Saturday, August 29, 2015

Track List - Saturday, August 29, 2015

1. Vibeology - Paula Abdul
2. Pray To God - Calvin Harris featuring Haim
3. Sissy That Walk (remix) - RuPaul
4. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Sylvester
5. Trini Dem Girls - Nicki Minaj featuring LunchMoney Lewis
6. I Can't Stop Drinking About You - Bebe Rexha
7. All We Need (remix) - Odesza featuring Shy Girls
8. Sparks (remix) - Hilary Duff
9. Greyhound - Swedish House Mafia
10. Green Light (remix) - Beyonce'
11. Down To Earth - Flight Facilities
12. Waterbed - The Chainsmokers

Thanks to all the energy and dedication to making a positive change that each of you riders brought this morning! Great ride! Great focus! Great results! I know it is cliche', but as they always say, you get out of it what you put into it. And if you really want to change your body, change the way you workout, change the way you see or feel about yourself or even just maintian your current health status, then you must focus on putting as much into the workout as you can. You must dedicate your energy into making that change...with each and every pedal stroke, each and every turn of the resistance knob, each and every heartbeat, each and every breath. You can do it. You just have to put your mind to it. And in the Ride with Tommy!, I hope you have a little fun while doing it!

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 27, 2015

1. Vibeology - Paula Abdul
2. Pray To God - Calvin Harris featuring Haim
3. Sissy That Walk (remix) - RuPaul
4. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) - Sylvester
5. Trini Dem Girls - Nicki Minaj featuring LunchMoney Lewis
6. I Can't Stop Drinking About You - Bebe Rexha
7. All We Need (remix) - Odesza featuring Shy Girls
8. Sparks (remix) - Hilary Duff
9. Greyhound - Swedish House Mafia
10. Green Light (remix) - Beyonce'
11. Down To Earth - Flight Facilities
12. Waterbed - The Chainsmokers
13. Pumpin Blood (remix) - Nonono

Happy birthday to Trent! Thank you so much for your amazing birthday song requests. I had a great time putting them together for this morning's Sexy Spin track list. So much fun! So much positive energy! So much committed focus! So much intense work! So many results! So many changes made! Thank you to everyone in class this morning for creating a positive energy, making a difference and having fun while doing it! I know I did. I hope you did, too! Until next time, in good health! tommy

Track List - #totalrequestride, Wednesday, August 26, 2015

1. Beat It (video) - Michael Jackson
2. Bad Blood (video) - Taylor Swift
3. Hollaback Girl (video) - Gwen Stefani
4. Umbrella (video) - Rihanna
5. Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
6. Hideaway - Kiesza
7. Smile - R5
8. Lift (remix) - Debby Holiday
9. Geronimo - Sheppard
10. See You Again - Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
11. Nothing Without Love - Nate Ruess

Videos! Start the class off in a different way! Change it up. Request your favorite song or video. Work hard. Ride strong. Have fun! Yesterday morning's videos were Michael Jackson's "Beat It", Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood", Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl", and Rihanna's "Umbrella". Great songs. Great videos. Great class! Thanks to all of you for being there and working hard! Thanks for your commitment, dedication, focus and energy! Ride hard. Ride strong. Ride with Tommy!​ @crunchgym Crunch Fitness - Sunset​

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Track List - Tuesday, August 25, 2015

1. Booty - Jennifer Lopez featuring Iggy Azalea
2. Mo Money Mo Problems - The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Mase & Puff Daddy
3. Animal - Neon Trees
4. One Hot Mess (remix) - Malea
5. Ready To Go - Republica
6. GDFR - Flo Rida featuring Sage the Gemini & Lookas
7. Hideaway - Kiesza
8. Lift (remix) - Debby Holiday
9. Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
10. See You Again - Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
11. Nothing Without Love - Nate Ruess

I am always amazed by the energy, commitment and dedication exhibited by the riders in my 7:00am classes! It is early. Many are still asleep. Nice and warm in their cozy beds underneath soft, comfy blankets. Others may be just making their way to stand in line at their nearest Starbucks for that all too necessary shot of caffeine. Others may be rumbling out of bed and their houses to take Fido for their early morning walk. Whatever the case may be, everyone present in the 7:00am Ride with Tommy! classes, Tuesday's Peak Performance Ride and Thursday's Sexy Spin, have already gotten all of their morning duties out of the way and made it on their bikes to fully commit to making a change in their lives. Whether it be working out harder to get more and better results, or being present and committed to clear their minds of morning fog or unwanted intrusions so that they will be ready to face the day, their jobs, their list of things to do, their family and friends with a positive outlook and hope for a better existence. Or maybe it is just to maintain their status quo, and I'm not saying that in a bad way. It is perfectly okay to be in maintenance mode. If you have completed your goals and are happy with the way that you are, it is still necessary to make that commitment to stay at that perfect place. And whether you are just starting out with spinning and trying to introduce yourself to the commitment it requires as well as the benefits that it serves, or you are an experienced rider that knows that it takes that extra something to make that extra difference, the 7:00am Ride with Tommy! classes are full, fun and physical. Challenging. Intense. Focused on form. Set to a soundtrack of both the latest and oldest hits that are perfect for motivating you when you need it. If you haven't been to a 7:00am Ride with Tommy! class, make plans to be there soon. I look forward to riding with you! Until then, in good health! tommy

