News and Tunes

Everyday when I roll out of bed, the very first thought that pops into my head is how fortunate I am, for many reasons.  I am truly living my dream each day, thanks to loyal clients, friends and family around me.  Most of all, I am thankful to my husband who believed in me and my passion for Spinning to help me open this new business.  The phrase that pushed me past my fears: "with no risk, there is no reward". 

With that being said, we are into our 6 month of business (woohoo!) and while we are trying to have a consistent schedule, we are making little tweaks to better accommodate our clients.  Each month we welcome more and more people and far exceed our expectations.  Thank you!

Here are some minor changes that you might make note of:

Sunday, 10am Powerhouse Spin is now taught by Angela

            Sunday, 4:30pm with Sarah is now Spinning (goodbye Spin Fusion)
            Thursday, 6:00pm with Gail is Powerhouse Spin (goodbye Barre)
            Begin to Spin is now once a month and FREE to first time SCS clients.  Tell your friends,     family and coworkers!
            FREE class on 11/14, 4:15pm to support Lyndsay during her instructor audition.  Sign up online.
            RACE DAY, 11/28, 5:30pm

Race Day is your chance to test yourself; to put everything you’ve learned through all those weeks of training on the table. Are you up for the challenge?
The Race Day Energy Zone is a celebration, an opportunity to apply the consistent training you’ve been practicing in the studio to a peak performance effort. This means that you should take every measure to ensure that you are both physically and mentally ready for such a challenge when the day comes. The RDEZ is not to be taken lightly; it requires complete focus, dedication and undeniable desire.
A Race Day ride can help you effectively measure and quantify your goal setting as it relates to
your Spinning or cycling training plan.

We also have some great Thanksgiving holiday rides planned that are ready for your reservation!
            
             Thanksgiving, 8am Spinning
             Thanksgiving, 9am Spinning - FULL            
             Black Friday, 8:15 Spinning
             Black Friday, 9:30 Spin Fit

We will be offering discounts for the month of December and some giveaways on Black Friday!!  Stop on by after your shopping.

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Some music I have been loving lately:

Global Concepts, Robert DeLong
Hall of Fame, Will.i.am
Save the World, Swedish House Mafia
Black White and Blue, Ladyhawke
R.I.P., Rita Ora
Summerlong, Xylos

I am on Spotify where you can view all of my playlists.

We are Six Months Old!

November 1st will mark our sixth month of being open!  If you have been in our studio, you may have noticed that we are packing the house most of the time.  We are so glad that we have added those extra bikes!  Thanks to you, the Saratoga Cycling Studio is the premiere place for indoor cycling in Saratoga Springs. 

As we continue on our journey of wellness with you, we will be tweaking our schedule to better accommodate your needs.  These are only very minor changes, but we are hoping that you will like what you see.  With lots of great survey results, we  were able to listen to your needs and plan accordingly.

• Barre Strength and Conditioning will be coming to an end, with the last class scheduled on November 1st. 
• We would love your feedback as to when you would like Gail's Powerhouse Spin on Thursday evenings.  She is available from 5:30pm all the way up to 7:00pm, so please let us know!
• Spin Fusion on Sunday afternoons is now (beginning November 11th) a 60 minute Spinning class (4:30pm). 
• Here is a link to our schedule so you can plan out your month:  saratogacyclingstudio.com

Some special events to keep in mind:

Ride to Recovery Charity Ride - 11/3, 7am or 8am.  Spinningnation.org to sign up. 
Thanksgiving Ride - 11/22, 9am FULL.  If we get lots of you on the waitlist, we will add another class at 8am!!
Black Friday - we need your input on what time you would like a class.  Also, would you be interested in a 2 hour ride?  Email me at: saratogacyclingstudio@gmail.com

That about wraps it up! 

Ch,ch,ch, changes!

With autumn upon us in Upstate NY comes lots of changes.  The weather, the leaves, our daily routines and workouts.  While August was a super busy month for us at the Saratoga Cycling Studio, we are still seeing a big increase in class numbers, with many selling out in the week.  It makes me very proud to be the owner of such a unique and prosperous fitness studio and I have YOU to thank for that!

The kids went back to school earlier last month and we noticed that a few of you were struggling to find the balance between that new schedule and your health and fitness life.  We hope that our class schedule works around the kids games, homework and other activities.  We offer classes from 6am all the way until 6:45pm and four classes on the weekend. 

Don't forget, when you are marking the calendar with your fall events, leave a little room for YOU.  An hour at the Saratoga Cycling Studio can do wonders to reduce stress, boost your immune system, burn major calories and promote those "feel good" vibes that we all crave. 

When fall is on the way out, winter will be pushing its way in.  We plan on adding more classes and maybe even a few new faces at SCS.  Be on the lookout for those changes in the next few weeks!

