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It is not an indoor cycle

session

to use, like that of any gym.

It also has nothing to do with Síclo, the class to dance on the bicycle with the good Mexican vibes and with the help of small weights.

It's called TruCycle, it's a

unique center in Madrid

that bases pedaling on

technology

.

Here

riding costs much more

, even coming from strength sports like CrossFit or HIIT.

"It is the

first sports studio in Europe

to use the Technogym Skillbike, a bicycle designed to simulate and reproduce the experience of riding outdoors, but indoors," explains Miguel Cea, an entrepreneur with 11 years of experience in the sports sector. fitness and health.

Together with Gonzalo Ocio, who shared with him

a passion for mountain biking

, they wanted to create classes that would allow them to do the same as in nature, but when they couldn't go out into the mountains.

Same physical effort.

SPECIAL BIKES

Lights and music play an important role in these sessions, which do not allow loss of concentration, since the console 'chills' if we slow down.

To get an idea of ​​what this technology means, just look at the price.

While

a quality exercise bike from Technogym

, one of the strongest brands in gyms, can be found on the market from 1,900 euros, in TruCycle investing in the Skillbike has cost about 6,000 euros each.

"The main difference, apart from the mountain scenery, is

when you change the chainring and experience those sensations of the climb

. This model achieves it, facing the toughest climbs. In fact, if you slow down, it costs you much more," he says. Cea.

In this way, the demand is constant.

You can not think of anything other than the class: the here and now, hence the escape linked to music.

"It's not just about following the instructor, but about

maintaining the correct power and cadence

in each section. The console shows the chainring and pinion selection in real time, it's the best sneak," slides the

coach

.

BENEFITS OF PEDALING

One of the TruCycle instructors making the most of some very festive lighting and sound.

The efficiency of these bicycles, hand in hand with the strength and resistance of the user, allows you to burn a lot in a short time, says the tandem.

"

You can burn up to 900 calories per session

, although the average is around 700, depending on the morphology of the person and the effort they put into it. Even if you are not used to doing sports, this activity strengthens the heart, improves circulation, increases oxygen in the blood, releases endorphins and helps combat stress", slides Ocio.

The innovative facilities, a very festive lighting,

in the purest style of a disco, and the loud music

also help to escape and enjoy the training as if nothing else existed.

"With the lack of impact on the lower body, the

indoor cycle

is one of the most reliable for recovering from injuries or knee pain, as it strengthens the quadriceps in a controlled and adequate way. But with these bicycles the biomechanics of street bicycles are reproduced, stimulating our legs even more", he adds.

THIS IS HOW THE IDEA WAS CONCEIVED

The experience is designed for bike lovers who have little time to train and want to perform on fire.

Before setting up their center at number 15 Barceló Street, in the Madrid neighborhood of Justicia, these friends traveled to New York, London and Paris to visit cycle studios.

"We took the best from each house seeing that cycling rigor was lacking

in Spain. In fact, we have many triathletes who corroborate how the classes are up to their outings in this elite sport".

However, they do not want to scare anyone: "It is a demanding training, and we do not deny that, but each one can adapt the technology to their level.

The best thing is that you can evaluate yourself with the measurement

: each revolution of the pedal and symmetry are discussed in full class.

WHAT'S DIFFERENT

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They boast of having recruited good coaches, coming from the best clubs, such as Metropolitan, and with years of certified experience.

Also from the system to create an entire show, with technicians who have worked at the WiZink Center in Madrid.

"The reservation service is very simple,

through an application you can take individual sessions

for a bonus of 18 euros, combinable or unlimited monthly payment for 150 euros".

Before opening their boutique studio, the partners traveled the world to soak up trends.

The

boutique studio

is less than 10 minutes from the Tribunal, Bilbao and Alonso Martínez metro stops.

They offer comforts such as filtered water and the material: Specialized shoes of all sizes disinfected after each use.

The

sessions last 45 minutes and are divided into three types

of class: Live, which combines methods and spectacle, Ride Pro, which combines two or three methods, and Race, a cycling competition in stages.

Another plus point: if you go often, your bike and numbered shoes are always assigned to you.

Cyclotherapy

in its purest form that has already hooked well-known personalities and

influencers

such as Alba Carrillo, Sonia Marí Andrés, Alba and Marina Reche, Marina Muñoz, Paula Moya, Julia Medina or Patricia Garela.

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TRUCYCLE RIDE NOW

C. de Barceló, 15, 28004 Madrid.

Tel. 618 50 63 13. @trucycle.es

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