Just keep spinning! Yes, you’re in an indoor cycling studio but the adrenaline rush remains the same as taking it outdoors — if not more!
Whether you’re a practised pro in search of a fresh class, or on the hunt for something new to up your exercise game this year; we’ve rounded up some of the best spin classes that the 852 has on offer (some of which offer drop-in classes)! A lively, motivating and low-impact form of exercise, spinning may be just the thing to get 2023 off to a cracking start. Your legs might dread it, but you’ll be feeling great in no time!
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Project S
A fitness studio atop a penthouse in Sheung Wan? Count us in! Project S is a Team Sassy tried-and-tested boutique studio offering spin and high-intensity interval training group classes. Its signature Project Strong Class is a popular option — combining spin and HIIT into a 50-minute class, suitable for different levels of fitness. Under the motivational mantra that “Life begins outside of your comfort zone”, you can challenge yourself here in a safe environment in the hands of expert trainers.
Sassy Tip: First-time customers can book 3-for-1 classes at just $380, valid for all classes!
Project S, 33-34/F, The Chelsea, 69 Jervois Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 2328 8211, Facebook: Project S, Instagram: @projectsfitness, www.project-s.com.hk
Velocity
A jacuzzi but make it a workout! All-female active wellness studio Velocity is the first and only aqua bike studio in Asia, offering state-of-the-art aqua bikes to work your thighs, calves, and glutes whilst also relieving sore and swollen legs with a jacuzzi jet massage! Aquabikes are not only a great form of exercise but also help improve the lymphatic system. Trial classes for a 45-minute aquabike session comes at $280 (face value $750) whereas a session combined with a Japanese Sauna (60 minutes in total) costs $380 (face value $1040). So, lunch break workout and spa anyone?
Use code SASSY to get 15% off after your trial classes, bookings can be made directly at the studio. Valid until Thursday, 29 February, 2024.
Velocity, 14/F, Oliv, 15-21 Sharp Street East, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 2110 4460, WhatsApp: 6828 6653, www.velocitystudio.hk
Empower Fitness Concepts
With a team that emphasises good physical health also means great mental well-being, Empower Fitness Concepts is a result-driven fitness studio that offers spinning. You can opt for Ride, a 50-minute cycling class with varying intensity or Ride Mix, a 25-minute high-intensity circuit training class.
Empower Fitness Concepts, 19th Floor, Li Dong Building, 9 Li Yuen Street East, Central, Hong Kong, 2834 8001, www.empowerfitness.com.hk
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Pure Fitness
If you’re looking for variety, look to Pure, which offers a whole range of spin classes. From RPM, CycSync (you spin and sync to the music) to CycLone (focused on tracking your performance capabilities) and our personal favourite, The Trip where cinema-quality video content is projected onto the screen (this one makes us forget we’re even exercising!).
Pure Fitness, various locations across Hong Kong, www.pure-fitness.com
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XYZ Studio
XYZ feels more like a nightclub than your average spin class (that’s pretty much how we sell it to ourselves!), with dim lighting and an incredible DJ system, it’s the ultimate place to kickstart your fitness goals! What’s more, if you’re new to spinning, you can bring a friend with its Buddy Ride class (they ride for free!).
XYZ, 12/F, China Building, 29 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, 2865 0999, www.youarexyz.com
Editor’s Note: “Top Spin Classes in Hong Kong: Where To Go For Indoor Cycling” was originally published by Annie Simpson and was most recently updated in February 2023 by Fashila Kanakka.