New cycling classes in Southend (From Southend Standard)
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New cycling classes in Southend
11:19am Friday 14th September 2012 in News
PROSPECTIVE cyclists who had their interests piqued by the British Olympic successes can test their skills at two new classes.
Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, in Garon Park, and the Chase Sports and Fitness Centre, in Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff , are offering new ‘spin’ sessions.
The popular classes provide a great work-out using indoor stationary bikes.
For more information or to book a place, call Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre on 01702 613000 or Chase Sports and Fitness Centre on 01702 433006.
Comments(8)
Elephantman2
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1:48pm Fri 14 Sep 12
Well that sums up how little the Echo knows about cycling:)
andy:)
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2:49pm Fri 14 Sep 12
What possible skills do you need ?
jxr
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3:07pm Fri 14 Sep 12
And no, I don't work for one of these fitness centres, I'm just a keen cyclist who also uses spinning to keep myself "cycle fit".
aduksquack
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4:58pm Fri 14 Sep 12
jxr wrote:We don't use spin-cycles we use turbo-trainers. They're very different.
Perhaps these fitness centres are cashing in... but you'll find that just about every pro cyclist uses spin bikes as a training tool. They use the same muscles as a regular bike (in a more realistic way than standard cycle machines) as well as providing a good aerobic workout. They allow cyclists to keep a high level of fitness during the winter months when it's dark, wet, cold and snowy.
And no, I don't work for one of these fitness centres, I'm just a keen cyclist who also uses spinning to keep myself "cycle fit".
aduksquack
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4:59pm Fri 14 Sep 12
jxr wrote:And what sort of cyclist stops going out on their bike in winter? Only the lightweights stay indoors through the winter months.
Perhaps these fitness centres are cashing in... but you'll find that just about every pro cyclist uses spin bikes as a training tool. They use the same muscles as a regular bike (in a more realistic way than standard cycle machines) as well as providing a good aerobic workout. They allow cyclists to keep a high level of fitness during the winter months when it's dark, wet, cold and snowy.
And no, I don't work for one of these fitness centres, I'm just a keen cyclist who also uses spinning to keep myself "cycle fit".
Keptquiettillnow
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5:08pm Fri 14 Sep 12
reptile
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7:21pm Fri 14 Sep 12
aduksquack says...
11:42am Fri 14 Sep 12
If you want to enjoy cycling, get a bike and go for a real bike ride out in the fresh air. Don't waste your money on these exercise bike 'classes'.
Or get yourself a spin class for free, like this: http://bit.ly/URWZyn