereof!)

This week's charity is the AIDS Walk LA which takes place this Sunday, October 21st! We will not be collecting money in class or at the gym; we just want to bring a little added attention to this very worthy cause. Specifically, I want to encourage you to donate to the “Gang of 100” AIDS Walk Team. The “Gang of 100” is a group of friends that works throughout the year to take part in or create fundraising events to make a difference. This is the second year the “Gang of 100” has been a part of AIDS Walk LA. Last year, the Gang raised almost $65,000 and was the 2nd place fundraising team. This year, their goal is to raise $100,000 and to come in first! They have already raised more than $75,000! To donate, click either logo below:












I look forward to seeing all of you in class!

In good health,

Tommy

Monday, October 15, 2007

Jury Duty

Hey everybody!

Unfortunately, I have been called in for jury duty this week. I'm not sure how many days I will be out, but I know I have to report to the courthouse downtown on Monday morning.

Thanks to Nick for agreeing to sub my class for me! I really appreciate it, and I know you will all be in good hands!

In good health,

tommy

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Track List - Saturday, October 13, 2007

Don't forget to donate to the charities promoted on this blog - every little bit helps!

1. Rockstar - Nickel Back
2. Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
3. Closer vs. In Da Club - Nine Inch Nails vs. 50 Cent
4. Rock The Casbah - The Clash
5. Numb vs. Encore - Linkin Park vs. Jay-Z
6. Here I Go Again - Whitesnake
7. Bodyrock - Moby
8. Party Like A Rockstar - Shop Boyz featuring Lil John
9. Rockstars - Frank Abraham
10. Separate Ways - Journey
11. I Would Do Anything For Love - Meat Loaf
12. Working Class Hero - Green Day

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Track List - Sexy Rock Spin, Thursday, October 11, 2007

Thanks to everyone who made it to the rock-themed Sexy Spin this morning!

I also wanted to take time to thank Marix Tex-Mex restaurant and Starbucks for donating the gift cards given away at the end of these themed classes.

Finally, a big thanks to our male supermodels who help out at the end of class - Rick Dagostino and Daniel Bastreghi (two guys that are totally hot and super nice as well...I hope you recognized them in their pictures in the weekly Sexy Spin emails!)

Don't forget to donate by clicking on the widgets below - this week's charity is the Family Equality Council. You can still donate to last week's charity as well, AIDS Research Alliance (just scroll down a little further!)

And now for the track list:

1. Rock Your Body - Justin Timberlake
2. Rock and Roll High School - The Ramones
3. Another Brick In The Wall - Pink Floyd
4. Rock Lobster - The B-52s
5. Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
6. I Love Rock and Roll - Joan Jett
7. Right Now - Van Halen
8. Long Time - Frank Abraham
9. Wanted Dead or Alive - Bon Jovi
10. Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top
11. Who's Cryin' Now - Journey
12. Sister Christian - Night Ranger

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

This week's theme: Rock!

This week's theme to the music used in class will be ROCK! Now, I will not play eardrum-breaking, headbanging, screaming-at-the-top-of-their-lungs rock and roll for 40 minutes. You know me better than that. I will choose music that is relevant to the exercise and still a lot of fun, but that will have some kind of common 'rock' thread to it all. So don't worry. The same still applies: intense workout, fun music, safe and form-focused ride!

This week's charity is the Family Equality Council which promotes equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer parents, guardians and allies. To donate to this very worthy cause, please click below:

Monday, October 08, 2007

Track List - Saturday, October 6, 2007

1. Yo Vivire (I Will Survive) - Celia Cruz
2. Ay Chico - Pitbull
3. Spanish Fly - Jennifer Lopez featuring Black Rob
4. Bariqua Anthem - C&C Music Factory
5. Hotel California - Gypsy Kings
6. Que Hiciste - Jennifer Lopez
7. Ice Ice Baby - Reanimator featuring Big Daddy & Vanilla Ice
8. Samba De Janiero - Bellini
9. The Cup Of Life - Ricky Martin
10. Mi Reflejo - Christina Aguilera
11. El Baso Del Final - Christina Aguilera

You can still donate to this week's charity, the AIDS Research Alliance by clicking below:

AIDS Research Alliance

Thursday, October 04, 2007

Track List - Sexy Latin Spin, Thursday, October 4, 2007

1. Irreplaceable - Beyonce featuring Pitbull
2. No Me Ames - Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony
3. Ice Ice Baby - Reanimator featuring Big Daddy & Vanilla Ice
4. Genio Atrapado - Christina Aguilera
5. Hotel California - Gypsy Kings
6. Conga - Gloria Estefan
7. Spanish Fly - Jennifer Lopez & Black Rob
8. Samba De Janeiro - Bellini
9. Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
10. Tal Vez - Ricky Martin
11. En El Jardin - Gloria Estefan & Alejandro Fernandez

This week's charity: AIDS Research Alliance
(scroll back up to click and donate!)

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Theme Spins!

Wow! October is going to be one crazy, fun, intense and rewarding month. Theme spins are back!

Theme spins are a way to add a little pizzazz to your normal workout - even if your workout routine already includes indoor cycling. I choose a theme and select songs that fit into that particular theme - fun and motivational songs that support a given challenge or activity. It adds fun and energy to class. I never sacrifice the workout or the intensity of the class. It's just another reason to have more fun while getting an amazingly intense workout. And of course, I still always stress form above everything else - because proper form allows you to get the most efficient, effective, safe and productive ride possible!

In addition, there will be some surprises in each class, including guest appearances and prizes. So arrange your schedule to Ride with Tommy for the month of October!

Last but not least, I will also be promoting a different charity each week. We will not be collecting money. We will only promote a charity and provide the opportunity to donate online through my blog and weekly emails.

I have chosen 6 themes for October. These may be subject to change, so check back to keep updated. (and if you absolutely hate a certain theme and you know you won't get a good workout because you refuse to be open-minded, then please make plans to NOT attend that class...I don't want to hear any complaining because 1)it's for charity, and 2)you've been warned!) ;o)

Thursday, October 4 (Sexy Spin) - Latin
Saturday, October 6 - Latin
Charity - Aids Research Alliance

Thursday, October 11 (Sexy Spin) - Rock
Saturday, October 13 - Rock
Charity - Family Pride

Thursday, October 18 (Sexy Spin) - Country (yes, that's right!)
Saturday, October 20 - R&B/HipHop or Disco
Charity - AIDS Walk Los Angeles

Thursday, October 25 (Sexy Spin) - Soundtrack
Saturday, October 27 - Soundtrack
Charity - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!)

To donate to this week's charity, click on the link above!

Thank you all as always for your support! As I always say, without you, it wouldn't be any fun!

In good health,

Tommy

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Track List - Saturday, September 29, 2007

1. Against All Odds - Kira
2. Do It Well - Jennifer Lopez
3. Ooh La Lishious - Jaymen
4. Stand Back - Stevie Nicks
5. Hands Up To Heaven - Heaven 17
6. Step Into The Light - Darren Hayes
7. And Do You Feel Scared - Howard Jones
8. Take Me Home Tonight - Candy Coated Chaos
9. Bartender - T-Pain featuring Akon
10. Sorry, Blame It On Me - Akon

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, September 27, 2007

1. Inconsolable - Backstreet Boys
2. Revolution - Trading Yesterday
3. Someone To Call My Lover - Janet Jackson
4. She's Madonna - Robbie Williams featuring The Pet Shop Boys
5. The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica featuring Ray-J
6. The Potential Breakup Song - Aly & AJ
7. Be Good To Me - Ashley Tisdale
8. Boyfriend - Ashlee Simpson
9. Sunlight - Madonna
10. Umbrella - Mandy Moore
11. Walk On The Ocean - Toad The Wet Sprocket

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Track List - Saturday, September 22, 2007

1. Summertime Anthem - Mr. Capone-E
2. Get It Shawty - Lloyd
3. Something About You (remix) - Level 42
4. When Did Your Heart Go Missing - Rooney
5. Lil Love - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony featuring Mariah Carey
6. Stronger - Kanye West featuring Daft Punk
7. Delicious - Pure Sugar featuring Humpty Vission
8. Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna
9. Fast Car (remix) - Tracy Chapman
10. Tell Me (remix) - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
11. Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
12. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, September 20, 2007

1. Lovestoned/I Think She Knows - Justin Timberlake
2. Chasing Cars (remix) - Snow Patrol
3. Walking On Sunshine - Paul Durham
4. I Got It From My Mama - will.i.am
5. If I Only Had A Brain - Black Lab
6. Walk Away - Tony Moran featuring Kristine W.
7. Boy Hunter - Skye Sweetnam
8. In My Mind (remix) - Heather Headley
9. Easy As Life (remix) - Deborah Cox
10. Get This Party Started - Shirley Bassey
11. In My Mind - Heather Headley

Back from vacation!

