JoyRide’s Birthday Bash Open House is only three days away and we are ready to celebrate with a fun evening of refreshments, socializing, door prizes and the opportunity to demonstrate what JoyRide has to offer as Salem’s only dedicated indoor cycling studio.

As a token of our appreciation for your support during our first year, the following specials will be available the evening of the event:

New Riders:  Create an account and sign up for your free introductory ride and you will receive a second door prize entry as well as a second free ride credited to your account.  Name a current rider as a referral and we will extend the same rewards to them.

Current Riders:  Introduce a friend or relative  to JoyRide and you could be rewarded.  For each of your guests who creates an account and sign ups for an introductory ride, at the event, you will receive an additional door prize entry.  We will also credit your account with a free ride (free ride awarded for first new rider only) which you may use for yourself or pass on to someone else.

New and Current Riders:  All ride cards sold during the event will receive a 10% discount*  (* applies to cards only – not monthly packages; cannot be combined with other offers)

Mark your calendars; gather your friends and relatives; and join us this Friday between 5 and 8 pm!  We’re ready to party!

With the New Year comes a new look for JoyRide’s website, but this is just the beginning.  As we begin our second year we are implementing some upgrades to the site in anticipation of making some dynamic changes that will include more video and photo content as well as the ability to adapt to various screen sizes which will improve the experience when browsing on mobile phones and tablets.

What you see currently is an interim step to reaching those goals.  We would love to know what you think of the changes and would appreciate your feedback as we continue to make improvements.

It’s that time again, Friday Night Ride-In is back!  Here’s another opportunity for  an ”active” Friday night out.  Make it  “date night,” “family night” or just a time to get away by yourself for the evening while also getting in a little exercise.

During this Open Ride time you determine the pace and duration.  Settle in for a long ramble, or choose to do some interval work, but whatever you choose, there will be an opportunity at the halfway mark for a short intermission, as well as some fresh, air popped popcorn.

Reserve your bike soon as our inaugural ride was so popular we had to turn a few folks away.  Looking forward to seeing you in the saddle as we enjoy the ride!

Mark your calendar’s, JoyRide’s First Birthday Bash is almost here and we want you to celebrate with us! Bring your family and friends to this open house event where you will have the opportunity to:

• enjoy healthy refreshments (and cake!)
• meet the owners and instructors
• receive a personalized bike fit
• create your online account
• win a great door prize (check out the list of prizes)

We welcome our long-time riders and those who have yet to visit JoyRide and look forward to celebrating with all of you!!

The entire JoyRide team would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following businesses who have generously donated door prizes to our First Birthday Bash Open House.  Please show your appreciation of their support by frequenting their businesses and by all means tell them “thanks” for supporting JoyRide!  Join us on Feb. 24th and you could win one of the great prizes they’ve donated!

1. Brick Brothers Pizza – One Large Pizza
2. Break Point Coffee – $20 Gift Card
3. Sandra Solis Licensed Massage Therapist, #13553 - 1 1/2 hour Massage
4. Santiam Wine Company – Wine Tasting and Feb. Cheap & Cheerful 6-Pack
5. Bike Peddler - $20 Gift Certificate
6. Simply Blissed Body & Sole – $25 Gift Card
7. Northern Lights Theater Pub – Movie Tickets
8. Schwinn Fitness – T-Shirts
9. Oak Park Family Dental Care – Two Dental Care Baskets each containing: A Sonicare Toothbrush Kit, Teeth Whitening Service plus Free Exam and Cleaning.
10. Espresso Road - $20 Gift Certificate
11. Heppner Chiropractic – Two Heppner Chiropractic Gel Packs and a 1 hour Massage with a Licensed Therapist
12. Gallagher Fitness and Resource – Mesh Drawstring Bag, Sport Socks and a $25 Gift Certificate
13. LifeSource Natural Foods – $25 Gift Certificate and Samples
14. Indigo Wellness - Yoga Party for 10
15. Scott’s Cycle & Fitness – $45 Gift Certificate and a Bike Pump ($30 value)
16. South Salem Cycleworks – $25 Gift Certificate
17. Bob Cegon – State Farm Agent – Jumper Cable Travel Kit; Kitchen Kit (hot pad, cooking mitts, jar opening pad); and Water Bottle
18. Soapy Paws – One Full Service Dog Bath ($45.50 value)
19. Santiam Bicycle - Bicycle Helmet
20. Pearl Izumi – Two $25 Gift Certificates
21. The Salem Book Bin – $10 Gift Certificate

We can’t let Heart Health Month pass without a quick run down of the benefits of aerobic cardio exercise for overall health and fitness, as well as the minimum recommended duration and intensity of the exercise.  Yes you may have heard these before, but they are so important that we believe they are worth repeating.  Here’s a short summary with links to additional reading:

Aerobic activity can help you:

• Keep excess pounds at bay
• Increase your stamina
• Ward off viral infections by strengthening your immune system
• Reduce health risks such as obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke and certain types of cancer.
• Manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and blood sugar
• Strengthen your heart and improve blood flow
• Boost your mood
• Stay active and independent as you age
• Live longer ……………….. (Read entire article)

So how hard do you have to work and for how long to reap the benefits listed above?  It depends on your goals.  Do you want to improve general fitness, lose weight, train for a competion, or a combination of these? Your answer will determine the appropriate level of exercise intensity duration.

However, as a minimum, the American College of Sports Medicine suggests that all adults engage in 30 minutes or more of moderately intense physical activity daily.  And if you have any type of injury the best type of cardio exercise comes from non-impact activities such as swimming, elliptical training, or cycling, indoors or out.

Check out these articles from the following sources to read more about exercise intensity and duration:

• Exercise intensity: Why it matters, how it’s measured - MayoClinic.com
• How much physical activity do adults need?- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention