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Total Fitness
AIDS Ride FREE Spin Program
| SCHEDULE |
| OVERVIEW |
| ABOUT THE STUDENTS |
| ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS |
| INSTRUCTORS PROFILE PAGE |
| WHAT IS SPIN? |
| WHAT TO BRING? |
| GETTING INTO BALLY TOTAL FITNESS |
| QUESTIONS? |
FREE SESSION WITH A CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER |
| E-MAIL A QUESTION |
- Wednesdays 5:30 P.M. (St. Louis Park – 4900 Excelsior Blvd.) – 952-920-0212
- Fridays 5:30 P.M. (St. Louis Park – 4900 Excelsior Blvd.) – 952-920-0212
- Saturdays 9:15 A.M. (Richfield – 100 West 66th St.) – 612-861-5505
- Sundays 9:15 A.M. (Richfield – 100 West 66th St.) – 612-861-5505
Depending on the number of responses to this program, more classes may be added or eliminated.
If new to spinning, please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of class for a proper bike fit.
The Bally Total Fitness AIDS Rides FREE Spin Training Program is for all registered AIDS Riders. This program will produce quantifiable results and transcend you as an individual to a higher understanding of your mind, your body, your training. It allows you to realize YOU ARE POSSIBLE! The driving component of this program is YOU and is meant to be more similar to coaching than the traditional Group Fitness classes. This will be YOUR journey!
Johnny G spin classes are geared towards all students of all levels. Some students may be avid spinners and others may never have taken a spin class in their entire life. We do not expect you to be young, an athlete, or an expert. The classes are for ordinary people. Whether you are 18 or as old as 80+, all registered riders are welcome.
All of the instructors for this incredible journey are Johnny G spin certified (a requirement to be a Bally Total Fitness spin instructor). They will be there to be your coaches. These instructors are going beyond their normal paid classes to volunteer their time, skills, and services. Some of them have been involved with the AIDS Ride in one form or another. Check out their picture and profile: Instructors Profile Page.
Granted the instructors are there to be your guides and coaches, it is YOU, the rider, who makes it all possible. This is YOUR journey, and you will get out of it what you put into it.
One of the best ways to train for any of the AIDS Rides is to take spin classes. Spin classes are a total mind / body workout on a stationary Johnny G Schwinn Spinner bike. It helps one to focus on mastering the concepts of riding: proper biking form, pedal stroke / cadence, heart rate, hydration, breathing, and focusing to name a few.
You will
- build an aerobic base for the AIDS Ride(s)
- get individual attention in a group setting
- have a higher understanding of training for results / performance
- challenge your personal limits
- prepare for a journey of a lifetime
- meet others involved with the AIDS Rides
- motivate other riders and have them motivate you
- get a great workout!
- get FREE parking!
NOTE: If capacity permits, there may be non-AIDS Riders in the classes as well. These would be actual Bally Total Fitness members.
- Padded biking shorts
- T-shirt / tank-top / ride jersey
- Water bottle
- Cycling shoes / stiff-soled tennis shoes (some clipless pedals are available)
- Socks
- Towel
- Lock for the lockers
- RIDER NUMBER (this is your access to participate in the classes)
GETTING INTO BALLY TOTAL FITNESS:
In order to participate in this program, one must be a registered rider. For entrance to the club, know your rider number to check-in at the front desk. The attendant will have you sign-in with your rider number and have you sign a waiver form.
The day of the class, one can call ahead to be put on the sign-up sheet:
- St. Louis Park – (952) 920-0212
- Richfield – (612) 861-5505
If you have any questions regarding this program, you can e-mail spin4aidsride@hotmail.com or contact Barry Lau, Certified Spin Instructor, at 952-831-3753.