The music for these classes will be hand-selected by Shannon and Lake Oswego's own DJ De-Z

Back by popular demand, Shannon Corey Fitness will be re-introducing indoor cycling to the schedule starting in October. With so many cyclists living in the Portland-area, it should come as no surprise that Indoor cycling (also known as spinning) is one of the most popular types of group fitness activities around.

As many of you already know, my approach to indoor cycling is very different from your average spinning class because:

• They are an hour-and-a-half long instead of 50 minutes and include both an on the bike & off the bike workout
• I integrate strength training and core exercises into every session
• Classes are limited in size so every participant will get individualized training and attention
• I provide guidelines for supportive nutrition

There is one other critical element that sets this indoor cycling classes apart – we’ll be spinning great music.

Best indo in L.O. fo' sho', yo

Good music is critical for this type of high-intensity workout, and music will be a central part of each and every class. I’ll be teaming up with a Lake Oswego-based musicologist to offer an eclectic mixture of classic rock, hard rock, punk, techno, trance, angry gangsta rap and hip hop with a smattering of psychedelic jam music, lounge music, bluegrass, and gospel thrown into the mix just to keep it interesting.

You will not be subjected to pop, tired 80s music or the generic milquetoast fluff that is served up in most of the big Portland-area spin classes. No George Michael, No Weather Girls (It’s Raining Men) and absolutely, positively no Five for Fighting – ever. That’s just not how we roll.

These classes are great for cyclists or anyone looking for a fun and effective way to work out. No cycling experience is necessary.

Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30am at LO FITT in Lake Oswego.  LO FITT is at 17449 Boones Ferry Rd, next to the Starbucks on Jean Way. The schedule will be four weeks on, one week off. The first four week series will start on October 6. We will meet the afternoon of Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 at LO FITT to discuss nutrition and proper bike fit. Classes are limited to 10 participants so sign up early. To register, please contact Shannon via email at shanmc98@hotmail.com.