Well, I finally returned from the vacation of a lifetime last Friday! It has taken several days to get over the jet-lag and to overcome the remnants of the cold that I caught while in the Mediterranean. But I think I am finally back on track. Thanks to all my subs: Guy, Dollar, and Colin! Thanks to all of you for continuing to include indoor cycling in your workout routines. And thanks to all of you for putting up with my absence. I look forward to seeing you all on a regular basis!

However, as many of you know, my partner, Rich, and I are starting the process of having children through the surrogacy process. Tomorrow morning, the embryo transfer is taking place, so Kirk Allen has graciously agreed to sub for me. I hate to miss class again so soon after getting back from vacation, but I think this is definitely for a worthwhile cause! I will be back on Saturday morning at 9:30.

See you all then!

In good health,

Tommy

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Track List - Saturday, September 15, 2007

1. Mustapha - Anavi featuring Jere McAlister
2. Numb (remix) - Linkin Park
3. Finally (remix) - CeCe Peniston
4. 4 In The Morning (remix) - Gwen Stefani
5. Cyclone - Baby Bash featuring T-Pain
6. Whine Up - Kat Deluna featuring Elephant Man
7. Glamorous vs. Vogue (Manny Lehman remix) - Fergie vs. Madonna
8. Sound Of Freedom - Bob Sinclair
9. Question Existing - Rihanna
10. Mind Elevation - Christian Falk

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Vacation

Well, I am finally on my way to a 3-week vacation. Kinda stranded in Chicago O'Hare due to tornadoes and thunderstorms. No big worry. We have a 9-hour layover in Dublin on our way to Barcelona. Once there, we have 24 hours before we board the Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship. I can't wait!

I want to thank everyone so much!!!

*for all of you who showed up for Sexy Spin this morning to send me off in an amazing fashion! There were so many of you, and you all worked so hard! Thanks again for that! As I always say, without you guys being there and without you guys working so hard and without you guys having so much fun, it would be so boring to me and I wouldn't have near as much fun doing what I do - even after 9 years of teaching!!!!

*for all of you who took part in and contributed to the AIDS Research Alliance's Revolutions 3: Spinning for Research last Saturday. We raised over $33,000! Contributions will still be accepted for another month, so if you didn't get to contribute before or during the event, you still have time. Just click on the link on the August 16th post below!

*and thanks to all of you for supporting the amazing instructors who will be subbing my classes while I'm on vacation: Guy, Dollar and Colin are all amazing instructors. They are much like me in that they love music, they are fun, they are passionate about instructing, they are knowledgeable, they are good at what they do, and - more so than I - they are hot! So I know I am leaving you guys in great hands!

Below is the exact sub schedule. See y'all on Saturday, September 15th!

Friday, August 24, 2007, 9:30am - Guy Baruch
Saturday, August 25, 2007, 9:30am - Guy Baruch
Monday, August 27, 2007, 9:30am - Colin Kim
Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 9:30am - Dollar Tan
Thursday, August 30, 2007, 6:30am - Dollar Tan
Friday, August 31, 2007, 9:30am - Colin Kim
Saturday, September 1, 2007, 9:30am - Guy Baruch
Monday, September 3, 2007, 9:30am - Special Labor Day Schedule
Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 9:30am - Dollar Tan
Thursday, September 6, 2007, 6:30am - Dollar Tan
Friday, September 7, 2007, 9:30am - Guy Baruch
Saturday, September 8, 2007, 9:30am - Guy Baruch
Monday, September 10, 2007, 9:30am - Colin Kim
Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 9:30am - Dollar Tan
Thursday, September 13, 2007, 6:30am - Dollar Tan
Friday, September 14, 2007, 9:30am - Guy Baruch

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 23, 2007

1. Let It Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Lil' Kim & Missy Elliott
2. Weekend - Janet Jackson
3. Everybody Dance - Deborah Cox
4. She Wants It (A-Yo Technology) - 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake
5. Get Me Bodied - Beyonce'
6. Blinded By The Light - Michael Mind featuring Manfred Mann Earth Band
7. Don't Stop The Music (remix) - Rihanna
8. Big Girls Don't Cry (remix) - Fergie
9. Wait For You - Elliott Yamin
10. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Track List - Saturday, August 18, 2007

1. Let It Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Lil Kim & Missy Elliott
2. She Wants It (A-Yo Technology) - 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake
3. I Got It From My Mama - will.i.am
4. Stronger - Kanye West featuring Daft Punk
5. Tell Me - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
6. Lil Love - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony featuring Mariah Carey
7. The Way I Are - Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson, D.O.E. & Sebastian
8. Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
9. Ring The Alarm - Beyonce
10. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie
11. Questiong Existing -Rihanna

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Revolutions 3: Spinning for Research

AUGUST 18, 2007, 9:00am-12:00noon, Crunch Courtyard

Hey y'all! It's that time of year again. Next Saturday, August 18, 2007, the Aids Research Alliance and Crunch will be sponsoring Revolutions 3: Spinning for Research from 9am-12noon. It is a 2-hour ride with a mix of your favorite instructors from Crunch. Prizes will be given away. It will be a lot of fun! So if you haven't already, please visit the website to register as a rider. We encourage everyone to set a $250 minimum as their goal to reserve a bike (that's only 25 friends donating $10...or 10 friends donating $25...you get the picture). If you are unable to ride that morning, you can still donate. I have created a rider fundraising page to make it easy for any of you to contribute. Just click on the picture below and donate safe and secure online. Thanks for your support!

In good health,

Tommy

Revolutions 3: Spinning for Research - Tommy's Page

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 16, 2007

1. Inconsolable - Backstreet Boys
2. Revolution - Trading Yesterday
3. Someone To Call My Lover - Janet Jackson
4. She's Madonna - Robbie Williams featuring The Pet Shop Boys
5. The Boy Is Mine - Brandy & Monica featuring Ray-J
6. The Potential Breakup Song - Aly & AJ
7. Be Good To Me - Ashley Tisdale
8. Boyfriend (remix) - Ashlee Simpson
9. Sunlight - Madonna
10. Umbrella - Mandy Moore
11. Walk On The Ocean - Toad The Wet Sprocket

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Track List - Saturday, August 11, 2007

1. Easy - Paula Deanda featuring Bow Wow
2. Ain't Nothing Wrong With That - Robert Randolph
3. Just A Little More Love - David Guetta
4. Time After Time - Inoj featuring Lil Jon & Thrill Da Playa
5. What About - Janet Jackson
6. The Way I Are - Timbaland featuring Francisco & Keri Hilson
7. Shut Up And Drive - Rihanna
8. Like This - Mims
9. I'm Outta Love (remix) - Anastasia
10. It Feels So Good - Sonique
11. High - Lighthouse Family
12. Good Girl Gone Bad - Rihanna

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 9, 2007

1. My Bay Bay - Hurricane Chris
2. All The Same - Sick Puppies
3. Watch Me Move - FeFe Dobson
4. Do It Well - Jennifer Lopez
5. Ooh La Lushicious - Jaymen
6. Hands Up To Heaven - Heaven 17
7. Le Disko - Shiny Toy Guns
8. Step Into The Light - Darren Hayes
9. And Do You Feel Scared - Howard Jones
10. Take Me Home Tonight - Candy Coated Chaos
11. Bartender - T-Pain featuring Akon
12. Sorry, Blame It On Me - Akon

