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Focus on the feelgood
If consumers no longer seek physical perfection, we have to stop selling it, says Carrie Kepple, owner of Styles Studios Fitness and former IHRSA chair
Uffe A Olesen
As BODY BIKE marks its 27th birthday, its CEO celebrates his own milestone of 20 years with the company. He takes a walk down memory lane with Kate Cracknell.
Happy hour
Exercise, and cardiovascular exercise in particular, has proven benefits for brain health and happiness – and they come far quicker than physical results. So, are we marketing fitness all wrong? Kate Cracknell asks the experts.
The power of light
Profound experiences can be achieved when illumination is combined with movement, music and motivation, says fitness studio design expert Barbara Chancey
Life cycle
Indoor cycling can be hugely beneficial as we age. Our panel of experts discuss the science, the secrets of engaging older people, and why our sector must embrace this agenda
Kaleigh Cohen Fitness
From creating an online class for her mum, to full-time content creation and a community that’s hundreds of thousands strong – Kaleigh Cohen shares her story with RIDE HIGH.
David Watt
As Psycle celebrates its 10th birthday, its CEO outlines plans to scale the brand in the London market as a springboard to growth across the UK and beyond. He speaks to Kate Cracknell.
APProved by you
We asked you to tell us about your favourite indoor cycling apps. In no particular order, here’s what you voted for…
Dis/ability
Graham Burns was the first wheelchair user in the world to complete Schwinn’s indoor cycling instructor training, challenging perceptions of what it means to be disabled in the fitness sector. He shares his story with RIDE HIGH.
Cycle change
Indoor cycling has great benefits for women going through (peri)menopause, but how you approach it may need to change. Our panel of experts share their invaluable advice for exercisers, clubs and instructors.
RPM 100
The OG of all indoor cycling programmes has turned 100 – and Les Mills marked the occasion by filming the 100th release at LES MILLS LIVE Los Angeles, powered by 175 BODY BIKES
Cycling Sophie
Sophie Joline Fischer is a pro cyclist turned indoor cycling influencer whose YouTube channel is changing the face of indoor cycling in Germany – and beyond. She speaks to Kate Cracknell.
The Saudi game changers
Fatima Batook and Rasha Bubshait were instrumental in changing the laws in Saudi Arabia, empowering and enabling women to exercise, improve their health and change their lives. They tell Kate Cracknell the story behind Studio55.
Clothing for when it matters
In Denmark, Fusion Sportswear System puts functionality before fashion to create “clothing for when it matters”. CMO Troels Vest Jensen speaks to RIDE HIGH about zero compromises, world records and a commitment to sustainability.
Mobile vs Console
When it comes to indoor cycling, what is the future of onboard technology? Will consoles stand the test of time or will mobile phones take over? RIDE HIGH asks the suppliers for their initiatives and predictions.
A sustainable agenda
When it comes to eco-friendliness, indoor cycling is off to a good start, as most studio bikes don’t need a power supply. Now operators and suppliers in this space are upping the sustainable ante still further, as RIDE HIGH reports.
The science of cycling
If you haven’t cottoned on to the power of pedalling, you’re missing out, says Les Mills writer Emma Hogan, as she highlights the latest science and shares six great reasons why indoor cycling is still riding high in clubs around the world
Gundula Cöllen-Sorger
The founder of BECYCLE and BEYOND, Germany’s trailblazing boutiques, tells Kate Cracknell how a visit to the Burning Man festival inspired a dramatic career change.
CYCED
Dentists by profession, Sara Golshani and her husband Ali might not be the first people you’d expect to open a boutique cycling studio – but that’s exactly what they’ve done, and with an unusual twist. She speaks to Kate Cracknell.
Fuelled by community
Many clubs talk about building a community. Few are built for – and by – a community. Fuel Cycling co-founders Molly Kennedy and Margarett Gabrielson share their inspirational story with Kate Cracknell.
cycling4cancer
Every year, Denmark’s televised fundraiser – Knæk Cancer – raises funds for cancer research. And every year since 2014, cycling4cancer’s 24-hour event has been part of it, raising almost €1.5m to date. Creator and organiser Kim Guhle speaks to RIDE HIGH.
Reinventing indoor cycling
How can we attract new audiences to indoor cycling, broadening its appeal and boosting the usage of cycling studios? A new programme, SclptCycle, has been created with this exact goal in mind. We get the low-down.
Selling normality in Ukraine
In the Ukrainian city of Odessa, Formula Wellness & Spa has re-opened its doors to offer members and employees a sense of normality in the face of the ongoing war. General manager Mariia Brezytska speaks to Kate Cracknell.