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Track List - Saturday, August 22, 2015

1. Bright (remix) - Echosmith
2. Bad Blood - Taylor Swift
3. Hey Mama - David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj, Afrojack & Bebe Rexha
4. Lay Me Down (remix) - Sam Smith featuring John Legend
5. Geronimo - Sheppard
6. Take Me Home - Wild Style (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, A.J.!)
7. B*@# I'm Madonna - Madonna featuring Nicki Minaj
8. Life's A Beach - Heymous Molly
9. King (remix) - Years & Years
10. Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Cool Down:
11. Lay Me Down - Sam Smith featuring John Legend
12. Bright - Echosmith
13. Take Your Time - Sam Hunt

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 20, 2015

1. Where Are U Now? - Skrillex & Diplo featuring Justin Bieber
2. Hey Mama - David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj
3. Material Girl (remix) - Madonna
4. I Love It - Icona Pop
5. I Don't Like It, I Love It - Flo Rida featuring Robin Thicke & Verdine White
6. I Really Like You - Carly Rae Jepsen
7. Beautiful Now - Zedd featuring Jon Bellion
8. Lean On - Major Lazer & DJ Snake featuring MO
9. Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) - Silento
10. Can't Feel My Face (remix) - The Weeknd
11. Uma Thurman - Fall Out Boy
12. Just Say Yes - Snow Patrol
13. Where Are You Now? (ballad) - Skrillex & Diplo featuring Justin Bieber

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Track List - #totalrequestride, Wednesday, August 19, 2015

1. Where Are U Now? (video) - Skrillex & Diplo featuring Justin Bieber
2. Hey Mama (video) - David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj
3. Shake It Off (video) - Taylor Swift
4. Material Girl (remix) - Madonna
5. I Love It - Icona Pop
6. I Don't Like It, I Love It - Flo Rida featuring Robin Thicke & Verdine White
7. I Really Like You - Carly Rae Jepsen
8. Lean On - Major Lazer & DJ Snake featuring MO
9. Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) - Silento
10. Can't Feel My Face (remix) - The Weeknd
11. Uma Thurman - Fall Out Boy
12. Just Say Yes - Snow Patrol
13. Where Are You Now? (ballad) - Skrillex & Diplo featuring Justin Bieber

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 13, 2015

1. Hold My Hand (remix) - Jess Glynne
2. Like A G6 - Far East Movement
3. Bitch I'm Madonna - Madonna featuring Nicki Minaj
4. Spice Up Your Life - Spice Girls
5. Marvin Gaye (remix) - Charlie Puth featuring Megan Trainor
6. Cheerleader (remix) - Omi
7. Manana - Los 5
8. She's Kinda Hot - 5 Seconds Of Summer
9. Cool For The Summer (remix) - Demi Lovato
10. Go Big Or Go Home - American Authors
11. Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
12. Hideaway - Kiesza

Just over a week ago, I reached the benchmark of being a spin instructor for 17 years! I taught my first class on August 2, 1998 at Todd Tramp's Bodysculpting LA. Now, I'm teaching exclusively at Crunch Fitness on the world famous Sunset Strip. Wow. I can't believe I'm still teaching. I can't believe I still LOVE teaching. I can't believe I am still passionate and grateful for the opportunity to help others reach their goals, to help them improve their mental and physical health. I am humbled that those that ride with me entrust me to help them on their journey. I don't take this responsibility lightly. When I see riders working so hard to obtain their goals, it motivates and inspires me. And as an instructor for so many years, it is vital to keep yourself motivated and inspired. It is extremely important to enjoy what you do. If you are motivated, inspired, committed to making a difference, and love what you do, then you will be successful. We all go through tough times in life. That is life. Speaking from personal history, spinning can help you through difficult times. It can help you get through rough times in life, and it can help you through rough times in your workout regimen as well. Mine is not your typical spin class. I emphasize form and commitment. I make class accessible to beginners yet challenging for experienced riders. I strive for intensity, and I want you to have fun! How can all this be accomplished in one class? Come and check out one of my classes. I'll show you how. We'll experience this journey together. We can make a difference. We can make a change. One pedal-stroke at a time. I've been doing it for 17 years. Won't you join me? In good health, tommy

