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"My aim is to motivate a human being, to find the champion
within" - Johnny G.
What is Spinning?
The newest endurance exercise programme to reach our clubs and studios,
if you haven't yet sat in the saddle your missing out! Spinning is taking
the U.K by storm, leaving those who've tried it feeling healthier, after
only one 40 minute workout!
Spinning brings outdoor endurance cycling indoors for all levels of
fitness, the beginner to the athlete.
Taking hold of the handle bars, sitting down on the saddle, engage the gears, and let the music take you through what you will soon realise to be a fantastic workout programme. Helped by your instructor motivating you, the 40 minute class will soon be over leaving you feeling fitter than ever before!
Spinning was designed by Johnny Goldberg (aka Johnny G) endurance cyclist,
martial arts expert, personal trainer and world class athlete. The son
of a top African squash player he cultivated a love for sport from an
early age, in the bike saddle from the age
of 5. "I had as much interest in the mental discipline as the physical".
From the young age of 14 Johnny read books on Zen and human behaviour.
In 1979 Johnny moved to Venice, California and became a staple at the
world gym in the early 80's.
Change of Direction …
Johnny G ceased bodybuilding, he then changed his diet and outlook on
training and became a personal trainer. Having found his true vocation
in teaching, he soon became one of Los Angeles most in demand personal
trainers, with clients including world-class athletes and celebrities.
He first developed the concept in the early 1980's while training on
a stationary bike. In 1989 Johnny G opened his first Spinning facility
in Santa Monica, California. Initially using the modified Schwinn DX900
bikes, he soon found these to inappropriate for the intensity of the
programme. In his home garage Johnny developed a new, more durable bike
using the geometry of his racing bike. The initial concept was simple.
No computers, bells or whistles. The bike was created like a racing
bike with a weighted front wheel, fixed gear, an adjustable seat and
handlebar.
Into the 90's
In 1992 Johnny befriended one of his clients, John Baudhuin, together
they formed the company Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc. This became Johnny
G's vehicle for commercial distribution of the bike and the Spinning
programme. In 1994 Mad Dogg Athletic, Inc. signed an agreement with
Schwinn Fitness, as a large international company. Schwinn agreed to
distribute and manufacture the Schwinn Johnny G Spinner Pro to gyms
across the United States and the World. In January 1996 Schwinn introduced
the second generation of the Spinner bike, which incorporated over 30
production improvement from the original model. Spinning is now taught
in over 1000 clubs and fitness facilities by more than 4000 instructions,
in more than 30 countries worldwide.
How Many Calories Will I Burn & Can I Tone My Muscles Too??
Spinning is a superaerobic workout concept, having major benefit to
the heart and lungs. " In just 40 minutes you can expect to burn
an average of 500 calories, becoming extremely fit" says Johnny
G Spinnings creator. Spinning not only defines the leg muscles, but
it will also tone, arms, shoulders, abdominals, even including the neck
muscles! Spinning is non-impact so you'll gain the aerobic benefits
without the usual wear and tear of other cardiovascular workouts.
Johnny G's Ultimate Fitness Spinning Quotes.....
"Spinning is non-impact and whats more it's about mental development.
We use the bikes as a tool to mobilise energy".
"It's a question of getting more out of what you've got-thats what
Spinning is all about". Says Johnny G.
Are Spinning Instructors Qualified?
All spinning instructors are put through their paces over a nine month
course before they become certified and can teach. "Using my own
personal experience as an ultra-endurance cyclist and athlete we formulated
the perfect workout". To find out more information about becoming
a certified Spinning instructor or for details of clubs and fitness
facilities holding classes in your area. Tel: 01332 381853