With another successful year at M2 for our training group, capped off with athletes competing at the 70.3 and Ironman World Championships, and even more reaching their personal records in all distances, M2 is planning out the 2013 version. Big things for next year building off our regular group platform, adding events, and additional services to help get you to your first big race, or new goals for the new season!
Ironman Lake Tahoe is of course the major event for most of the Bay Area's long distance athletes, and M2 will have a program for that, but there are many great races that need attention as well. Take a few moments to let us know your race schedule for next year to insure we build them into the group, and we can find your training/race partners too.
Some basics on M2's Endurance Group Training:
- Unlimited access to M2 Studio and CycleOps Power based classes
- Alter-G, High-Speed Treadmill and Computrainer Reservation Options
- TRX Suspension Training
- Vasa Swim Trainers and Ergometers
- Weekend Coached Rides and Runs with designated group leaders. Routes and maps detailed by Thursday mornings.
- Monthly training plans customized for your event
- Group Forum/Message board for advice and support
- Anecdotal motivational stories from your own M2
- Special training events/camps throughout the year
- Discounts on Auto/Bike Insurance, RunningWareouse.com, CycleOps/Powertaps, Garmin Watches
The past few years have brought great things to our special studio. From upgrades, new faces, and new services, M2 hopes to bring a quality, full service experience to all our members.
Cycling Classes
Cycling power is measured in watts. You might think of lifting
weights as an analogy, where you can lift X amount of weight for Y
repetitions. It is pretty simple to figure out how many times you can
bench-press 50 pounds, and one does not need to spend time and money go
to a lab or monitor heart rate to do so – it would be pretty silly
actually.
Using our analogy, with a power-meter, a rider of any ability can
quickly discern how many watts he/she can generate for a particular
duration, be it 5 seconds, 3 minutes, 10 minutes, 60 minutes, or several
hours.
At M2 Revolution, our indoor cycles accurately measure power output
so that riders of every ability can understand their fitness and enjoy
seeing it measurably improve on a weekly basis, both in class and out on
the roads.
Alter-G Treadmill
One of the great advancements in rehabilitation and continued training over the past few years is brought to the studio for members to take full advantage of.
Why spend extra money anywhere else to aid in your recovery from surgery, or that marathon by going anywhere else when you can keep your legs moving on top of a bubble of air. That is exactly what the Alter-G can do for you and it is brought to our Gold Pass members free (Drop-In fee $30.00).
Appointments are strongly recommended as demand for this piece of equipment is high.
Great for a quick brick/transition run, or dialed in speed work, the Noramco high speed treadmill is a fantastic piece of equipment. Built to military specs, and to take a beating, M2's treadmill can attain 16 MPH and is sturdy enough to sustain the most brutal punishment.
Here's a good video from Noramco to show this. Utilizing the treadmill for sprint/speed workouts, you can jump on and off the treadmill to accomplish your intervals.
Please do not attempt over 12 MPH without a spotter or supervision. These are dangerous speeds and should not be attempted for the first time alone.
Computrainer
This is just another great tool to utilize along with M2's cycling classes. M2 can provide stand alone workouts for the Computrainer system to help anyone achieve their improvement goals.
Another great benefit of the Computrainer is the Spinscan function that helps to analyze pedal stroke for efficiency and left/right balance.
Bike Mechanic Services
With a dedicated and experienced mechanic Mike Cole on site, why waste time going across town to drop off, then pick up your bike for the weekend. Mike can provide nearly any service, from minor tuning, to full overhauls at competitive prices. Many services can be performed while you are in class, alleviating wasteful the back and forth from the bike shop.
Some impressive credentials Mike has accumulated over the years:
For the time strapped athlete, Vasa Trainers and Ergometers are a great tool to aid in improving swim times. While they do not replace proper swim training, the Vasa equipment can supplement a good swim regimen and easily add swim workout time, without the additional investment to get to a pool.
As with anything, using the equipment properly is required to attain the results, so please inquire with M2 on proper uses and workouts.
Free Weights and Fitness Equipment
From Dumbells to Bosu Balls, M2 has a wide variety of weights and equipment that lets athlete achieve a total body workout while at the studio. One of the biggest problems athletes face is strengthening their other, non-primary muscles. All the equipment is on hand the aid in helping athletes put in that extra 10-20 minutes pre or post workout to maintain a strong and stable core, or rehab and ongoing injury.
Jen Rubenstein - CMT, Full Body Certified ART® Therapist
An
integrative practice of clinical, sport and deep tissue massage, Active
Release Techniques and Cranial Sacral Therapy. Sessions are tailored to
the unique needs of the individual with the aim of releasing pain and
discomfort as well as addressing the underlying dysfunctions of long
held patterns of tension and overuse.
Cycle, Run, Alter G, Functional Strength, and now recover with bodywork at M2. Jen offers online appointment scheduling, http://jrubinstein.com/
Personal Training by appointment with Caroline Jordan Fitness
Caroline earned her B.A. in Dance from the University of California,
Davis and is certified by the American Council on Exercise, Aerobic and
Fitness Association of America, Schwinn Cycling, MadDogg Spinning,
Balletone, and several other cycling and aerobic modalities. She has
been recognized as the "Group Fitness Instructor of the Year" by UC
Davis and has been a featured fitness professional in Shape, SF Weekly,
and IDEA magazine.
The studio is available, with permission for outside trainers and physical therapists to utilize with current members. Please inquire with M2 ahead of time and any arrangements can be made.
Group Endurance Training
Weekend cycling and running excursion throughout the year with athletes training for various endurance challenges. From triathlons, to ultra trail races, our group sessions welcome all ranges of athletes who love the outdoors and a challenge.
Last year's group centered around the 20th Anniversary of one of M2's Ironman Canada win's.
Special Events
Throughout the year M2 will share great experiences for current local events coming to town, as well as annual M2 challenges. Past events have centered around Amgen Tour of California, the Shasta Century, and M2's "Epic" run. Stay tuned to learn more as the year progresses.
Social Media
Staying ahead of the curve and helping to connect our members and make the most of workouts, advice, or just humor. M2 Revolution participates on the following platforms so check them out and give them a follow!
Some basics on M2's Endurance Group Training:
