Winter
can be a hard time to get motivated to workout – even harder to get out on the road on your bike! But
if you’ve not tried an indoor cycling class before, you’re in for a treat
that’s guaranteed to warm you up.
Forget the rusty old exercise bike from the
90’s; Virgin Active’s indoor cycling classes are conducted in state-of-the-art
facilities, in exciting group classes that apply a high-energy hit of
adrenaline.
Read
on to get the full lowdown on modern day indoor cycling, or book your tour right now and see one of our cycle studios in person.
WHAT IS INDOOR CYCLING?
While
exercise bikes may conjure up images of infomercials, Virgin Active’s indoor
cycling program (Cycle) involves high-energy group classes that are focused on fun,
endurance and high intensity interval training (HITT) so you never get bored.
Advanced stationary bike technology is used to track your speed and power, encouraging
you to go for it!
Indoor
cycling is a great cardiovascular workout that specifically targets your leg
muscles and raises your heart rate. It can be conducted at your own pace, but
our expert coaches always motivate you to reach your goals. Ready to get started? Book your free tour today!
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CYCLE CLASS
Inspiring, encouraging Coaches:
Virgin Active cycle
classes are designed to be exhilarating and fun. Classes are directed by expert
coaches who educate you on exactly how to cycle, and also motivate and inspire as needed to help you find that extra one per
cent of effort you’ve got in you!
Great music:
Indoor
cycling is all about getting pumped, and high-energy music is an essential part
of the environment. Have some fun bouncing to the beat as you pedal your way to
feeling fitter and healthier.
Advanced cycling machines:
Virgin
Active Health Clubs use easy-to-use, state-of-the-art stationary indoor bikes in all Cycle classes.
They enable you to access data for things like your speed, distance, heart rate
and more as you pump your legs and strive for your personal best. Also
available are cycling shoes, that will help you take your cycling experience to
the next level.
Sweat (a lot):
Indoor
cycling is a highly effective cardio workout that raises your heart rate and gets
you sweating. Which is a good thing! It means your cycling is having an effect,
building your leg muscles and powering your muscular endurance – remember to
bring a towel along with you. Despite the sweat you’ll work up, indoor cycling
is a low impact exercise, so it’s great for everyone, regardless of whether
you’re just getting started, recovering from an injury or are a bicycle
enthusiast.
CHOOSE YOUR CLASS:
Virgin
Active Health Clubs have two incredible indoor cycling classes to choose from:
Cycle - Spirit:
In
this
45-minute class, get ready for a truly soul-full experience. Your
instructor will not only motivate and guide you physically, with specialised
music and lighting, but also inspire you to awaken your spirit through a meditative
mindset. Bring your own sneakers or bike shoes, along with a water bottle,
sweat towel and workout gear.
Cycle – Burn
During
this 40-minute class, your rockstar coach will take you on an epic journey with an
ultimate HIIT workout. You’ll work your hardest, with full visibility of your
metrics to motivate you to strive even harder. Bring your own sneakers or bike
shoes, along with a water bottle, sweat towel and workout gear.
Virgin
Active Cycle classes are available at Bligh St, Pitt St, Moore Park,
Bourke St,
Frenchs
Forest, Norwest
and Margaret
St! Sign up for
your first class today, and see what all the fuss is about.