Looking for amazing spin classes in Abu Dhabi? There’s a real vibe going on among those who love nothing more than lacerating their quads (and much of the rest of their body, to be fair) first thing on a Friday morning.
While being one of the most effective fitness routines around, spin classes in Abu Dhabi are not for the faint of heart, and the first session in the saddle is pretty much guaranteed to knock your socks off.
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Luckily, hyper-energetic instructors are on hand to coach riders through every pedal, and their pep is often enough to carry anyone over the finish line, as is a hive mentality of getting the job done.
Spin classes in Abu Dhabi are a wonderful arena to find your boundaries before promptly leaving them in the dust. As the resistance is cranked up to 11, sessions can invoke burns that would make Ellie Goulding jealous.
And because each spinner is tracked on an individual basis, it means even the most stabiliser-dependent rider can have a go.
So, fancy getting in the saddle? Here are the top spin classes running (or should that be cycling?) in Abu Dhabi.
CRANK
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Nightclub? Meet cycling. If you’re after intense (and wildly popular) spin classes in Abu Dhabi, you’d better check out CRANK. The Dubai spin studio arrived in Abu Dhabi last summer at Sheikha Fatima Park. CRANK is all about party vibes with a nightclub sound system and lights. It’s 45-minute classes are fast, loud and the flashing lights promise to have you you dancing on your standing bike. CRANK Abu Dhabi also hosts ladies-only classes and there’s a smoothie bar to refuel at after your workout.
Sheikha Fatima Park, Al Bateen, crank-fit.com (02 878 4331).
Fitness First
Classes have been crafted to help riders unlock their inner champion, regardless of their ability in the hot seat. With no two classes the same, expect to strengthen your core and take your fitness to a whole new level. Experience a mixture of different riding scenarios and terrains using stationary bikes combined with high energy music. Let’s pump it up.
Various locations, uae.fitnessfirstme.com.
Fit & Flex
“Sweat is our medicine”. So if plenty of perspiration is what you’re after this place is probably exactly what the doctor ordered. Trainers carry the mantra that real food, great exercise and mind awareness are key to create a sustainable happy and balanced life. The “much-loved” Spin & Sculpt class is a combo of cardio and resistance training, so arrive expecting to feel that burn all over.
Amwaj 1 Apartments, Khalifa City A, fitnflex.com.
GymNation
Burn up to 600 calories per go in the saddle with GymNation. The franchise puts you in control (which will come as welcome news for the newbies in the room) in an environment typified by pumping music, hill climbs, testing sprints, flats and, of course, plenty of sweaty brows. The RPM group workout classes are a top place to turn the singular concept of spinning into a team effort, with the firm message that sessions are a journey, not a race.
Khalidiyah Mall, Al Khalidiyah, gymnation.com.
Motion
Motion strips away the glitz of modern-day spin classes and rewinds it back to a simpler time – a time when it was just rider and bike and 40 minutes of gruelling resistance work. The mantra is very much honed on unity in the adversity, and pushing each other to new levels. They are only online for now, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t ideally placed to help you achieve all your spinning goals.
motion-cycling.ae.
SweatUAE
Instructors guide classes through a range of testing resistances to create a dynamic, challenging and ultimately enjoyable
interval training experience that will have riders feeling like a pro in no time flat. Lose yourself as you push through the climb, saddle up in the sprint and move to the beat of expertly curated playlists. It’s all designed to inspire and motivate riders to burn up to 1,000 calories per session. Time to dig deep, gang.
D7, Zone 1, sweatuae.com
The Room
Star instructors take centre stage at The Room, which is handy for those who need a bit of a push to get through those tougher spins. They set the pace throughout, and with eight (yes, eight – we had to count twice just to be sure) different classes to choose from – from Foundations for beginners and those taking it steady to Club Night for those who love to kick-start their weekend in the saddle – believe us when we say there is something for everyone. Can’t make the class in the flesh? They also run virtual sessions, so tune in at your convenience to keep active in the saddle this month. Perfect.
Zayed Sports City, theroom.ae.
