Testimonials from our Spinners

Last September I was faced with the prospect of an empty house with both children off to university, I was determined that rather than sit at home and feel sorry for myself I would seize this opportunity to do something for myself. I bought a bike and set myself the challenge of completing a 35 mile Cyclosportive the following March - given that I hadn't sat on a bike for over 30 years this was not going to be easy! By the end of January I had barely been out on the bike and at best could only cycle a few miles on the flat seafront cycle path. I knew I had to do something if I was ever going to succeed. I decided to go along to a trial Spinning session at Brighton Bootcamp, I was very nervous having never done anything like this before and really didn't know what to expect. I came away feeling that I was in the hands of people that knew exactly what they were doing and not in the slightest bit inadequate.

Two months later I achieved my goal. It was one of the hardest things I had ever done, quite literally 35 miles of hills. There is no way I would have done this without Brighton Bootcamp, not only had my fitness improved considerably but now I had belief in myself. The Tuesday and Thursday 'interval' and 'strength' classes had certainly paid off. Paul, Rick and Diana really do care and want everyone to achieve their goals. They push you all the way to get the best out of you with words of encouragement and they'll let you know if they think you're slacking too. I come away from every session on a huge high knowing I have worked as hard as I can. They have given me the confidence and motivation to set new goals, a Super Sprint Triathlon in August and the Brighton Marathon next year. I genuinely look forward to my spinning classes and hope to start Bootcamp in the near future as I know this will help with my marathon training.

My friends are envious of my new found confidence and focus which is a huge compliment not to me but to Paul, Rick and Diana. I cannot believe that you can get better support anywhere else.

Karen B
June 2010

I joined Brighton Bootcamp spinning having tried a number of spinning classes in the area. It is by far the best, with excellent instructors and excellent support from the office. As you do more and more lessons you get more and more into it, and the instructors take time and care to make sure that you are training properly and to the level that you should be to get the best results. The lactic threshold test is awesome and will make sure that you "spin" properly rather than a simple static bike ride.

Michael G
March 2010

Nearly a year ago I broke my left leg in a skiing accident in Austria. I swore to myself that I would make a complete recovery and get a fit as possible. I don’t think I would have been able to recover as fast as I have, without Spinning. With encouragement from my wife, Rick the Spinning instructor, and sheer mental resilience, I am making a fantastic recovery.

I was on crutches for 3 months and lost a lot of strength. However, as soon as I was walking again, I was back exercising. At first I started swimming, and then swapped to Spinning. It felt so good to start Spinning again!

Since Spinning at Brighton Bootcamp, my fitness and strength has improved tremendously. However, I still have some way to go. The Suunto™ heart rate system is a great tool to measure fitness, and having recently performed a threshold test I now know just how hard to work to build strength and stamina. I have become addicted to Spinning, and really enjoy it! Without Spinning, I would have struggled with my recovery.

Daniel B
February 2010

Spinning with Brighton Bootcamp makes Spinning tolerable, and more than that, it makes it fun. I have done the odd "Spin" class here and there at various gyms and left the place a depressed, exhausted and sweaty mess, never to be seen again. Brighton Bootcamp recognises that exercise should be enjoyable as well as challenging. Paul, Rick and Diana make a huge effort to provide a welcoming and supportive environment, and it is the only class I have ever been to where I look forward to going back the next week!

Kerry D
February 2010

To all women out there looking to exercise whilst pregnant SPINNING IS GREAT! I'm 17 weeks pregnant, and during the initial 3 months I felt terrible with morning sickness (which occurred through out much of the day), but as soon as I jumped on the bike, the sickness would disappear! Brilliant! Whilst it's not recommended to begin any new form of exercise whilst pregnant, I'd highly recommend Spinning as a form of relieving the stresses and strains that life brings us and is a great way of keeping fit during the pregnancy, the baby feels the endorphins too!!!!

The new SUUNTO heart rate monitoring system that has been recently installed into the Bootcamp Spinning Studio has been invaluable to helping me sensibly exercise, but the secret is to just listen to your body...if you're tired take it easy, if you're feeling good you can go for it a little more during the class! The team have been incredibly supportive and welcoming and they have encouraged me during this special stage of my life.....come and join us!!!

Kelly M
February 2010

I am currently in training for the Brighton marathon and several running magazines have highlighted the need to cross train. With this in mind I started Spinning to build up the strenght in my legs.  The sessions at Brighton Bootcamp are perfect for this, as both Rick & Paul are always there with well thought out sessions and advice to help with Spinning and marathon training.

I know this makes me sound like an exercise obsessive and I hope I haven't alienated any beginners to exercise.  In each session the trainers ensure the classes cater for all abilities and the heart rate monitor system ensures people work at the correct threshold for them.

I enjoy Spinning and will continue once I have completed the marathon on April the 18th.

Gill E
February 2010