For 25 years, Indoor Cycling has pretty much been the same, but here is a new kid on the block to show us what’s been missing! We sat down with Andy Joseph, one of the most charismatic and powerful indoor cycling presenters in the region for the past 9 years and master trainer for RealRyder in the Middle East since Nov 2013, to find out what Souplesse Cycle has to offer. As it turned out – a lot!
What Exactly is Souplesse Cycle?
It is a boutique-style indoor cycling studio and a hidden gem right in a heart of Dubai’s cycling hub – Motor City. Every client is a member of our growing RealRyder family and the bonds and friendships formed in these early stages of Souplesse Cycle’s life will be carried through for years to come! The loyalty and enthusiasm they bring after experiencing the joy of riding on the best bike on the planet is truly incredible.
Indoor cycling is a group exercise and the atmosphere during the classes is amazing. Participants ride under the Starry Night Sky – a signature feature of the studio that all our participants love.
About the name – “Souplesse” comes from the French word meaning suppleness and describes that great feeling of fluidity the rider achieves on the bike when in motion. It is a holy grail of those of us in the world of cycling!
Andy, that brings us right to the question about the uniqueness of RealRyder Bike. Tell us more about it.
Let me introduce you then to Colin Irving first, the inventor of the bike. Coming from the Rockies in Colorado, Colin is a competitive cyclist himself conceived the idea of the bike when winter weather prevented him from training outdoors. He envisioned the concept of an “static” indoor cycling machine which would better replicate and support a real road cycling experience. After years of developing the design, working with the industry’s top professionals, the RealRyder bike was born and revolutionized the world of indoor cycling!
It’s been the answer to our prayers really, and for those of us who for some reason can’t ride outdoors, it’s pretty awesome. Participants can now experience all the joys of steering and leaning using the 3Dimensional range of motion, engaging muscle groups of the upper body and core for the cohesive, total body workout greatly improving strength, stability and coordination. You burn almost 20% more calories and it is without a doubt one of the best cardiovascular exercises out there.
Andy, we know you were presenting recently at the Etisalat Fitness Festival 2015 on the subject of the benefits of cardio.
There are literally dozens of benefits and I would like to highlight three. We all love to combat aging and look young! The earliest research by the University of Harvard published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1986 revealed that there was a scientific link between cardio exercise and increased life longevity. Many studies confirmed this initial assessment since then.
Weight Loss! With the alarming statistics on the obesity and diabetes in the UAE, cardio workout is an excellent way of burning large amounts of calories and shifting those unwanted kilos. This was confirmed by the largest randomized trial conducted by Duke Researches with the study appearing in December 15th 2012 in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
And not to forget about endorphins! Indoor cycling sessions bump up the production of the brain’s “feel good” neurotransmitters during the periods of increased exertion. As we regularly shed daily tensions though movement of this physical activity, resulting energy and optimism helps us remain calm and clear in everything we do and contributes to the overall feeling of happiness!
What about the classes?
Typical class is 45-50min and includes warm-up and cool-down. They are suitable for the beginners as well as elite athletes; the participants control their individual pace and resistance. Our certified RealRyder Rockstars are leading the class and there is no limit to how the sessions are structured, including sprints, intervals, climbs, and various other techniques. It’s very result-oriented and a great workout.
We meant to ask about the Rockstars!
They really are! Up on stage killing it in front of a hyped up audience!
Dubai is such a diverse place, so we really caught the vibe of the city and picked our Rockstars from all corners of the world and they are one great team! They use their previous knowledge blended with RealRyder principles to enhance the participants’ experience.
The only way to find out more is to come and try for yourself. Join the Movement and be part of the future today!
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