pedaling with my toes down.

[short cut sally]

a bike shop also told me i was a toe pedelar. when i went back for a repair, i told him that i was trying to correct myself and i had to constantly remind myself to change. lbs said that it's not a bad thing, just not effecient. if i was managing with the way i was used to i could continue on as it wasn't harmful. i do try every now and then to correct myself but it is hard, and my muscles seem to ache a little more when i peddle correctly. so i think i went back to my old habit/routine. i've started just doing plain stretches, on the floor arms to toes, and then legs in a V and take both hands to the one foot. that has even helped with my back pain while riding.

[Starfish]

And, make sure to warm up before you stretch. Some gentle exercise, and even a little hot water soak of your legs/feet.

Also, a note about spinning. I, too, find it harder than actual riding. For me, it helps to remember that I can ride my own class, just like out on the bike I can ride my own ride. If you need to sit out a set or just spin easy to recover for a few minutes, do it!