Saturday, August 08, 2015

Track List - Saturday, August 8, 2015

1. Bright (remix) - Echosmith
2. Bad Blood - Taylor Swift
3. Hey Mama - David Guetta featuring Nicki Minaj, Afrojack & Bebe Rexha
4. Lay Me Down (remix) - Sam Smith featuring John Legend
5. Geronimo - Sheppard
6. Take Me Home - Wild Style (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, A.J.!)
7. B*@# I'm Madonna - Madonna featuring Nicki Minaj
8. Life's A Beach - Heymous Molly
9. King (remix) - Years & Years
10. Shut Up And Dance - Walk The Moon
Cool Down:
11. Lay Me Down - Sam Smith featuring John Legend
12. Bright - Echosmith
13. Take Your Time - Sam Hunt

Another awesome Ride! Thanks so much to everyone for their presence, energy, focus, commitment and dedication to achieving results! I could feel all of that from all of you! It pushes and inspires me as the instructor! I know I'm stronger for it! So thank you to all of you that work so hard to make a difference. 'Cuz like I always say, by doing so much to make a positive difference in yourself, you can't help but help make a positive difference in those around you...especially in a spin class! Let's do it all again on Monday! In good health, tommy

Friday, August 07, 2015

Track List - Sexy Spin, Thursday, August 6, 2015

1. Looking Hot (remix) - No Doubt
2. Never Been In Love - Cobra Starship featuring Icona Pop
3. Mash 'n' Stuff - DJ Radio Sheezus featuring Deadmau5 vs. Weekender, Tag Team, David Bowie & Duran Duran
4. Bad Girls (remix) - Donna Summer
5. All That Matters (The Beautiful Life) - Ke$ha
6. Centuries - Fall Out Boy
7. Don't - Ed Sheeran
8. Take Me To Church (remix) - Hozier
9. Ghost (remix) - Ella Henderson
10. Free Your Mind - En Vogue
11. Heartbeat Song - Kelly Clarkson
12. FourFiveSeconds - Rihanna featuring Kanye West & Paul McCartney
13. I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me - Expose

Wednesday, August 05, 2015

Track List - #totalrequestride, Wednesday, August 5, 2015

1. Booty (video) - Jennifer Lopez featuring Iggy Azalea
2. Rhythm Nation (video) - Janet Jackson
3. Anaconda (video) - Nicki Minaj
4. Black Wideo (video) - Iggy Azalea featuring Rita Ora
5. Love Shack - The B-52s
6. Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
7. No Scrubs - TLC
8. Shake Your Groove Thing - Peaches And Herb
9. Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy - Billy Porter featuring Cyndi Lauper
10. Throb - Janet Jackson
11. You And I - Lady Gaga
12. Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová & The Frames
13. When You Believe - Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey

Playing your requests each week! Wednesdays at 9:30am @crunchgym on Sunset! Tweet requests of your favorite song or video to @crunchgym followed by the hashtag: #totalrequestride. The top 3 videos will be played each week (sometimes I will throw in an extra one, and I usually play them at the beginning of class to help kickstart the energy and fun in class!) Have you tried it yet? Go ahead! Just do it! See if your favorite song makes it! This morning's class was amazing! Thanks to everyone there! Thanks to all of you that read this blog/website and/or my facebook page posts or tweets. Join in! Be interactive! Contribute! Be a part! Make a change! Make a difference! It can happen. Make it happen! Commit to it! Don't be afraid to work hard. Don't be afraid of getting the results that you want. Don't be afraid to Ride with Tommy! Hope to see you in class very soon! In good health, tommy

Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Track List - Peak Performace Ride, Tuesday, August 4, 2015

1. No Mediocre (remix) - T.I. featuring Iggy Azalea
2. Turn The Beat Around - Gloria Estefan
3. September - Earth, Wind & Fire
4. Blank Space (remix) - Taylor Swift
5. Never Been In Love - Cobra Starship featuring Icona Pop
6. Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
7. The Night Is Still Young - Nicki Minaj
8. Fight Song - Rachel Platten
9. Low - Todrick Hall
10. Hold My Hand - Jess Glynne
11. Marvin Gaye - Charlie Puth featuring Meghan Trainor
12. Cecilia And The Satellite - Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness