What's New at SCS?

If you have participated in our recent online survey, thank you for your feedback!  As the weather gets nicer, our studio adjusts our schedule to meet your needs.  We know you want to Spin as much as possible in the summer, but it might be a struggle between that cold margarita and hopping on our bike.  I hope that you can appreciate the time and effort we put forth in producing the June schedule to accommodate your requests.  Just remember - anything can be changed!  In the fall, when the weather starts to cool down again, the schedule will change with those demands.

Here are some things that changed per your requests:

• Monday, Powerhouse Spin moved back to 7am.
• Tuesday, Spin Fit is now called Spin Fit Total Body.  It is an intense 30 minutes on the bike followed by 30 minutes off the bike.  We will focus on strengthening and toning the entire body using bands, hand weights, and much more!  If you just want to get a quick, calorie burning ride in and skip the total body portion, you are welcome to do just that.
• Friday, we added a NEW class called, Total Body Fitness at 8:15am.  This is 40 minutes completely off the bike to strengthen and tone the entire body!  Hand weights and bands will be used.
• Friday, we added another new class called, Spin Xpress at 9am.  It is a 45 minute Spin class that will allow you to workout in less time and get the same results!  Start your weekend off early with this new format.
• Sunday, Powerhouse Spin is now offered at 9:30am. In the survey, lots of you suggested an earlier time slot so that you could workout and enjoy the nice weather.

We certainly strive to give you want you want because SCS isn't our studio, it is YOURS!  We appreciate your support!

Party Time!

With May 1st quickly approaching, we have been putting together our 1 year Anniversary party at SCS.   Join us May 11th for an awesome class with DJ Chris Wright "spinning" the tunes.  We are offering two class times: 5:45pm and 7:00pm for your convenience.  You get a really great SCS shirt with your registration as well.  It is filling fast, so hop onto our schedule, click the "events" tab and grab your bike!  We will be giving away door prizes, apparel, water bottles and some classes!

(photo from DJ Spin in March)


Here is a snapshot of all the fun things we have going on at the Saratoga Cycling Studio in the next few weeks:

4/20 - 10:30am, we welcome CDPHP for a private event.
4/20 - 12pm, Lung Cancer Alliance Charity Ride.  We have 4 seats open!  Ride with purpose!
4/27 - Spinning Instructor Orientation - Jerry's class will begin at 8am.
4/28 - Spinning Instructor Continuing Education - 10am class is cancelled.
5/2 - Tour de Cure team party at the Mexican Connection.  Anyone that has raised $350 attends for free.  Raise $500 and bring a spouse or friend for free!  $10 to attend otherwise.  RSVP to Sarah.
5/4 - 10:30am, we welcome CDPHP for a private event.  Lyndsay will teach at 8am.
5/5, 5/12, 5/19 - Train to Tour classes begin.  Test your strength and train like an athlete!  Sign up through the events tab.
5/11 - 1 year anniversary party!  Sign up through the events tab.
5/12 - Mother's Day - 10am class with Angela.
5/26 - FREE begin to spin for 1st time SCS clients
5/27 - Memorial Day, class offered at 9am.

Keep It Rolling!

Spring is in the air here in Upstate New York and it couldn't come soon enough!  I wanted to keep you apprise of all of our upcoming events and news at the studio. 

Last week we added two classes, Thursday at 7:30pm with Gail and Sunday at 8:45am with Rebecca.  Both classes have had a big response, so thank you for your attendance!  We now offer up to 23 different classes per week!

We also have added a few more bikes to better accommodate our clients that have been stuck on our waistlists.  The room is still just as comfortable with about 2.5-3 feet in between each bike.  Your comfort is very important to us, so this will be the last addition of bikes.

Friday, March 15th is the final day to register to be on our Tour de Cure team for $15.  After Friday, the price goes up to $25, so join us today! 

Our FREE begin to spin class is this Sunday (3/17) at 11:15am and is nearly full!  Do you have a friend, spouse, family member, coworker who you think would love to try out our studio?  Here is the link so they can register and join the fun! 

SCS water bottles should be in for sale this week!  They are BPA free, made in America, hold 24 ounces, dishwasher safe and are insulated to keep your water icy cold! They will be offered in SCS purple or silver with our logo proudly printed on the front.  Here is a sneak peek!

 

Would you like a chance to win one for FREE?  If you attend Rebecca's class on Monday (9:30am), Diane's class on Wednesday (5:30am), or Lyndsay's class on Thursday (4:30pm), you will get a raffle ticket to enter the contest.  The more of these classes you attend, the greater your chances of winning!  Contest winner is drawn on April 14th.  Must be in studio to receive your ticket.

 

Student Spin, 3/29 at 4:15pm.  All high school and college students are welcome to participate in this really fun class!  It is offered at a discounted rate of $8 and you can reserve your spot here.   Parents - this is a great opportunity to get your kids active!  Availability is limited!

 

Lung Cancer Alliance Charity Ride, 4/20 at noon.  This ride will benefit a great cause that has affected many of our clients on a very personal level.  $25 registration gets you a one hour ride and a FREE dri-fit shirt.  We will also be selling $1 raffle tickets to help raise even more money.  Raffle prizes will include water bottles, free classes and other SCS gear.

 

Some schedule changes to note:

3/23  - Class is at 7:15am

3/24 - Class is at 7:15am. 

 

We have  AFAA fitness training certifications taking place at the studio from 9am-6pm those days.  Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

 

4/13 & 4/20 - NO 10:30am class.  CDPHP members have been invited to try out the studio to get fit and healthy during that time.  This is a private event.

 

4/27 - Class is at 8:00am, NO 10:30am class.  We are hosting a Spinning Instructor Orientation/Certification in the studio.  If you are interested in becoming a Spinning Instructor, you can register through spinning.com.

 

4/28 - NO 10am Powerhouse.  All other classes are scheduled as usual.  We are hosting a Spinning continuing education course that day. 

 

5/11 - Tentative date for our 1 year anniversary party!

 



 

Happy Birthday to SCS!

According to a cute, little groundhog named Phil, Spring is on the way and April 30th is our official, Saratoga Cycling Studio 1st birthday!  We would love your input as to how we should celebrate with you.  We would most likely host the festivities on Saturday May 4th to accommodate more folks who want to celebrate with us.

We will have classes, giveaways, raffles, and lots of other things planned, but how can we make this really special?  Feel free to email me anytime at: saratogacyclingstudio@gmail.com, or send me a Facebook or Twitter message. 

In other fun news, our Spinning 8 Week Weight Loss participants have lost a total of 21 inches and almost 10 pounds together!  We just wrapped up week 4 and will update in a few more weeks.  Since this has been a huge success so far, we plan on launching another program in a few months.  Keep checking our Facebook page for more information.

Updates:
NEW CLASS: Spinning, Tuesday, 7:30am with Diane
NEW CLASS: Spinning, Saturday, 10:30am with Lyndsay
Spinning Instructor Orientation - April 27th.  Spinning.com to register.

Happy Spinning!

8 Week Weight Loss Program - FAQ's

On January 13th, we are launching our first session of the Spinning 8 Week Weight Loss Program, so I thought it would make sense to break it down for you.  If you were thinking about making a New Year's Resolution for weight loss or to better your health, this is a great way to get there!

What is it?
It is a weight loss plan that you can live with, not a diet.
We combine exercise, eating right and developing healthy lifestyle choices to get you to reach your goals.

What do I get when I sign up?
A step-by-step manual, heart rate charts, recipes, nutrition information, a food shopping list, daily log book and motivating advice.
Weekly emails from Angela to keep you on track and motivated.
Weekly Endurance Rides - Sunday at 11:15am for 8 weeks.
Fitness Assessments to measure your progress (privately).
Weekly meetings where you will get coaching and motivation from the group and the program leader.
An online forum where you can share your experiences, ask questions and read success stories.