Saturday, August 04, 2007

Track List - Saturday, August 4, 2007

1. Summertime Anthem - Mr. Capone-E
2. Get It Shawty - Lloyd
3. Something About You (remix) - Level 42
4. When Did Your Heart Go Missing - Rooney
5. Lil Love - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony featuring Mariah Carey
6. Stronger - Kanye West featuring Daft Punk
7. Delicious - Pure Sugar featuring Humpty Vission
8. Breakin' Dishes - Rihanna
9. Fast Car (remix) - Tracy Chapman
10. Tell Me (remix) - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
11. Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
12. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 2, 2007

1. Lovestoned/I Think She Knows - Justin Timberlake
2. Chasing Cars (remix) - Snow Patrol
3. Walking On Sunshine - Paul Durham
4. I Got It From My Mama - will.i.am
5. If I Only Had A Brain - Black Lab
6. Walk Away - Tony Moran featuring Kristine W.
7. Boy Hunter - Skye Sweetnam
8. In My Mind (remix) - Heather Headley
9. Easy As Life (remix) - Deborah Cox
10. Get This Party Started - Shirley Bassey
11. In My Mind - Heather Headley

Thanks again to Doug James for his musical contributions!

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Track List - Saturday, July 28, 2007

1. Let It Go - Keyshia Cole featuring Lil' Kim & Missy Elliott
2. Weekend - Janet Jackson
3. Everybody Dance - Deborah Cox
4. She Wants It (A-Yo Technology) - 50 Cent featuring Justin Timberlake
5. Get Me Bodied - Beyonce'
6. Blinded By The Light - Michael Mind featuring Manfred Mann Earth Band
7. Don't Stop The Music (remix) - Rihanna
8. Big Girls Don't Cry (remix) - Fergie
9. Wait For You - Elliott Yamin
10. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, July 26, 2007

1. Behind These Hazel Eyes - Kelly Clarkson
2. In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel
3. Naked Eyes - Luscious Jackson
4. Never Say Never - Romeo Void
5. Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
6. Defying Gravity (remix) - Idina Menzel
7. The Wings (Brokeback Mountain theme remix) - Manny Lehman, Tony Moran & Warren Rigg
8. Over It (remix) - Katherine McPhee
9. Umbrella - Scott Simons
10. Toxic - Mark Ronson

Thanks again to Colin for subbing my Monday, July 23rd class. I will be subbing his Thursday night, July 26th class at 7:00pm!

Saturday, July 21, 2007

Colin Kim to sub Monday, July 23, 2007

Hey everyone!

I'm excited to announce that Colin Kim will be subbing my 9:30am indoor cycling class on Monday, July 23, 2007. I'm sorry that I won't be there, but I know I am leaving you all in more than very capable hands with Colin. I'll still be here tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday and return on Wednesday. So try to make it on Monday to keep your workout routine and to enjoy Colin's expertise!

In good health,

Tommy

Track List - Saturday, July 21, 2007

1. Mustapha - Anavi featuring Jere McAlister
2. Numb (remix) - Linkin Park
3. Finally (remix) - CeCe Peniston
4. 4 In The Morning (remix) - Gwen Stefani
5. Cyclone - Baby Bash featuring T-Pain
6. Whine Up - Kat Deluna featuring Elephant Man
7. Glamorous vs. Vogue (Manny Lehman Mix) - Fergie vs. Madonna
8. Sound Of Freedom - Bob Sinclair
9. Question Existing - Rihanna
10. Mind Elevation - Christian Falk

Special thanks to Manny Lehman, Doug James and Dina LaPolt for their musical contributions!!!

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, July 19, 2007

1. Open Your Eyes - Snow Patrol
2. Hot - Avril Lavigne
3. Shame, Shame, Shame - Unknown
4. Tell Me (remix) - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
5. Discotech - Young Love
6. Shining Star - Get Far
7. Be Without You (remix) - Mary J. Blige
8. Since U Been Gone (remix) - Kelly Clarkson
9. Illusion Of Form (remix) - Guy B

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Track List - Saturday, July 14, 2007

1. Mind Elevation - Christian Falk
2. Jungle Love - The Steve Miller Band
3. Appreciate Me - Amuka
4. Read My Mind - The Killers
5. Roller Coaster - Erika Jayne
6. The Way I Are - Timbaland
7. Winning Women - Rihanna
8. The Kill - 30 Seconds To Mars
9. Stranger (remix) - Hilary Duff
10. The Great Escape - Boys Like Girls
11. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie
12. Gigolo - The Crash

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, July 12, 2007

1. Real Girl - Muyta Buena
2. Against All Odds - Kira
3. Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
4. Who's Your Daddy - Benny Benassi
5. Clothes Off - Gym Class Heroes
6. You're So Sexy - DJ Brett Henrichsen
7. Miss Cleo - Milan (YouTube)
8. Shoes - Liam Sullivan (YouTube)
9. What About - Janet Jackson
10. Ring The Alarm - Beyonce'
11. Umbrella - Scott Simons
12. 4 In The Morning - Gwen Stefani

Thanks to Tony for making Sexy Spin even sexier this morning! ;o)

Saturday, July 07, 2007

Track List - Saturday, July 7, 2007

1. Creep - TLC
2. Tambourine - Eve featuring Swizz Beatz
3. Don't Stop The Music (remix) - Rihanna
4. It's Not Right, But It's Okay - Whitney Houston
5. Trust A Try - Janet Jackson
6. Makes Me Wonder (remix) - Maroon 5
7. Stand Back (remix) - Stevie Nicks
8. Good Vibrations - Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
9. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
10. Want You - Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, July 5, 2007

1. Futuresex/Lovesounds - Justin Timberlake
2. Popular - Darren Hayes
3. Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
4. Curse of Curves - Cute Is What We Aim For
5. Don't Stop (All Night)(remix) - Janet Jackson
6. Dirty Pop - 'nsync
7. Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys
8. Grace Kelly - Mika
9. Faster Kill Pussycat - Paul Okenfeld feat. Brittany Murphy
10. Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
11. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie
12. Resolution - Nick Lachey

Track List - 4th of July, 2007

1. Freedom 90 - George Michael
2. Hot In Here - Nelly
3. Rocket Man (remix) - Elton John
4. Working Day And Night - Michael Jackson
5. What's Left of Me (remix) - Nick Lachey
6. Candyman - Christina Aguilera
7. Killer 2005 - Seal
8. Good Vibrations - Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
9. I Can't Make You Love Me - Prince

I want to wish everyone a happy, safe and fun 4th of July/Independence Day holiday! Surround yourself with family and friends! Celebrate the freedoms that so many have given so much for! Keep our troops - who are still out there fighting for these very freedoms - in your hearts and prayers so that we may never take them for granted!

In good health,

Tommy

Sunday, July 01, 2007

Track List - Saturday, June 30, 2007

1. House Is Not A Home (remix) - Deborah Cox
2. Half A Mile Away (remix) - Debby Holiday
3. It's Not Right, But It's Okay - Whitney Houston
4. Don't Stop The Music - Rihanna
5. Trust A Try - Janet Jackson
6. Waiting For You (remix) - Seal
7. Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
8. Illusion Of Form (remix) - Guy B

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 28, 2007

1. Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
2. Dig - Incubus
3. This Ain't a Scene, It's An Arms Race (mashup) - Fall Out Boy & Kanye West
4. Like A Boy - Ciara
5. Fame - David Bowie
6. Love Today - Mika
7. Go Getta - Young Jeezy featuring R. Kelly
8. Automatic - Ultra Nate
9. Since U Been Gone (remix) - Kelly Clarkson
10. Sexual Healing - The Alibi vs. Rockafeller
11. Over It - Katherine McPhee
12. Fidelity - Regina Spektor

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Track List - Saturday, June 23, 2007

1. Stranger - Hilary Duff
2. The Way I Are - Timbaland
3. Party Like A Rockstar - Shop Boyz
4. I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight - Leana
5. Don't Stop Believin' (remix) - Journey
6. Electropop - Jupiter Rising
7. Undeniable - Matt Kearney
8. All Good Things Must Come To An End (remix) - Nelly Furtado
9. The Best Thing - Reliant K
10. Signal Fire - Snow Patrol
11. Silent All These Years - Tori Amos

Friday, June 22, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 21, 2007

1. Summer Love - Justin Timberlake
2. Do You Know - Enrique Iglesias
3. Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
4. Listen (remix) - Beyonce
5. U + UR Hand - Pink
6. Glamorous - Fergie
7. On A High - Duncan Sheik
8. What A Feeling - Global Deejays
9. Chasing Cars (remix) - Snow Patrol
10. Beautiful Liar - Beyonce & Shakira
11. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke

Thanks to Dollar Tan!

