{"id":6004,"date":"2018-08-06T14:04:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T14:04:16","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2020-01-31T17:38:33","modified_gmt":"2020-01-31T13:38:33","slug":"2017-summer-series-top-5-indoor-cycling-classes-in-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/lifestyle\/2017-summer-series-top-5-indoor-cycling-classes-in-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Series: The Best Cycling Studios In Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There was a time when the UAE indoor exercise scene consists of apartment building gyms, big chains like Fitness First or really exclusive and high-end gyms\/clubs like the Aviation Club. <\/em><\/p>\n

Even five years ago, it is estimated that big chains had about 50% of the gym market. That has changed, independent fitness studios now make up around 80% of the market share. This has happened for a variety of reasons. There is a big trend in different kinds of exercise, and there is real innovation happening with fitness gurus and entrepreneurs. <\/em><\/p>\n

Often these studios are hidden away, they are independent so don’t have big budgets to let people know about them, but once inside, you realise they are amazing places with great people. <\/em><\/p>\n

This fitness summer series is designed to let people know about the best fitness studios in Dubai. We are going to do it by discipline because there are just so many. <\/em><\/p>\n

Summer Series Part 1\/4: Cycling Studios<\/h3>\n

Cycling studios are great workouts. They all following a similar format, there is an instructor with a head piece who talks through the class, giving direction, the beat and tempo is set by selected songs,for aroudn 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

RPM is the most common format, but as I discovered, there are so many variations, that it’s almost impossible to rate them against each other, you should just be aware of the different styles first and foremost, and then be aware of the studios to pick the one you like best.<\/p>\n

Flywheel – ‘The whole operation feels the most like a well-oiled machine’<\/h3>\n
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Originally from New York, the Flywheel brand has continued to grow nationally and globally. In Dubai, the Flywheel studios are at Burj Views, Downtown (four years old) and Gold & Diamond Park, Al Quoz (two years old) and they are hoping to open up in either the Marina or The Springs and Abu Dhabi in the future.<\/p>\n

RPM stands for Revolutions Per Minute. It’s a trademarked brand of spinning and is the go to indoor cycling class loved by many, they do both indoor cycling and Barre classes. Flywheel definitely feels the most like a well-oiled machine, a formula and a brand that works. The whole system is professional and efficient.<\/p>\n

I tried the studio in Gold & Diamond park, it’s building 7 on the ground floor, parking is easy, this is one of the few studios that is visible from the outside and easy to access.<\/p>\n

The measurement here is good, you can see your RMP and your Torq (a measurement of resistance), so when you turn the knob, you see what Torc you are at. In a normal gym you may not see this. There isn’t much going on in the background, you have your scores on the screen and compete with others in the class. The songs and movements vary, there is a chill-out song and one where you take weights in your arms and do exercises.<\/p>\n

I did a 7am class with Megan and thought it was great, she is energetic and there were many regulars there who swear by it as a great start to the day.<\/p>\n