Aspire National Training Centre has installed four KRANKcycles in its gym to help people with limited or no lower body mobility still get a good workout. Introductory classes were held last week to give members a chance to see just how great the equipment is and how they can get the most out of it.  

The KRANKcycle itself is an advanced type of hand cycle; using it involves rotating height adjustable cranks, thereby giving the user both a cardiovascular and upper-body workout.

The KRANKcycles at Aspire are to be integrated into our already hugely popular indoor cycling classes to create ‘Fusion’ classes; people of all abilities will be able to train together, providing those with limited mobility another training and group exercise option. Aspire will be the first site in the UK to hold KRANKcycle Fusion classes.

“We introduced indoor cycling in 2009 and we were extremely excited when we heard that Kranking was coming to the UK. The KRANKcycle will allow wheelchair users to have an inclusive fitness class with those taking part in indoor cycling. Our aim is to make exercise as inclusive for our members as we can and we were thrilled to get training and expertise from the KRANKcycle team this week,” said Rosie Williams, Centre Manager at Aspire.

Graham Burns, one of the newly qualified KRANKcycle Instructors at Aspire, and wheelchair user himself, said “I can’t wait to instruct our new ‘Fusion’ classes next week. The training has really got all the instructors looking forward to these new sessions and we’ve already had loads of interest from members.”

To book a place on one of our New Fusion classes contact Reception on 020 8954 5759 or email reception@aspire.org.uk.