How much is it?
$149 if you sign up before 12/31/12, $159 if you sign up after that date.

Can't I just buy the manual and do it myself without a coach or the group?
Sure, but I promise you, you will not see the results you are expecting if you try this on your own.  Our instructors have been trained and certified to help you reach your goals and want to motivate you along every step of the way.

How much exercise is expected?
Spinning recommends that you ride in the Endurance Energy Zone 3 times a week along with 2 hours per week of strength and resistance training.  1 ride is included per week with the program (Sunday at 11:15am) and each of our instructors will be assigned an endurance ride once a week to make sure you can fit them in.  Spin Fit, Powerhouse  and Yoga all count towards the strength and resistance workouts.  It is only 5 hours out of 168 that you have in a week - we can do this!

Spaces are limited, so if you were considering signing up, now is the time.  Why wait another day to be a little healthier and happier?  YOU deserve it!  Email Angela at saratogacyclingstudio@gmail.com for more details and to sign up.

We Launched our Retail Line!

Happy Holiday's Psycho's!  One of the many reasons that Jerry and I wanted to open our own Spinning studio was because we saw so many opportunities for success that were being ignored by other managers or owners.  Since the day we opened, folks have been begging us for SCS apparel.  We are finally able to produce great products, using a local print shop to help us out. 

If you go to our Mindbody site, click on "Online Store" and you can see all of the different retail items we are now selling.  Many items come in different colors which you can choose once you click on the product.  They also come in various sizes to suit everyone and most feature wicking technology to keep you looking good and staying cool while pedaling away.

To make it even more convenient, you can make your purchase online and then pick it up in the studio!  All you need to do is print up your receipt and bring it into your next class to pick up your new SCS gear.

Since this is our first "batch", quantities are a bit limited, so make your selections while you still can!

Here are some songs that have been making me smile lately:

I'm Not Alone - Calvin Harris
Scream & Shout - Wil.I.Am & Britney Spears
Set it on Fire - My Darkest Days
River - Civil Twilight
Desire - U2

Holiday News and Tunes

Hello psycho's!  I really owe you all an apology for not keeping up with this blog as much as I should.  I am not one to make excuses, so I will just try to be on here more often.

The holiday season is upon us and it is a very nice surprise that we have had so many folks in the studio.  From my past experience, this is the sloooooooowest time for a gym or fitness facility because everyone gets so busy and fitness sometimes is at the bottom of the "to do" list.  Thank you for your continued loyalty and dedication to the Saratoga Cycling Studio!. 

As we continue to grow and expand, I will do my best to keep you updated. 

December/January Events:
12/12/12 - Diane starts teaching 5:30am Spinning.
12/13/12 - Lyndsay starts teaching 4:30pm Spinning.
12/24/12 - Christmas Eve Spin with Jerry at 9:15 and Angela at 10:30.
12/25/12 - CLOSED.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!
12/28/12 - Happy Hour Spin is back! 6pm with Jerry & Angela
12/31/12 - New Year's Eve Spinning with Jerry at 9:15, Powerhouse with Brie at 10:30am.
1/1/13 - New Year's Day Spinning with Sarah and Diane at 10am.
1/4/13 - 5:30am Spinning with Rebecca (was scheduled at 6am).
1/5/13 - Begin to Spin at 10:30am, FREE for first time SCS clients.
1/13/13 - 8 Week Weight Loss Program Begins.
1/16/12 - 6:45pm Powerhouse Spin with Gail begins.
1/17/12 - 6pm Powerhouse with Gail followed by YOGA at 7pm with Gail.

Gift certificates are still available online or in the studio (with Angela).   When you spend $100, you get a FREE tote bag!

Happy Holidays!