I just wanted to send a shout out and a big thanks to Dollar Tan for subbing my class last minute on Monday, June 18th. Sorry I couldn't make it to class, but I'm so grateful that Dollar was able to sub in for me. I remember when Dollar took his first spinning class in my class a couple of years ago. And then he went directly to a kickboxing session right after. He is intense! So thanks, Dollar, for stepping in for me and being the excellent, beautiful, sexy spin instructor that you are!

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Track List - Saturday, June 16, 2007

1. Don't Matter - Akon
2. Pure Imagination - DJ Andrew Scott
3. Irreplaceable (remix) - Beyonce
4. Candyman - Christina Aguilera
5. So What - Guy B
6. Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
7. U + UR Hand (remix) - Pink
8. Party People - Alter featuring Jeanie Tracy
9. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
10. Want You - Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 14, 2007

1. Creep - TLC
2. Shut Up And Drive - Rihanna
3. Umbrella (remix) - Rihanna
4. Defying Gravity (remix) - Idina Menzel
5. Whatta Man - Salt-n-Pepa featuring En Vogue
6. Xanadu (remix) - Olivia Newton-John & ELO
7. Stand Back (remix) - Stevie Nicks
8. Makes Me Wonder (remix) - Maroon 5
9. MacArthur Park - Donna Summer
10. Signal Fire - Snow Patrol

Saturday, June 09, 2007

Track List - Pride Spin, Saturday, June 9, 2007

1. Fashionista - Jimmy James
2. Proud - Heather Small
3. Grace Kelly - Mika
4. Time Of Our Lives - Paul Van Dyk
5. Pride (In The Name Of Love) - U2
6. Don't Forget About Us - Mariah Carey
7. Pride (A Deeper Love) - C+C Music Factory
8. I Got My Pride - Pepper Mashay
9. Ascension - Maxwell

Happy Pride Weekend, everyone! Celebrate and be proud of who you are! Surround yourself with the family and friends whom you love! Be safe!

In good health,

Tommy

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, June 7, 2007

1. Last Night - Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole, Pharrell, T.I.
2. Time After Time - QuietDrive
3. With Love - Hillary Duff
4. Killer 2005 - Seal
5. Love Sensation - Loleatta Holloway
6. Rehab - Amy Winehouse
7. What I've Done - Linkin Park
8. Ring The Alarm (Freemasons Club Mix) - Beyonce
9. Naughty Girl - Destiny's Child
10. Stolen - Dashboard Confessional

Thanks to my vacation subs!

I just wanted to thank the amazingly talented and beautiful indoor cycling instructors who subbed my classes while I was on vacation:

Thursday, May 31st Sexy Spin, 6:30am - Guy B
Friday, June 1st, 9:30am - Guy B
Saturday, June 2nd, 9:30am - Guy B
Monday, June 4th, 9:30am - Nick Oram

Thanks to Nick and Guy for being so great and to all of you who attend class whether I am there or not and commit to an intense, fun workout!

In good health,

Tommy

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Track List - Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2007

1. House Is Not A Home - Deborah Cox
2. Half A Mile Away - Debby Holiday
3. It's Not Right, But It's Okay - Whitney Houston
4. Darling Nikki - Prince
5. Trust A Try - Janet Jackson
6. Waiting For You - Seal
7. Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
8. Illusion Of Form - Guy B

Track List - Saturday, May 26, 2007

1. Glamorous - Fergie
2. Half A Mile Away - Debby Holiday
3. Candyman - Christina Aguilera
4. Irreplaceable - Beyonce
5. U + UR Hand - Pink
6. Party People - Alter featuring Jeanie Tracy
7. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
8. Want You - Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, May 24, 2007

1. Last Night - Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole
2. Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
3. Tell Me - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
4. Beautiful Liar - Beyonce & Shakira
5. Grace Kelly - Mika
6. Like This - Kelly Rowland featuring Eve
7. Give It To Me - Timbaland feat. Justin Timberlake & Nelly Furtado
8. Love Today - Mika
9. I'm A Flirt - R. Kelly featuring T-Pain & T.I.
10. Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
11. My Humps - Alanis Morrissette
12. Wait For You - Elliott Yamin

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Track List - Saturday, May 19, 2007

1. I Am Not My Hair - India Arie featuring Akon
2. Boom - Gwen Stefani
3. Number One In Heaven - Nemesis Rising
4. Grace Kelly - Mika
5. One Minute - Kelly Clarkson
6. Make A Memory - Bon Jovi
7. Love Profusion - Madonna
8. Working Class Hero - Green Day
9. Party People - Alter featuring Jeanie Tracy
10. Everything - Michael Buble
11. Goodbye Philadelphia - Peter Cincotti

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Sexy Spin - The LifeCycle Edition

This morning's class - in addition to focusing on fun, form and the usual intense cardio workout - also focused attention on 3 men (2 of which are regulars to class and the 3rd happens to be my roommate) who have committed the time and effort to ride in this year's Aids LifeCycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money and awareness for HIV/Aids research. Whew! That is no small statement! And it is no small commitment from these guys. In addition to the physical training to prepare for the 545 mile ride and the time they must devote to the ride itself including the time they have to take off from work, they have committed to raising a minimum of $2,500 - which is no small task! That is why I hope to help them - in some small way - raise as much as they can for this amazing cause and for their extreme selflessness and dedication to doing something that has such an impact. Please visit their individual web pages and donate as much as you can to help them in their quest. Thank you for your help!

LK Avelar
Christoph Babka
Dwayne Landry

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, May 17, 2007

1. Summer Love - Justin Timberlake
2. Do You Know - Enrique Iglesias
3. Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
4. Listen - Beyonce'
5. U + UR Hand - Pink
6. Glamorous - Fergie
7. With Love - Hillary Duff
8. Pride (In The Name Of Love) - U2
9. Beautiful Liar - Beyonce' & Shakira
10. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
11. L.A. Song - Beth Hart

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Track List - Saturday, May 12, 2007

1. Beautiful Girls - Sean Kingston
2. Shut Up And Drive - Rihanna
3. Same Girl - R. Kelly featuring Usher
4. I'm A Flirt - R. Kelly vs. Broken Social Scene
5. Outta My System - Bow Wow featuring T-Pain
6. This Is Why I'm Burning - Mims vs. Blue Oyster Cult
7. Yeah - Usher featuring Lil Jon & Ludacris (Trypson Club Mix)
8. We Taking Over - DJ Khaled
9. Icebox - Omarion
10. Want You - Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne
11. Because Of You - Ne-Yo

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, May 10, 2007

1. So What - Guy B
2. Glamorous - Fergie
3. Dig - Incubus
4. On A High - Duncan Sheik
5. Fable - Robert Miles
6. World Hold On - Bob Sinclair featuring Steve Edwards
7. What A Feeling - Global Deejays
8. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
9. Time Of Our Lives - Paul van Dyk
10. Stolen - Dashboard Confessional
11. Relief - Chris Garneau

Saturday, May 05, 2007

Track List - Saturday, May 5, 2007

1. L.O.V.E. - Ashlee Simpson featuring Missy Elliott
2. Lean Like A Cholo - Down
3. Wind It Up - Gwen Stefani
4. Pure Imagination - DJ Andrew Scott
5. Rehab - Amy Winehouse
6. Strong In Love - Chicane
7. Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
8. Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
9. I Tried - Bone Thugs N Harmony featuring Akon
10. Signal Fire - Snow Patrol

Thursday, May 03, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, May 3, 2007

1. FutureSex/LoveSound - Justin Timberlake
2. Popular - Darren Hayes
3. Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
4. Curse Of Curves - Cute Is What We Aim For
5. Don't Stop (All Night) - Janet Jackson
6. Dirty Pop - 'Nsync
7. Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys
8. Grace Kelly - Mika
9. Faster Kill Pussycat - Paul Okenfold featuring Brittany Murphy
10. Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
11. Big Girls Don't Cry - Fergie
12. Resolution - Nick Lachey

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Nick Oram to sub my classes Saturday and Monday

Hey everyone,

First of all, thanks for visiting my blog. I hope being able to view the track lists, check on any schedule changes, and send comments or messages is fun and helpful to you.

