by Jay Shapka | Nov 2, 2017 | Diet, Tips, Training
Well it must be fall! It seems that I have been asked this question daily this week. If you have not taken our free intro class, here is a quick essay on our food philosophy at Cyklus. Wanna save some time? There is only one way to lose weight. You have to eat less...
by Jay Shapka | Jun 17, 2016 | Tips, Training
During a cycling class, have you ever wondered what gear you should be in? How hard you should work? Sometimes, you just shout out “what gear?” Instead of a simple answer, you get a range. “Eight to fourteen!” the instructor might say. Not all...
by Jay Shapka | Feb 9, 2016 | Tips, Training
If you have been spinning a while, you have likely seen many types of indoor cycling instructor. Probably you have done a class where the instructor did an assortment of movements that were unusual to perform on a bicycle. Perhaps a push up over the handle bars....
by Jay Shapka | Jun 14, 2015 | Training
Book now at Cyklus Vancouver (604) 306-5965 At some point riding at Cyklus you will likely hear an instructor refer to riding in the “sweet spot”. With your legs and lungs burning, you might be asking “what is sweet about this?” Intelligent...
by Jay Shapka | Mar 24, 2015 | Training
FTP (Functional Threshold Power) is a term you will hear a lot in your classes at Cyklus. Simply put, the FTP test generates an estimate of how much power your legs could output for one hour if we were to put a pro cyclist’s brain in your body (Temporarily of...
by Jay Shapka | Mar 24, 2015 | Announcements, Training
Book now at Cyklus Vancouver (604) 306-5965 If you have not been to the studio lately, you are in for a surprise. We have integrated the most advanced indoor cycling technology in the world: a virtualized bike ride simulation that allows you to compete with other...
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