Cykl Toronto
I have been spinning twice a week for nearly four years. For those who don’t know, spinning is a hardcore cardio workout done to the beats of loud music on a stationary bike. Really great spin instructors will leave you breathless, and fighting off the “I think I might puke” feeling. Being a regular spinner, I haven’t actually felt this puke sensation in a while, despite my amazing instructors. Until now..
I was introduced to Cykl about a month ago and have been singing its praises ever since. Cykl is the only spin studio in the city (or anywhere else that I know of) that has RealRyder bikes that tilt and move as you ride. The 65 pound wheel (regular spinning wheels weigh around 40 pounds) is located at the back of the bike, leaving the handlebars free to tilt and turn as you spin, resulting in a serious upper body and core strengthening workout as you are spinning.
My first class, the instructor told me to throw everything I thought I knew about spinning out the window because most of it wouldn’t apply on the new bikes. She was dead on. If your form isn’t 100% perfect, the handlebars go crazy wobbling. Standing up and turning right and left is a hell of a lot harder than third position on any normal spin bike. When I got off the bike after my first class on the RealRyder my legs were jello. When I got off the bike on Monday after my 7th class on the RealRyder, my legs were still jello.
Its an amazing work out. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a serious full body challenge. The instructors are all pretty great, my favourites being Jen and Katya (who will absolutely makes you feel like you’re going to puke). Costs are comparable to most other cycle studios and the first one is free!
Let me know if you give it a try and what you think!
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I remember doing some spinning classes when I used to be a competitive swimmer in High School. I never found the cardio to be the taxing part, while I did sweat up a storm. As a swimmer, I was used to cranking out 12x100m sets on 1min30s paces.
But my kick was always the weakest part of my swimming until I did the spinning class. Afterwards it improved 200%.
I’m kind of intrigued by this class. I’m not sure I’ll try it, but I’ll take a look!
Spinning definitely does wonders for your hamstrings, but the cardio on these bikes is definitely there!
Can’t wait to try this place out!
CYKL is a place everyone at RealRyder is proud of. Every detail of the design and programming is done with professionalism the owners have done a wonderful job of producing a world class facility with top flight training. As president of RealRyder I have seen most of the studios around the world in person or by picture and CYKL is right up near the top!
Regards,
Sean Harrington
President of RealRyder
The above posters are right, this is a first class fitness club with super nice instructors and management. After using the Real Ryders, going back to my regular spinning club was quite disappointing. I felt like only half of my body was doing any work. I’ll be spreading the word, Real Ryder at Cykl is the real deal.