I will be out of town this weekend. Nick Oram will be subbing my classes on Saturday, April 28th and Monday, April 30th, both at 9:30am. Thank you, Nick!

I hope you all have a great weekend! See you tomorrow (Friday) or next Wednesday!

In good health,

Tommy

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, April 26, 2007

1. Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
2. Dig - Incubus
3. This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race - Fall Out Boy and Kanye West
4. Like A Boy - Ciara
5. Fame - David Bowie
6. Love Today - Mika
7. Go Getta - Young Jeezy featuring R. Kelly
8. Automatic - Ultra Nate
9. Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
10. Sexual Healing - The Alibi vs. Rockefeller
11. Over It - Katherine McPhee
12. Fidelity - Regina Spektor

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Track List - Saturday, April 21, 2007

1. Summer Love - Justin Timberlake
2. Do You Know - Enrique Iglesias
3. Umbrella - Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
4. Listen - Beyonce'
5. U + UR Hand - Pink
6. Glamorous - Fergie
7. With Love - Hillary Duff
8. Pride (In The Name Of Love) - U2
9. Beautiful Liar - Beyonce' & Shakira
10. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
11. L.A. Song - Beth Hart

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, April 19, 2007

1. Love Will Never Do - Janet Jackson
2. Mr. Brightside - The Killers
3. Two Worlds Collide - Inspiral Carpets
4. Self Control - Laura Branigan
5. Hold Me Now - Thompson Twins
6. Separate Ways - Journey
7. Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
8. Voices Carry - Til Tuesday
9. Good Vibrations - Marky Mark & The Funky Bunch
10. Pimpin' All Over The World - Ludacris featuring Bobby Valentine

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Crunch on Fire

Just wanted to confirm that, yes, there was a fire at Crunch this morning, Tuesday, April 17th. A real fire! It was a small one contained in the Women's locker room. It started in the sauna. However, there was considerable smoke and water damage, so the gym will be closed at least part or most of the day today, Tuesday. However, I just received confirmation from Amber, the General Manager, that the gym will be open as usual tomorrow, Wednesday, April 18th. If you have any questions, you can call and check the class hotline (323) 654-5430 or directly at (323) 654-4550.

Track List - Saturday, April 14, 2007

1. Buddy - Musiq Soulchild
2. All Because Of You - Ne-Yo
3. Time After Time - Quietdrive
4. With Love - Hillary Duff
5. So What - Guy B
6. Love Sensation - Loleatta Holloway
7. Rehab - Amy Winehouse
8. What I've Done - Linkin Park
9. Get Up - Global Deejays featuring Technotronic
10. Naughty Girl - Destiny's Child
11. Stolen - Dashboard Confessional

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, April 12, 2007

1. Last Night - Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole
2. Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5
3. Tell Me - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
4. Beautiful Liar - Beyonce & Shakira
5. Grace Kelly - Mika
6. Like This - Kelly Rowland featuring Eve
7. Give It To Me - Timbaland feat. Justin Timberlake & Nelly Furtado
8. Love Today - Mika
9. I'm A Flirt - R. Kelly featuring T-Pain & T.I.
10. Never Again - Kelly Clarkson
11. My Humps - Alanis Morrissette
12. Wait For You - Elliott Yamin

Friday, April 06, 2007

Happy Easter!

Well, I am just about to board a plane to fly to Chicago. The weather is cold. The high temperatures should remain in the 30's with a good chance of some snow! Very different from what it will be like here in sunny, southern California!

I will miss you guys, but I will only be absent from teaching class over the Easter weekend.

The very talented and lovely Nick Oram will be subbing both my Friday and Saturday classes at 9:30am.

I wish you all a very blessed and happy Easter weekend!

See you Monday!

In good health,

Tommy

Thursday, April 05, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, April 5, 2007

1. What A Girl Wants - Christina Aguilera
2. Don't Wanna Fall In Love - Jane Child
3. Be Without You - Mary J. Blige
4. So What - Guy B
5. Turn Me Loose - Loverboy
6. On The Loose - Saga
7. Sorry - Madonna mixed by the Pet Shop Boys
8. How Would You Feel - David Morales
9. Sometimes I Feel Like Elvis - Wynonna

Saturday, March 31, 2007

Track List - Saturday, March 31, 2007

1. Too Funky - George Michael
2. Flying Above The Clouds - Amber
3. Wait A Minute - Pussycat Dolls featuring Timbaland
4. Dirty Little Secret - All-American Rejects
5. King Of Pain - Police
6. Hit You With The Real Thing - Westlife
7. Nasty Girl - Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diddy, Nelly
8. One - Mary J. Blige & U2
9. Don't Forget About Us - Mariah Carey
10. So Sick - Ne-Yo
11. Luxurious - Gwen Stefani

Friday, March 30, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, March 29, 2007

1. Dirrty - Christina Aguilera
2. Popular - Darren Hayes
3. Futuresex/Lovesounds - Justin Timberlake
4. Clocks - Coldplay
5. So Excited - Janet Jackson
6. Rudebox - Robbie Williams
7. Say It Right - Nelly Furtado
8. Easy As Life - Deborah Cox
9. The Riddle (You & I) - Five For Fighting
10. I Can Only Imagine - Mercy Me

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Track List - Saturday, March 24, 2007

1. I'm Really Hot - Missy Elliott
2. D!@k In A Box - Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg
3. U + UR Hand - Pink
4. This Is Why I'm Hot - Mims
5. Borderline - Jody Watley
6. Beware Of The Dog - Jamelia
7. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
8. Party People - Alter featuring Jeannie Tracy
9. Boston - Augustana
10. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Friday, March 23, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, March 22, 2007

1. Cuz I Can - Pink
2. Sexy Back - Justin Timberlake
3. World, Hold On - Bob Sinclair
4. Bring It All To Me - Blaque featuring 50 Cent
5. It Ends Tonight - All-American Rejects
6. Easy As Life - Deborah Cox
7. Time of Our Lives - Paul Van Dyk
8. Say It Right - Nelly Furtado
9. Absolutely Not - Deborah Cox
10. Call On Me - Janet Jackson featuring Nelly
11. You - Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

I'm Back!

Well, after just over a week of rest, recovery and recuperation, I'm back on the saddle so to speak. I will be teaching my first class this morning, Wednesday, March 21, 2007, 9:30am at Crunch on Sunset. I'm looking forward to it!

I want to thank all the instructors who subbed my classes during my absence - Rich Vaughn, Guy Baruch, and Nick Oram! They are great!

And again, I want to thank all of you for your support of my classes, for your continued attendance, your commitment to a healthier you, and for all the many emails and phone calls of get well wishes over the past week! You guys are the best!

