Velobeat: cycling disco instead of boring fitness.

Cycling is an exhilarating mix of cycling and dance, which is rapidly gaining popularity among fans of interval training at the limit of their abilities. In the company of incendiary trainers and favorite tracks, time flies by, extra centimeters disappear, and the heart becomes stronger. Music and combat #tempo tempo are the basis of the sporting ideology of Velobeat studio, the pioneers of saikle culture in Russia. The studio’s coaches, experts and motivators for dozens of people told “Championship” about all the subtleties of saikling in the conditions of the gym.

Historical note: New Zealander Phillip Mills invented the idea of combining dancing and exercise bikes in the 80s. The complex of high-intensity interval training was then called Les Mills, Phillip named it in honor of his father Les Mills. In 2006, the popular American company SoulCycle revived the fashion for cycling. In a SoulCycle studio you don’t have to try to outrun your neighbor on the bike track, you just need to catch the pace and give your best to your favorite music.

Efficiency: in just 45 minutes you can burn between 400 and 800 kCals, depending on the intensity of the workout and the workload. This makes cycling one of the most effective forms of fitness in the cardio category and is almost completely safe, unlike other types of exercise and running.

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Training duration: if it’s not a marathon or a saikle PRO, a standard training session lasts 45 minutes.

Price: the first session is free. It is not necessary to buy a season ticket. A single training session – 800 rubles, 20 training sessions – 14,000 rubles.

What kind of saikl-training?

Saikle START

A class where you can understand all the secrets of Saikl and rhythm, learn what tap back is, and learn how to include your whole body in the work. Ideal for those who have long wanted to try their hand at saikling, but were afraid.

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Cycle ‘ 45

Classic class. 45 minutes of inspiration, music, energy and rhythm that unites everyone in the same impulse – to become better, to become stronger.

Cycle PRO

An advanced workout for those who have already mastered the key movements, confidently keep a high rhythm and feel ready to conquer new heights. 15 minutes more music, choreography and fun.

Themed classes

Pedal to your favorite tracks and top hits of pop, hip-hop or rock music. Class duration is 45 minutes – only the best and favorite hits!

Cycle 2×2.

Twice as much energy, drive and emotion – a double kick from two instructors will shake up even the most experienced fighter!

Cycle Marathon

90 minutes, dozens of kilometers and crazy rhythms – the class will allow you to go to a whole new level, test yourself and sigh with satisfaction at the finish line: “It’s possible, and I did it!”

Each workout includes a block of dumbbell work that engages the arms and upper body, as well as stretching.

How do you track your progress?

It depends on the rider’s goals and objectives. If the goal is to reduce subcutaneous fat/loss weight/volume – a regular scale and a centimeter and a photo to take a “before” will do.

Tip: before your first workout, take measurements of your waist, hips, a photo of yourself from the front and back, and check them once a week. With quality training, the result will not make you wait a month.

You can approach this issue more professionally, make a fitness test, which will accurately show all the indicators of our body. It will indicate all the parameters and separately detail how much muscle, water, fat and many other indicators in our body.

If the goal is to become more endurance, to work with the heart muscle, then you will have to use a heart rate monitor, which will more or less accurately show the work of our heart, training is recorded in it, and you can track the progress of the average and maximum heart rate, as well as the heart rate in different areas of training.

How should I dress for a saikling workout?

It is best to choose outfits that are comfortable for you and your body, ideally leggings that fit snugly but do not restrict movement, tops can be either loose or tight. But you should not feel discomfort when moving. It is desirable that the clothes were moisture-wicking, because you will have to sweat a lot.

At the same time, you should feel like a star on the red carpet, because the appearance + 100% to the strength! For example, the outfit of Velobeat trainers of guys: leggings, shorts and a T-shirt, while girls usually favor leggings and short sports tops.

How to become a Velobeat legend?

Velobeat Legend is a proud title held by almost 200 riders. The path to this title consists of 50 training sessions. From the usual 45 minute classes to PRO classes, this is where you can really test your abilities and strength of character.

After a rider has completed 50 training sessions, he is awarded the “Legend” badge of honor in a festive atmosphere to the applause of his close friends. But this is just the beginning! As further awaits “Gladiator” and “Guru” Velobeat! For these titles will have to work hard 100 and 200 training.