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February 23, 2006 Thursday
Spinning
I was invited to attend a spinning class at a newly opened gym along Katipunan, the Loyola Spinning Studio. All they offer is spinning and first-timers can ride free for a limited period. It's owned and run by a friendly husband and wife team,
Paolo and Dana. They love fitness and their hands-on operation add a certain personal touch to the service. Facilities are spick-and-span with clean and well-thought-of appointments. Parking, however, is a challenge. To those who need to be fresh after the workout, a shower facility is available at the penthouse.
Fees and Equipment
At P300 a ride, it's not cheap. In fairness however, they didn't go cheap on the equipment either. They carry the same top-of-the-line spinning bike Lance Armstrong uses:
Spinner NXTs by Startrac. It's bombproof and state-of-the-art. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better spinning bike. It's infinitely adjustable to tailor-fit any body geometry.
Spinning Instructor
I would say bike and instructor are equally important in getting a good spinning workout.
Xhi and Bing led the
class on the 45-min workout. Their energy and smile are infectious. By the time we were done, we were drowning in sweat...nice workout.
Ending Thoughts
Wow...this was quite a workout day - weight training in the morning, deadlift competition in the afternoon and spinning in the evening. I used to workout with this intensity almost daily when I had free access to a gym at my work place in Toronto. I loved it, although I was warned I was on my way to burning out. Well, it didn't happen but the thought has always been in my mind everytime I push the boundaries. Ultimately, I have to be yogic about it - push it and stop when my body tells me so.
--- TheLoneRider
- One-time joining fee (inclusive of jersey, 1 ride and membership card): P1,000
- Single ride: P300
- Ticket to ride (10 + 1 free): P3,000
- Semi-annual membership (unlimited rides): P2,500/month
- Annual membership (unlimited rides): P2,000/monthly
- Group booking (max 20 riders): P3,000/class
- Address: 2/f Xanland Place, 323 Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC
- Tel: 0917-858-SPIN. Pre-booking required.
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