In good health,

Tommy

Saturday, March 17, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, March 15, 2007 (Rich Vaughn sub)

1. Akon - Don't Matter - 4:52
2. JT - My Love (Paul Oakenfold mix) - 6:27
3. Pink - U + UR Hand (bimbo jones remix) - 3:54
4. Beyonce - Ring The Alarm (freemasons mix) - 7:19
5. Tell Me - (Mr. Mig club mix) - 5:49
6. Gwen - Wind It Up - Electro Bashment mix - 7:31
7. Paula Deanda - Walk Away - 4:23
8. Nelly Furtado - Maneater (remix) - 6:52
9. JoJo - Anything - 3:50

Appendicitis

You never think it is going to happen to you. Especially when you are active and try your best to lead a healthy lifestyle. Well, this past Sunday, I had what I thought was an intense stomach flu that wouldn't go away. First of all, I rarely get sick. So when this "stomach flu" didn't go away after 10 hours and the pain only increased, I began to think it was something else. I looked up appendicitis on WebMD.com and, sure enough, I had all the symptoms. I thought that I needed to make sure, so if the symptoms persisted by the next morning, I would go to the hospital. Well, that is exactly what happened. I went to the emergency room at Cedars Sinai on Monday at 5:30am. Fortunately, my appendix hadn't burst (that can be very dangerous). My appendix was inflamed and after several tests and a cat scan, the doctor determined that I was definitely in need of an appendectomy. I went into surgery at 3:30 that afternoon. I returned home Tuesday morning. I spent the rest of the day resting and recuperating.

Unfortunately, all of this means that I have been forced to stay off of the bike for probably almost 2 weeks! I am currently thinking I will try to get back in class in the middle of next week, even though I may teach off of the bike for a few days.

I want to thank Nick Oram, Guy Baruch and Rich Vaughn for covering my classes during my absence. Thanks to Nick for stepping up the the plate for me on such short notice Monday morning! And thanks to Guy for subbing for me this morning! Rich Vaughn will again be taking over the reigns of Sexy Spin tomorrow morning, and Nick will return on Friday morning at 9:30am. Here is my sub schedule as of now:

Monday, March 12, 9:30am - Nick Oram
Wednesday, March 14, 9:30am - Guy Baruch
Thursday, March 15, 6:30am - Rich Vaughn
Friday, March 16, 9:30am - Nick Oram
Saturday, March 17, 9:30am - Nick Oram
Monday, March 19, 9:30am - Nick Oram

Check back for further schedule updates! Try not to miss a workout during my absence! These guys are some of the best instructors out there, so I know they will give you the intense, fun workout that you guys are used to!

Until I'm back...

In good health,

Tommy

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Track List - Saturday, March 10, 2007

1. Don't Matter - Akon
2. Anything - JoJo
3. Irreplaceable - Beyonce
4. Candyman - Christina Aguilera
5. Stuck With You - Lil Rob
6. Girlfriend - Avril Lavigne
7. U + UR Hand - Pink
8. Party People - Alter featuring Jeanie Tracy
9. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
10. You - Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne

Monday, March 05, 2007

Track List - Saturday, March 3, 2007

1. Freedom 90 - George Michael
2. Like I Love You - Justin Timberlake
3. Rocket Man - Elton John
4. Working Day And Night - Michael Jackson
5. What's Left Of Me - Nick Lachey
6. Killer 2005 - Seal
7. Good Vibrations - Marky Mark
8. I Can't Make You Love Me - Prince

Thursday, March 01, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, March 1, 2007

1. Nasty Girl - Nitty
2. Dirty Little Secret - All-American Rejects
3. Dirrty - Christina Aguilera
4. Nasty Girl - Inaya Day
5. Closer vs. In Da Club - 9 Inch Nails vs. 50 Cent
6. Naughty Girls Need Love Too - Samantha Fox
7. Dirty Pop - *NSync
8. Nasty Girls - Janet Jackson
9. Naughty Girl - Destiny's Child
10. Nasty Naughty Boy - Christina Aguilera
11. Honey - Mariah Carey

Monday, February 26, 2007

What A Great February!

CRUNCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 9:30am
Thursdays @ 6:30am (*Sexy Spin!)

MERIDIAN SPORTS CLUB
(Miracle Mile location)

Tuesdays @ 6:30am



What a great February! Thank you all for your support (not just in February, but always!) but especially of the Sexy Artist Spins in the month of February. I am so blessed! Not only to have so many dedicated, committed, hard-working, fun and sexy people in class each week, but to also have friends who are so gifted and talented and willing to share their talent with us in a unique, different and special class each week. Many thanks again to Guy B, Debby Holiday, Shane Mack, and Jason & deMarco! A very sexy and talented group! Wow! Within the month, I was not only able to mix some of my favorite songs of theirs into my classes, but I was also able to see most of them live! Guy B performed at his CD release and birthday party; Debby Holiday performed an amazing duet with Levi Kreis at Tom Whitman's Player Sundays at Here Lounge; and I saw Shane Mack perform at Genghis Cohen on Fairfax. And I was also introduced into some new music from Jason & deMarco! A very special thanks to Guy, Debby, Shane and Jason & deMarco! Please take a minute to visit their websites and/or myspace pages. I have most of their links on the right hand column of this page. Check 'em out and support 'em!

And yes, this past Saturday, I did play a few songs from Dreamgirls. And Jennifer Hudson won last night at the Oscars! Hmmm...do you think there is a connection?...coincidence?...hmmm...

In good health,

Tommy

Track List - Saturday, February 24, 2007

1. Wait A Minute - Pussycat Dolls featuring Timbaland
2. Signs - Snoop Dogg featuring Justin Timberlake
3. Say It Right - Nelly Furtado
4. One Night Only - Beyonce
5. I Luv It - Young Jeezy
6. One - Mary J. Blige featuring U2
7. I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man - Prince
8. Hurt - Christina Aguilera
9. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going - Rosabel featuring Jennifer Holiday
10. Listen - Beyonce
11. One Night Only - Jennifer Hudson

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Track List - Sexy Artist Spin, Thursday, February 22, 2007

1. This Is Love - Jason & deMarco
2. Don't Stop Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
3. Strong In Love - Chicane featuring Mason
4. I Want Your Sex - George Michael
5. She's Like The Wind - Lumidee
6. Fantasy - Mariah Carey
7. Til The End Of Time - Jason & deMarco
8. Trying To Get To You - Jason & deMarco
9. Open Arms - Journey
10. Butterfly - Mariah Carey

Sexy Artist Spins in February: Jason & deMarco

CRUNCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 9:30am
Thursdays @ 6:30am (*Sexy Spin!)

MERIDIAN SPORTS CLUB
(Miracle Mile location)

Tuesdays @ 6:30am



Sexy Artist Spins in the month of February continue this week with the appearance of the amazingly talented duo, Jason & deMarco! I'm so excited to have them in class this week. I originally met them a few years ago while working on The Trevor Project's Cracked Xmas event which raises funds for the only nationwide, 24-hour a day, 7-day a week teen suicide prevention hotline for gay and questioning youth. These guys are amazing individuals all the way around - huge hearts, velvet voices, striking appearances, committed feelings (for each other!...they've been together for more than 5 years!), successful careers (they've already had one hit on the Billboard dance charts!) - what's not sexy about any of that?!?!

We are going to be blessed with their presence as well as their talents this Thursday morning, February 22, 2007, 6:30am at Crunch on Sunset. I hope as many of you as possible can make it to this week's Sexy Artist Spin and take part in what I'm sure will be an amazing experience!

As usual, I'll have a selection of their music mixed in the soundtrack to a class that will be high-energy, intense, safe, challenging and fun! I can't wait! I hope to see you there!

Be sure to visit their website and/or their MySpace page by clicking on one of the beautiful photos below!

