INDOOR CYCLING LES MILLS
Glen Ostergaard, programme director The way to maintain indoor cycling’s relevance and popularity with gym members is to develop programmes that follow trends in the fitness industry. For example, the latest research
shows that for fat loss, sprints or intervals are the best option, helping to lose body fat and increase performance. This ties in well with the current interest in HIT (high-intensity interval training), with people gravitating towards shorter, sharper workouts that get quick results. Our RPM™ programme has been using this method for years, but now that more people are aware of the benefits of HIT, the class is booming. It’s also about great music, simple
choreography, coaching techniques that emphasise ‘pack mentality’ and riding imagery to immerse riders in the experience.
STAR TRAC
Sarah Morelli, European education & development manager Spinning® will always be a popular class for gym members, but it isn’t only gyms that can benefit from the growing popularity of cycling, as the rise in standalone cycling studios proves. Standalone studios don’t need to
be large, or even a permanent fixture. Beatbike – a pop-up Spinning studio that launched in St Albans, UK, last year – is a great example. The founders rented space from their local cricket club, so buying the bikes was the only major
Indoor cycling needs to follow current fitness trends, like HIT
investment. It has gone from strength to strength, organically building a robust client base in just 12 months. For gyms, now is the time to invest
in new technology and training to keep classes fresh. For example, our new SPINPOWER™ programme – launched alongside the new Spinner Blade ION, which includes mechanical strain gauge technology – offers a comprehensive guide into the benefits of power-based training. Understanding what power is, and how it’s measured, will help instructors deliver effective, science- based classes. Knowledge is power, and power is the science of performance.
“It’s all about great music, simple choreography, coaching techniques that emphasise ‘pack mentality’ and riding imagery”
KEISER
Tim Colston, UK MD Group cycling has always been popular because it appeals to all ages and abilities. Versatility is vital in ensuring this broad appeal going forward. Microgyms are the new kids on
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the block, harnessing the popularity of group cycling and enhancing their classes by using the latest technology. The ambience of a class has a huge
effect on the participant’s exercise experience, and some microgyms have used a stadium-style layout and immense sound systems to offer an experience that’s hard to beat. But whatever the type or size of
facility, instructor education is key to providing effective and exciting classes for all levels of ability. This, combined with technological innovation and quality engineered equipment, ensures that group cycling will continue to inspire. ●
August 2013 © Cybertrek 2013
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