Trending now
What’s hot in the world of indoor cycling? RIDE HIGH shares its top 10 trends for 2023
The lesser of two evils
We survived lockdown. Rising electricity costs aren’t going to break our business, says Flow Athletic’s Ben Lucas
Adapting to change
Over-supply in indoor cycling is forcing down prices just as inflation is hitting, says Active Fitness CEO Timothy Felix
Savings for the taking
A pilot project at Evolution Wellness has highlighted potential savings of US$34,000 per club, says CEO Simon Flint
Building to save
Designing a green building was not the cheap option, but it will pay back, says Body Action Gym’s Antonio Iozzo
Heading off-grid
Beyond Fitness is mitigating the rising cost of diesel by harvesting solar power, says founder Simi Williams
Navigating the headwinds
We expect to make acquisitions. How can smaller operators survive in this climate? asks Urban Gym Group’s Jordy Kool
Plan for the future, now
We must use the current situation to inform long-term sustainability, says EuropeActive CEO Andreas Paulsen
A Global Crisis?
The cost of living crisis is never far from the headlines these days. So, how is our sector faring in different parts of the world? We report on the challenges being faced and the strategies being deployed.
360° eco-friendliness
At Terra Hale, energy use is about 80 per cent lower than the typical gym, says founder Michal Homola
A sustainable vision
A forward-looking green agenda means GO fit now faces the crisis in a very strong position, says Steven Ward
Tom Moos
The founder of Saints & Stars, Amsterdam’s eye-catching boutique fitness brand, gives Kate Cracknell the low-down on its exciting new launch: immersive group cycling concept Holy Ride
Shine Brunei
How many studios can say they have members who come every day, often more than once a day? Kate Cracknell talks to the team behind Shine Cycle and Shine X to discover the secrets of success at this community-focused studio
Recovery at work
Recovery has become something of a buzzword recently, but as an instructor, how do you strike that perfect balance between staying well and running all your scheduled classes? World-renowned endurance coach Hunter Allen explains the Training Stress Score.
Tour de Force
Cycling is a way of life in Denmark, but the Tour de France had never started this far north – until this year. The city of Nyborg hosted in style, with a special ‘yellow jersey’ group cycling event among the many celebrations. Kate Cracknell reports.
Future-proofed instructors
As indoor cycling evolves, how must education evolve with it to ensure we have the instructor workforce we need? Our expert panel share their thoughts.
Legend has it
How has indoor cycling evolved over the years, and what does the future hold? We caught up with industry legends Emma Barry and Steven Renata at BODY BIKE’s recent 25th birthday celebrations
Bebe Ding
In 2014, the Ding siblings – Bebe, Calvin and Valerie – set out to bring a US-style boutique cycling vibe to Singapore. Their CRU brand has since gone from strength to strength, spanning multiple disciplines and locations, a digital platform, a US presence and plans to expand across south-east Asia. CRU’s master trainer and co-founder speaks to Kate Cracknell.
United Fitness Brands
In 2021, Joe Cohen, Robert Rowland and Hilary Rowland co-founded United Fitness Brands (UFB), bringing together their respective businesses – KOBOX and Boom Cycle – as the first step in creating a new ‘supergroup’ of boutiques. They update Kate Cracknell on the story so far.
Align Your Stars
In an omnichannel world, every health club operation should be putting content at the heart of its user experience, says Wexer CEO Paul Bowman – and clubs’ in-house stars are the magic ingredient.
Reclaiming The Crown
In January 2022, a team of cycling enthusiasts from Australia reclaimed what they considered to be ‘their’ Guinness World Record – for Longest Static Cycling Class. Kevin Moultrie, the man behind the motion, talks to RIDE HIGH.
A New Cohort
In the aftermath of lockdown, there’s a whole new community of people who turned to indoor cycling as a way to stay fit while stuck at home. How do we now encourage these individuals to come and sample the in-person experience? We ask the experts.
Power Play
Heart rate, RPM, power zones… Which training method should your club or studio use in its indoor cycling classes, and why? For Peaks Coaching Group founder and CEO Hunter Allen, it’s all about power. He shares his thoughts with RIDE HIGH.
Simi Williams
Launching a new business is always a challenge, but add in a career change, relocation, economic downturn, COVID and first-time motherhood and many might have deemed it a challenge too far. Not so Simi Williams, the powerhouse behind Beyond Fitness, Lagos’s trailblazing new boutique. She speaks to Kate Cracknell.
Back in the saddle
The global health club sector is bouncing back post-COVID, and indoor cycling is right there at the forefront. Jak Phillips and Kate Cracknell review the findings of recent research from global group exercise powerhouse Les Mills.
Alejandro Ramos
Launched as a cycling studio in Mexico City in 2015, Síclo now has ambitions to become the world’s largest wellness community for the Spanish-speaking market. Its CEO and co-founder speaks to Kate Cracknell.
The making of a rockstar
What does it take to be a rockstar instructor? It’s one of those things, isn’t it: we all know when someone is one, but it’s hard to pin down exactly why – what the ingredients are that make up their ‘secret sauce’. Here, our panel of experts explain what they think it takes to be a group exercise superstar.