Jason & deMarco's MySpace Page




Jason & deMarco's Website

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Track List - Saturday, February 17, 2007

1. My Love - Justin Timberlake featuring T.I.
2. Everytime The Beat Drops - Monica
3. So What - Field Mobb featuring Ciara
4. So Excited - Janet Jackson featuring Khia
5. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol
6. Such Great Heights - Postal Service
7. Work It Out - Jurassic 5 featuring Dave Matthews
8. Me And You - Cassie featuring Ray J
9. How To Save A Life - The Fray
10. Here It Goes Again - OK Go
11. Collide - Howie Day
12. For You I Will (Confidence) - Teddy Geiger

Thursday, February 15, 2007

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, February 15, 2007

1. Let Love In - Goo Goo Dolls
2. L.A. - Shane Mack
3. Tell Me - Diddy featuring Christina Aguilera
4. Hurt You Like Me - Shane Mack
5. Chemicals React - Aly & AJ
6. Give It To Me - Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake
7. Last Train Out of Crazy - Shane Mack
8. What Comes Around Goes Around - Justin Timberlake
9. Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
10. If I Stay - Shane Mack
11. The Riddle (You & I) - Five For Fighting

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Sexy Artist Spins in February: Shane Mack

CRUNCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 9:30am
Thursdays @ 6:30am (*Sexy Spin!)

MERIDIAN SPORTS CLUB
(Miracle Mile location)

Tuesdays @ 6:30am



I'm so excited to have the very talented and sexy Shane Mack joining us for this week's Sexy Artist Spin! He certainly exemplifies both the words sexy and artist. I think he is a little bit John Mayer, maybe a little bit James Taylor, but definitely an amazing voice in his own right. And his lyrics are also amazing. I'm going to throw in a few of Shane's songs in class to get our hearts pumping, to get us sweatin', and to get us all hot - yes, I'm still talking about his music! Shane will be in class spinning right along with us, so I hope you can all make it there as well!

Get up early, get your workout out of the way, and feel better about facing the rest of your day. Get an intense cardio workout. Get exposed to an artist you may not now about...yet! And as always, have a little fun while doing it.

Shane will be playing live at Genghis Cohen (at Fairfax and Melrose) at 9pm on Wednesday, February 21st. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support one of our sexy artists! For more information about this performance and all that is going on with Shane, be sure to check out his myspace page by clicking on his picture!

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Track List - Saturday, February 10, 2007

1. The Way You Move - Outkast
2. Fergalicious - Fergie
3. Red, Red Wine - UB40
4. Bust A Move - Young MC
5. Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-a-lot
6. Be Without You - Mary J. Blige
7. Working Day and Night - Michael Jackson
8. Me and You - Cassie featuring Ray J
9. Proud Mary - Tina Turner
10. Take Me As I Am - Mary J. Blige
11. Icebox - Omarion

Sexy Artist Spins in February: Debby Holiday

CRUNCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 9:30am
Thursdays @ 6:30am (*Sexy Spin!)

MERIDIAN SPORTS CLUB
(Miracle Mile location)

Tuesdays @ 6:30am



Last week's Sexy Artist Spin featuring Guy B was off the hook! Thanks to everyone who made it to class early last Thursday morning. And special thanks to Guy B for being there and sharing his talent and overall sexiness with us!

This week, I am honored to feature the music of Debby Holiday! She is as sexy as they come, and she has a talent that won't quit! Debby has had TWO songs climb all the way to the top ten of the Billboard Dance Charts. I'll be playing both of them: "Dive" (#5) and "Half a Mile Away" (#7)! I'll also be playing another one of my favorites of hers, "Bring It On".

Debby has so much going on for her right now. You can hear her singing the theme to the FX series "Dirt" starring Courtney Cox. She's also singing on John Waite's new single, "Universal Soldier". You may have seen her onstage here in LA at the Zephyr Theatre in "The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife", a play by the gifted writer and director, Del Shores. Soon, I'll have the privilege to be working with her in the movie version of another play by Del Shores, "Southern Baptist Sissies". By all means, go out and see this movie when it hits theatres because I was fortunate enough to star in the stage production, also at the Zephyr Theatre, and it is an important and award-winning work whose message needs to be heard!

So, I hope to see you in class on Thursday, February 8, 2007, at 6:30am at Crunch on Sunset. We can get a great workout in early, enjoy Debby's amazing talent as well as other music that I've chosen to make the class fun and intense, and then have the rest of your day to go out and save the world!

Be sure to check out her website by clicking on the picture below!

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, February 8, 2007

1. Last Night - Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole, Pharrell and T.I.
2. Glamorous - Fergie
3. She's Like the Wind - Lumidee
4. Bring It On - Debby Holiday
5. Runaway Love - Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige
6. Half A Mile Away - Debby Holiday
7. Rock Your Body Rock - Ferry Corsten
8. Through The Glass - Stone Sour
9. Dive - Debby Holiday
10. Smile - Lily Allen
11. I Can't Stand The Rain - Janis Joplin

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Track List - Saturday, February 3, 2007

1. Come Back to Me (Vanessa Hudgens)
2. Waiting on the World to Change (John Mayer)
3. Push It (Salt-n-Pepa)
4. I'll Be Missing You (Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112)
5. Break It Off (Rihanna featuring Sean Paul)
6. The Sweet Escape (Gwen Stefani)
7. Work It (Nelly featuring Justin Timberlake)
8. September (Earth, Wind & Fire)
9. Chasing Cars (Remix) (Snow Patrol)
10. Mony Mony (Billy Idol)
11. Boston (Augustana)
12. Take Me As I Am (Mary J. Blige)

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Sexy Artist Spins in February: Guy B

CRUNCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 9:30am
Thursdays @ 6:30am (*Sexy Spin!)

MERIDIAN SPORTS CLUB
(Miracle Mile location)

Tuesdays @ 6:30am



Many of you have taken my 6:30am indoor cycling class on Thursday mornings at Crunch. Since last summer, this particular class has been labeled "Sexy Spin". I tend to play music that is a little more sexy. I tend to encourage guys to take off their shirts when they get sweaty (I know this is a little sexist, but I don't think I could get away with encouraging women to remove their tops!) The main reason for this is no more than the fact that most of the people that take a 6:30am class do so because it is the only time they can workout due to work or whatever reason. Therefore, I feel that if we are going to be up and working out that early, the least I can do is make class as intense, effective, fun and sexy as possible. Then, we can all go back to our day jobs and get back to saving the world!

Well, as if we weren't having enough fun already, I've added an additional element to Sexy Spins for the month of February. I am blessed to have some friends that are extremely gifted as well as sexy. I thought it would be an amazing experience to add a new twist to class each Thursday morning.

I've invited these huge talents to attend class. I will incorporate a few of their songs in class. The intended result is to spice up class a little more, make it even a little more fun. At the same time, I would hopefully be exposing the talents of these sexy individuals to a new audience.

The first "Sexy Artist Spin" will be Thursday, February 1, 2007. The featured artist will be Guy B. Some of you may know him already. He is also a indoor cycling instructor at Crunch. He has even subbed my classes several times. He is an awesome instructor, and I'm lucky enough to call him a friend. He is a special talent and a special person. I am so excited to share a few of the tracks off of his new album this Thursday. I know you will like him! To learn more about Guy B, visit his website by clicking Guy's picture below.

In good health,

tommy

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, February 1, 2007

1. Like I Love You - Justin Timberlake
2. Fun - Guy B
3. Lose Control - Missy Elliott
4. Love That Man - Whitney Houston
5. Flying Above The Clouds - Amber
6. Take Me To The Clouds Above - LMC vs. U2 feat. Whitney Houston
7. Within Me - Guy B
8. Waiting For You - Seal
9. Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
10. Unemotional Love - Guy B
11. One Fine Day - Mariah Carey & Boys II Men

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

New Year Resolutions 2007


First of all, I want to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. I am so grateful to be able to do what I do. I have been teaching indoor cycling classes for over 8 years! I love it. I love music. I love working out. I love people. Teaching indoor cycling allows me to bring all of these things together. I get to play dj 6 times a week. I get to have an intense workout and have fun while doing it. And one of the most rewarding things of all, I get to help others. I can't express how blessed I am to have the opportunity to help even one person lose that extra pound they put on over the holidays or that they need to lose for that next big role, to help even one person strengthen their heart muscle and increase their lung capacity, to help even one person choose to not pick up that cigarette. To be able to help others in such a personal and specific way is amazing. I never take it for granted. I say it all of the time, but I mean it every time I say it - I am so grateful for everyone that takes my class. And I am so proud and impressed when I see clients work so hard. And it makes me so happy when I see them having fun while doing it!

