Studio Cycling (Indoor cycling, Spinning®, RPM™) et al, is the most popular form of class training that is growing all the time. During classes, members are on stationary bikes for usually 45 minutes.

There is a warm up period and pre-main set when expert instructors set goals and visualisation. Riding to the rhythm of music, the instructors will challenge the class with progressive exercises throughout the class (over the weeks and months of consistent class training, class members can reach levels of fitness that they never thought possible). At the end of the class there is a recovery period that is extremely efficient.

These motivational and inspiring classes can be taught to different levels of members at the same time, improving physical fitness, stamina and strength, as well as mental strength. These classes are also used by top level sportsmen as part of their training programme.

It is also possible to train all other sports on studio cycling bikes especially team sports.

Using sports psychology principles and physical training elements, incredible results can be achieved.

Equipment

The only equipment needed is a group of stationary bikes and a good instructor.

There are many different bikes available in the market. For more information, contact Rick Kiddle at the internet-spinoffs office.

The National Studio Cycling Register (NSCR) holds a database of Instructors and Clubs who run Studio Cycling Classes. Please refer to the NSCR Office to find out details of classes and instructors near you.

Instructor Training

The NSCR also offers a range of Instructor Training Courses. Below are details and costs for individuals. Clubs can contact us for a daily rate (discounts are given to Full Members of the NSCR).

All the following courses are available from the NSCR and can be run in-house or at the National Studio Cycling Centre near High Wycombe – see Events Page for latest Course Dates. Or contact the NSCR for further information.

Course

Level

Qualification

Content

Phase 1: Easy Touring, Tour De France Foothills

Any Fitness Industry Instructor

 

Standard Studio Cycling Teaching Qualification

Concept, safety

Bike Maintenance and technique

Visualisation, Biomechanics

Class structure

Motivation, Heart rate Goals, marketing

Phase Two:

Alpine Extreme,

NSCR Advanced Level

Instructors who have been teaching for 3 months +, and should have attended Phase 1

Advanced Studio Cycling Qualification

Revisiting  Phase 1 – discussion and feedback

Advanced Heart rate Monitoring and Personal Coaching

Phase Three

Instructors who have attended Phase 1 & 2

Master Instructor Level one Qualification & Studio Cycling Personal Trainer Award. Allowing the instructor to become a Master Trainer with work that comes through the NSCR

Module 1 – Pre course work Questionnaire

Module 2 – Case studies and training diary appraisal plus personal training

Module 3 – Practical advanced class structures, techniques and innovations

Module 4 – Advanced Heart Rate

Module 5 – ½ day on road bikes

Phase 4

Instructors who have attended Phase 1 & 2

 

3 hour practical applications course to update, appraise & review techniques

Heart Zone Training®

Run by NSCR for Heart Zones UK

Fitness Industry Instructors

 

A one day course covering concept, history, ACSM guidelines with theory & practical sessions

Heart Zone Cycling®

Run by the NSCR for Heart Zones UK

Studio Cycling Fitness Industry Instructors

 

A one day course with practical and theory sessions

Update / Refresher Courses

For instructors who need to update their training

 

‘Certificate of Attendance’ course giving a condensed version of Phase 1 & 2

Innovation Module – NSCC Instrumentation and developments

For NSCC Instructors

 

Two short theory sessions combined with 4 condensed practical sessions, demo session and instructor practise covering:

Class structure for classes with extra sensors, cadence, speed distance, power output

Special use of screens, lighting

Instrumentation packages are available directly from the NSCR to add to your club depending on requirements

Add On Modules – Special Population

Instructors who have attended Phase 1 & 2

 

Over 50’s – a 1 day course which covers: Technique, safety, health concerns, practical applications, Programming & motivation

Under 16’s

1 day course covering :

Technique, safety, health concerns, practical applications programming and motivation

Also offered:-
Master Class Days

  1. Create Member awareness of the ‘spinning’ concept before purchase

  2. One off Fun event for club members

  3. Specific Sport Training and Team Building

  4. Corporate Team Building 

  5. The ‘Three Elements’ class seminar

  6. Heart Zone Cycling® 

Hold up to four classes in one day after selecting one of the above categories to allow at least forty members to experience the ride of their life! And give forty positive feedback reactions. Classes back to back or spread throughout the day.

Note:
11 Bikes supplied if necessary
PA System supplied if necessary
Other surprises from the sponsors!

Triathlon Training Course (In house)
for fitness Club members (with pool access)
One or Two day courses run by Rick Kiddle ex-British Triathlon Champion and National Junior Coach.
Theory and practical sessions appropriate &  tailored to  novice and  intermediate level Triathletes.
Contains:

  • Swim Practical – technique analysis (Video depending on numbers). Plus session.

  • Swim Theory  - Video analysis and lecture.

  • Bike Practical – technical handling and training techniques. Indoor Stationary Cycling class.

  • Bike maintenance if appropriate.

  • Bike Theory – Video analysis and lecture.

  • Run Practical – Drills and Heart Rate % session.

  • Run Theory – covered in general theory.

  • General Theory – Year round programme planning including racing techniques. 

  • Heart Rate Monitoring and latest scientific research updates.

Heart Zones Innovative Team Building Project
Tailored to company need. Call for details and initial discussion free

Heart Zones Corporate Lifestyle Management & Team Building 10 week programme
For teams of up to 10 people. Call for details and prices.

Course discounts offered to NSCR Full Members –Full Membership only costs £20.00 per year for individual members and £50.00 per Club. Please refer to the NSCR Office for details and benefits or fill out the membership form.

Master Class Days 

Mater Class days are also offered. One of our fully qualified Master Trainers will come along to your Club and teach up to four studio Cycling Classes in a day. This can be used as part of a club Fun-day, Specific Sports Training Day or create members awareness of Studio Cycling before the Club offers classes.

NSCR supplies the bikes or if you already have the bikes add them to your own for the day.

Contact us for full details

 

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