SpinCycle
Studio Cycling & Wattbike Performance Monitoring

Studio Cycling classes are set to music to create an energized atmosphere where we guide participants through workout phases of warm-up, steady up tempo cadences, sprints, flats, climbs and cool-downs etc.  Resistance is controlled by the rider to make pedalling easy or more difficult and everyone works to their own intensity. Constant adjustment is normal and we will guide participants through when and how to increase or decrease resistance accordingly. Hand positions, pedalling efficiency, form and position on the bike together with good overall technique will also be covered.

Our bikes are the Schwinn IC Elite with high inertia drive system comprised of a 17.5kg flywheel that simulates the feel of road riding and optimally distributes the weight of the wheel to the outer section and only minimum weight on the inside, thus providing a smooth and realistic feel at any speed – making it easier for the beginner yet challenging for the athlete. The seat positions are fully adjustable (fore and aft, up and down). Handlebars are multi-position rubber coated stainless steel that are height adjustable and are safe and easy to use.  The pedals are reversible with toe clips on one side so normal training shoes may be worn (although a stiff sole shoe is better) and Shimano style SPD clip in's on the other so cycling shoes with cleats may be worn. Four of the bikes have SPD on one side and the older style LooK cleats on the other.

Instructors

Malcolm Greenslade

As a keen triathlete, road cyclist, swimmer, windsurfer/kitesurfer, qualified swimming coach and former British and European Water-Skiing Champion himself, fitness and wellness has played an integral part of Malcolm’s life. He takes his experiences from competing at a high level and transfers his training knowledge to help clients achieve their fitness goals.  He is a certified Studio Cycling Instructor, with the National Studio Cycling Register and insured through Fitness Professionals and brings the outdoors to the studio with an effective motivational class for any fitness level.

Rosemary Hannam
Rosemary has been teaching exercise since 1989 and as well as being a is fully qualified Studio Cycling Instructor she is a keen cyclist and an aspiring triathlete. She also has Certificates in Exercise and Health Studies from Bristol University, Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation (Anatomy and Physiology) – SCAT, RSA Exercise to Music, Advanced Aerobics Instruction, OCR Level 3 Pilates, Pilates Institute London Pilates based Matwork, Future Fit Training Next Step Pilates, Nutrition and Weight Management and is a member of and insured through Fitness Professionals.

*Malcolm is covering my class whilst I am away which will start at 10.00am instead of the usual 11.00am

Fees for the Spring 2012 term which start with the first class on Wednesday 4th January will be:

If you would like to come along and try a class at anytime just give us a call to make sure we have space. Please remember you are welcome to mix and match your classes with any advertised on the website just let me know. Fees are payable by the term but you are welcome to try a few classes on a pay as you go basis to ensure that you are happy with the class. Don't worry if you have missed the first few weeks you can join at any time and we will adjust the fee for the remaining weeks. Although a lot of the classes run full it is always worth ringing or emailing to check if we have space.

Studio Cycling classes are 45-50 minutes and it is advisable to book your bike well in advance. You will need to bring a small towel and a drink with you.

 
If you would like to hone your cycling skills, try our Wattbike Pro. It is the first indoor bike that has ever been endorsed by British Cycling and it is now used as their frontline Talent ID screening tool. Key features include the fact that it feels like ‘real’ cycling – on the flat and climbing – and it delivers accurate, repeatable and comparable results. The bike can be used for rehabilitation, general fitness, high level training, scientific testing, cross-training and competition.

It features a unique ‘polar display’ that provides immediate feedback on the cyclist’s technique showing the peak force  profile of the left and right leg downstroke and creates a profile for your pedalling efficiency. It delivers a new level of depth and accuracy of data all of which can be viewed in real time and saved for later analysis. At one extreme, it is an exercise bike, and at the other, it’s a highly sophisticated sports science analysis bike, making it suitable for everyone from recreational cyclists through to Olympic champions.

The bike monitors everything you need to know about your cycling technique and will help to track progress as your training develops. Whether you are looking to monitor your power output (watts), cadence, heart rate and the effectiveness of your pedalling, there is a measurement parameter for you. What you track is up to you.

You can train on our Wattbike at our Studio on your own unsupervised, after induction, at a rate of £9 per hour* or with an instructor at £39 per hour. Bring your own CD's or Ipod/MP3 and plug it into our system and away you go. Please book in advance as the popular slot times are quite limited.
For £5 why not enter our Wattbike Fun League and compare your results with other enthusiasts. Choose what you would like to enter from Peak Power Test, Women's 500 metre Sprint, Men's 750 metre Sprint, Kilo, 3 Minute fitness test, 3km Women's, 4km Men's and 10K. We'll log your performance and enter the results into our league database.

*single user
To discuss or book a Wattbike test session or hire a Wattbike call Malcolm on 07767 366995.
 

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the Studio Cycling or try a class please contact Malcolm on 07767 366995 or Rosemary on 01823 421823.
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