group
cycling
heart rate monitor, and specifi c courses
are available based on heart rate zone
training. The handlebar-mounted
console and software also allows users
to download their rides to a computer
and track progress over time.
•
Technogym’s Studio Bike is an
indoor evolution of the classic Italian
professional road bikes, with an
aluminium frame, easy adjustments and
non-slip handles. The reduced crank
distance and ergonomics of the bike
enable riders ranging from 140–210cm
in height to achieve the correct
Design-led Star Trac’s
positioning, posture and performance
self-service eSpinner
in their workout, while the multi-grip bike. The bikes can also be someone on-screen, for
(above left) and
handlebar offers three traditional set up to race against each example, you will have 2
Keiser’s ‘maintenance-
training positions plus a new ‘chrono/ other, providing a very per cent less resistance, as
free’ M3 (above right)
triathlon’ position. The bike is available motivating group cycling per the draghting effect
to order now, for delivery in November. session: you see your own in the real world; when
avatar and those of your you ride clear of the other
interactivity competitors racing against each other riders, the resistance will go back on to
•
Trixter’s X-Bike has ‘X-Bar’ handlebars on your personal screen. A selection of refl ect wind resistance. It’s also possible
with a pumping action that offers seven Virgin Active gyms, for example, have to link up with other clubs anywhere in
levels of resistance; it’s claimed that the Trixter Challenge classes for six people. the world via an internet connection.
bike burns 55 per cent more calories
•
Expresso’s interactive bikes,
•
The MyRide system can be used
than standard indoor cycling. distributed by Physique and ZigZag in with any make of bike, delivering more
VR X-Biking classes involve real video the UK, offer a similar option, with than 100 workout variations through a
footage and computer-generated scenes members able to race against each console: users follow the instructions
– everything from races along mountain other in more than 30 different on- of an on-screen instructor through
tracks to a cycle courier navigating screen tours; up to 16 bikes can be headphones. By offering instructor-led
busy city streets – which are projected linked on each router. The bikes also workouts at all times, clubs can ensure
onto a big screen at the front of the offer a ‘power assist’ option, much group cycling studios aren’t simply dead
studio. With participants motivated by like a handicap in golf, meaning that all space when classes aren’t running.
the on-screen action, the instructor is abilities can compete against each other
able to spend more time moving among in a fair competition. special populations
the class, correcting, encouraging and
•
Star Trac’s eSpinner is a Spin bike
•
Cycling is recognised as an excellent
ensuring that each rider is achieving for the gym fl oor, with an embedded form of cardio exercise for pre- and
optimum physiological results. 15” touch-screen offering thousands of post-natal women, but there are
Meanwhile, Trixter’s X-dream has a combinations of instructor-led rides. limitations associated with the normal
personal screen; users can choose which Users simply jump on in their own time riding position. These include postural
course to cycle, with an on-screen avatar and are guided through a workout by an problems which can lead to perineal,
mirroring the effort they put in on the instructor offering tips on technique and back, shoulder and wrist pain – plus
hydration, as well as providing motivation the fact that the developing ‘bump’ can
throughout. It’s designed to cater for all impede the cycling action.
markets: experienced CYCLEwell education and the
Spinners can select adaptive technology on the Matrix
Virtual racing Trixter’s
a workout pitched Tomahawk indoor bike have been
X-dream allows users
exactly at their level, designed to help address these barriers
to race each other
and without waiting to participation. The CYCLEwell
via avatars on their
for a scheduled class, adaptor turns an ordinary bike into a
personal screens
while those who have much more accessible, comfortable
never tried group bike to ride while still offering all the
cycling before can use it to familiarise benefi ts associated with indoor cycling.
themselves with the bike outside what By altering the handlebar position to
could otherwise, for the fi rst-timer, be an allow for a more upright and natural
intimidating class environment. position, it allows cycling to continue
•
Instyle’s webracing aerobike, available further into the pregnancy and, equally
in spring 2010, will offer full studio importantly, allows cycling to begin
racing in the virtual world. Participants early on return to exercise post-birth.
will not only see their avatars on the
screen, but will also feel the effects kate cracknell
of real racing: when you ride behind healthclub@leisuremedia.com
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