Largest indoor group cycling class-world record set by Esporta Health Clubs

Gloucestershire , UK -- 412 cyclists at Esporta Health Clubs ’ annual conference pedalled simultaneously, setting the new world record for the Largest indoor group cycling class .

Photo: Esporta’s CEO Glenn Timms and fitness instructor Anna Lovelock lead 410 employees as they cycle into the record books ( enlarge photo )

Esporta ’s CEO, Glenn Timms , said: “Indoor cycling is one of the most popular of the 3,500 classes that are organised each week at Esporta’s 55 clubs across the UK and is something that we consider ourselves specialists in.
It’s high-tempo, high-energy and instructor-led, which creates an incredibly motivating environment that helps people get the most out of their workout. We are delighted to have reclaimed our World Record for the Largest indoor group cycling class ."

This is the second time the health and fitness chain has broken the record for the Largest indoor group cycling class in less than a year.
   The first attempt, which took place on 28 February 2008, involved 323 staff and lasted five months before being broken in July by a gym in Valencia, Spain, and then again at a trade exhibition in Toronto , Canada.

Esporta ’s CEO, Glenn Timms , said: Bringing it back to the UK illustrates our winning attitude and drive to encourage every single one of our employees to ‘live the dream’ and experience the benefits that our members enjoy when participating in group exercise classes at Esporta Health Clubs .”

About Esporta
Esporta Health Clubs operate 55 premium health and leisure clubs in the UK. Facilities range from club to club and include state-of-the-art fitness arenas and exercise studios; indoor and outdoor pools; spas, saunas and steam rooms; vibrant restaurants and bars; health and beauty areas; indoor and outdoor racquets facilities and a vast range of children's activities.

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Saturday, February 21, 2009