What won't change is our pricing, 100% dedication to the official Spinning program and the passion we have to make this the best fitness studio in Saratoga Springs.

Here are some things to keep in mind:

10/8, Columbus Day.  Regular class schedule.

10/19, 6pm, Spin for a Cure - SOLD OUT, thanks!

10/13, Spinning Orientation.  Spinning.com to sign up to possibly join our team!  Jerry's spin class is at 8am that day. 

10/14, Spinning Continuing Education course.  No Powerhouse that day, Spin Fusion is on as scheduled.

11/3, 7am and 8am, Ride to Recovery.  You can register for either one hour or both!  Spinningnation.org to sign up.  Proceeds buy spin bikes for men and women in the armed forces who are being rehabilitated.

Events Announcement and Some Tunes!

  Phew, running a law office and the best Spinning studio in town can be exhausting!  I also have been cheating on you with another blog on Saratoga.com (spinterest) that features everything to do with fitness.  I picked up another gig with Saratoga Continuing Education for the fall semester.  I am teaching "fitness with weights for men and women" on Wednesday nights (at the high school) at 5:15pm.  You can sign up for that through this link:  http://www.saratogaschools.org/community.cfm?subpage=779881

  The Saratoga Cycling Studio is a big part of the community now and it is very important to us that we pay it forward.  October is breast cancer awareness month, so the Saratoga Cycling Studio  is going to host Spin for a Cure on October 19th at 6:00pm.  Proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen foundation to help find a cure for this disease that has affected all of us in some way.  Your registration also gets you a free SCS shirt and we will be hosting a little party afterwards to celebrate the Spin for a Cure ride.  You can register here:  https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=25286

  Next up is the Ride to Recovery charity hosted by Spinning Nation on November 3rd.  The proceeds of this fundraiser buy Spin bikes that will be used to rehabilitate men and women in the armed forces who have been injured in the line of duty.  I have been a part of this charity for all 5 years that they have had the Ride to Recovery and it is so great that I can host it at my own facility this year!  You can sign up for one hour or both hours through this link:  Spinningnation.org.  Just look for our facility and get yourself registered!

  Now that you know of all of our upcoming events, how about I share some of my current favorite spin songs with you?  You can also access all of my playlists by joining Spotify - and it is free!

Run - Flo Rida
Creep - Radiohead
Get Through This - Art of Dying
Breathe - Prodigy
All You - The Cataracs
The King and All of His Men - Wolf Gang
Love Somebody - Maroon 5
Carry On - Fun
Badass - Saliva

 

It Has Been a While!

Hey there Cycle Psycho's!  Long time, no see!  As you can imagine, I have been caught up in the excitement of the Saratoga Cycling Studio's success thus far.  I try to thank the members each day for making my dream become a reality. 

We have been open for just over 3 months, and that means that we are finally getting settled in and ready to launch some really exciting things.  We foresee a retail line emerging, fundraising rides and lots of other fun events in the coming months.

The fall and winter schedule should be posted in a couple of weeks and we would love your feedback.  You can email me at saratogacyclingstudio@gmail.com, or visit us on our facebook page through saratogacyclingstudio.com.  If you love our schedule and selection of classes, let us know.  If there is something that you would like to see that we do not offer yet, please contact me.

With the school year almost upon us, we would also like to mention again that the studio is available for group rides.  Do you have a child that plays sports and would like the team to ride together?  We are working closely with the Saratoga Springs School District to get rides together for several of the sports teams.  We also can offer corporate rides to bring your employees together.  It is a great team building tool and also a wonderful way to get healthy.  We can host your next birthday party, bachelorette/bachelor party or whatever occasion you can think of!  Contact us today!

Happy Hour spin will be back in September, so get ready to party!!  Jerry and I have some really fun theme rides coming your way. 

Lastly, we are offering free classes to the top 3 folks to "check-in" using Facebook or FourSquare from August 1-31st.  Get in on the action!!

GROUPON TODAY!!!!

http://www.groupon.com/deals/saratoga-cycling-studio-llc?utm_campaign=UserReferral&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=anonymous

There is the link for a HOT deal folks!!!  Take advantage of these huge savings while you can!!

Certified and Proud of It!

It has always been important to me to make sure that I am certified and current with my trainings.  This ensures that I am educated and aware of any changes or developments, but also reassures me that I can keep my clients safe and happy at all times. 

Since we are a licensed Spinning facility, ALL of my instructors have to be certified.  They also hold other various fitness certifications and are all CPR & AED certified by the American Heart Association. 

What this means to you, is that you can workout with someone who is properly trained and educated.  No worries about unsafe moves, unsafe heart rates or getting hurt during one of our classes.  Sometimes people call us "coaches" because we really are there to train you do achieve your goals in the most efficient way possible.

Don't be afraid to ask your instructor, trainer or coach what credentials they hold.  Your safety comes first!