As we enter the second month of the new year (already!), I want to encourage all of you who made new year resolutions to stay committed. It is so easy to get discouraged. It is so easy to be disappointed when desired results take longer than we hoped. Let's make a deal. If you try to re-dedicate yourself to your goals, aspirations, resolutions, then I will try even harder to make my classes more beneficial and fun. Deal? I'm up for it if you are!

I've developed a method of preparing for and teaching classes over the past 8 years. I try to make the class challenging. I stress the importance and necessity of proper form. I work to integrate a variety of types of music so that the end result is a class that is intense, easy to follow, challenging and even a little fun! I try to make the class accessible to those that are new to indoor cycling. At the same time, I try to make the class as challenging as possible for experienced riders. This is no easy task, but it is one that I am happy to undertake. The results and rewards are so gratifying.

So, if you've consistently taken my classes, I hope you have benefited from the experience. Even if the realization of your goals is not visible on the outside, I hope that you are proud of yourself for putting your mind to it and at the very least, attempting to obtain your goals. Your goals may be health-oriented. They may be directed at obtaining some type of physical change. You may be after a result that deals more with stress and relaxation. Whatever the case, I promise to help you get one step closer to making that dream become a reality.

Happy New Year! May you realize the best in 2007!

In good health,

Tommy Woelfel

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Track List - Saturday, January 27, 2007

1. Cupid's Chokehold - Gym Class Heroes
2. U Oughta Know - Alanis Morrissette
3. It Ends Tonight - The All-American Rejects
4. Easy as Life - Deborah Cox
5. That's That - Snoop Dogg featuring R. Kelly
6. Boston - Augustana
7. Don't Forget About Us - Mariah Carey
8. Say It Right - Nelly Furtado
9. Clocks - Coldplay
10. I Want You - Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne
11. Take Me As I Am - Mary J. Blige

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, January 25, 2007

1. I'm Really Hot - Missy Elliott
2. D*@k in a Box - Justin Timberlake & Andy Samberg
3. U & UR Hand - Pink
4. This is Why I'm Hot - Mims
5. Borderline - Jody Watley
6. Beware of the Dog - Jamelia
7. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
8. Party People - Alter featuring Jeannie Tracy
9. Boston - Augustana
10. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Track List - Saturday, January 20, 2007

1. Irreplaceable - Beyonce'
2. Yummy - Gwen Stefani
3. Icebox - Omarion
4. Into the Ocean - Blue October
5. Lithium - Evanescence
6. Here (In Your Arms) - Hellogoodbye
7. Shortie Like Mine - Chris Brown feat. Johnta Austin
8. My Love - Justin Timberlake
9. Rock This Party - Bob Sinclair
10. Runaway Love - Ludacris feat. Mary J. Blige
11. I Go Crazy - D.H.T.

Gym Management

CRUNCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 9:30am
Thursdays @ 6:30am (*Sexy Spin!)

MERIDIAN SPORTS CLUB
(Miracle Mile location)

Tuesdays @ 6:30am



I hope everyone is having an amazing holiday season!

As the new year approaches, I want to let everyone know about my latest endeavor. I have recently accepted the position of General Manager of Exclusive Personal Fitness Solutions, a private training facility in West Hollywood. It is located at the corner of La Cienega Blvd. and Holloway Ave. between Santa Monica and Sunset Blvds. It is just above Barry's Boot Camp and the 7-11 convenience store at the same intersection. It is under new ownership (my partner, Rich Vaughn, and 3 other fitness specialists purchased the gym and took over management on November 30, 2006). A new name will be announced after the first of the year!

It is a very intimate, upscale private training gym. There are no memberships. Everyone that trains there does so with a personal trainer. There are currently about 50 trainers operating there. There are no classes, so, fortunately, it provides no conflict with and I will be able to continue teaching my indoor cycling classes at both Crunch and Meridian!

So, if any of you have any personal training goals for the new year that I may be able to help you with, please don't hesitate to contact me! I won't be doing the training myself, but I will facilitate the connection with a trainer just right for you. I am building upon my 8 years of teaching experience as well as my 2 years of management experience at Todd Tramp's Bodysculpting LA, one of the largest private training gyms in LA (if not the world!) from 1998-2000.

I am very fortunate to be able to do what I love for a living. So in addition to my indoor cycling classes, please look to me for your private training goals as well.

Thank you all as always for your support! Happy holidays!

In good health,

Tommy

Indoor Cycling with Tommy!

CRUNCH
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays @ 9:30am
Thursdays @ 6:30am (*Sexy Spin!)

MERIDIAN SPORTS CLUB
(Miracle Mile location)

Tuesdays @ 6:30am




Well, I've finally entered the blog atmosphere! My main goal is to help disseminate information about my indoor cycling classes. Providing information visually always helps information be retained longer and more effectively. Therefore, I hope this helps you remember when and where my classes are so that I can see you more often in class!

I'd also like to use this space to tell you a little about my indoor cycling philosophy. I taught my first class in August of 1998. I had been a student of many of the top instructors of that time: Todd Tramp, Andrea Lawent, Debbie Rocker. I loved the workout indoor cycling provided so much that I felt that I had to begin teaching so that I could help others experience the same benefits of such an intense workout in a way that combined all of the best aspects of these instructors. I wanted to take the intense inner-focus and attention to proper form that Debbie Rocker stressed. I wanted to capture all the energy and fun provided by Todd Tramp and Andrea Lawent which is what made them so wildly popular. So I attended the certification course provided by Johnny G (the founder of the Spinning(r) workout), and I was well on my way. It is based upon the ideas gathered from my favorite instructors and through the certification process that I have been able to summarize my approach with these three words:

INTENSE! FORM-FOCUSED! FUN!

Simple. 3 words. I strive to provide a class that is one of the best 45 minutes of cardiovascular exercise that you can get. I follow up with a 5 minute cool down which includes a good deal of stretching. I try to provide a variety of music styles so that everyone can enjoy the class. No one is going to like every song in a class, but it is my goal to provide the most motivating and fun music which appeals to the largest number of students. I want my students to leave class proud of how hard they worked and what they accomplished. I also want them to feel surprised at how fast the class passed because they were having so much fun being caught up in the music and the energy provided.

So, I hope that I have been able to convey a little about myself as an indoor cycling instructor with this space. I hope you feel confident with my experience in providing, my commitment to, and my passion for a challenging, safe and fun workout. I hope to see you in class soon!

In good health,

Tommy

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Track List - Saturday, January 13, 2007

1. Tell Me - Diddy ft. Christina Aguilera
2. Suddenly I See - KT Tunstall
3. Shake That - Eminem ft. Nate Dogg
4. Lose My Breath - Destiny's Child
5. Ay Chico - Pitbull
6. You Dropped A Bomb On Me - The Gap Band
7. U + UR Hand - Pink
8. White Lines - Grandmaster Flash
9. Since U Been Gone (remix) - Kelly Clarkson
10. Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson
11. Irreplaceable - Beyonce'

Monday, January 08, 2007

Track List - Saturday, January 6, 2007

1. Come Back to Me (Vanessa Hudgens)
2. Waiting on the World to Change (John Mayer)
3. Push It (Salt-n-Pepa)
4. I'll Be Missing You (Puff Daddy featuring Faith Evans and 112)
5. Break It Off (Rihanna featuring Sean Paul)
6. The Sweet Escape (Gwen Stefani)
7. Work It (Nelly featuring Justin Timberlake)
8. September (Earth, Wind & Fire)
9. Chasing Cars (Remix) (Snow Patrol)
10. Mony Mony (Billy Idol)
11. Boston (Augustana)
12. Take Me As I Am (Mary J. Blige)