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In an industry where fitness trends come and go faster than a New Year’s resolution, indoor cycling has stood the test of time.

Despite the rise of boutique studios, functional fitness, hybrid classes, and online workouts, indoor cycling remains one of the most attended, most timetabled, and most requested group fitness classes in gyms across the UK and Ireland.

So why does it continue to thrive?

And more importantly for instructors…
Why is indoor cycling still one of the smartest classes to add to your timetable in 2025?

1. It Delivers Results - Fast

Indoor cycling is one of the few group fitness formats that can genuinely cater to:

• Fat loss
• Cardiovascular fitness
• Muscular endurance
• Beginner to advanced fitness levels

All in a single class.

With clear resistance control, cadence, and coaching cues, participants feel like they’ve worked hard, regardless of their starting point. That feeling of accomplishment is what keeps people coming back week after week.

From a gym manager’s point of view, it’s simple:
Classes that deliver results get rebooked.

2. It’s Low-Impact, High-Reward

One of the biggest reasons indoor cycling remains popular is accessibility.

• No complex choreography
• No impact through the joints
• Easily scaled intensity

This makes it ideal for:

• Beginners
• Older adults
• People returning from injury
• Members who “don’t enjoy the gym floor”

In a time where inclusivity and longevity matter more than ever, indoor cycling ticks a lot of boxes.

3. Music, Motivation & Community

Indoor cycling isn’t just exercise - it’s an experience.

Great cycling instructors know how to:

• Build energy through music
• Create moments of challenge and release
• Coach mindset as well as movement

That combination of music, sweat, shared effort, and atmosphere creates strong class loyalty. Many cyclists don’t just attend a class, they attend your class.

And that’s where trained instructors stand out.

4. Gyms Still Need Cycling Instructors

Despite changes in fitness trends, indoor cycling remains a core timetable staple in:

• Commercial gyms
• Leisure centres
• Corporate fitness facilities
• Boutique studios

For instructors, this means:

• Regular paid class slots
• Opportunities to cover classes easily
• A skill that transfers between facilities

Having an Indoor Cycling qualification doesn’t limit you - it opens doors.

5. Coaching Matters More Than Ever

Let’s be honest - not all cycling classes are created equal.

Participants are becoming more educated, more selective, and more aware of:

• Poor bike setup
• Unsafe coaching cues
• “Just spin and suffer” programming

This is why proper instructor training is critical.

At Fettle Fitness Education, our Indoor Cycling Instructor Training focuses on:

• Correct bike setup & rider safety
• Effective coaching cues
• Class structure and progression
• Music use & energy management
• Creating inclusive, engaging classes

Whether you’re brand new to cycling or looking to sharpen your delivery, the goal is the same:
confident instructors who run packed, repeat-booking classes.

Train With Fettle Fitness Education

If indoor cycling is already on your timetable - or you want it to be - now is the time to invest in your skills.

🚴 In-Person Indoor Cycling Instructor Training

📍 Belfast/Lisburn
✔ One-day course
✔ ActiveIQ endorsed CPD
✔ Practical, real-world coaching
✔ Certificate of completion

Perfect if you learn best face-to-face and want hands-on bike setup, coaching practice, and live feedback.

💻 Online Indoor Cycling Instructor Course

✔ Learn at your own pace
✔ Full course content & video content
✔ Ideal for busy instructors or those outside NI
✔ Same high-quality Fettle standards

Train when it suits you - without compromising on quality.

Final Thoughts

Indoor cycling isn’t popular by accident.

It works.
It’s accessible.
And when delivered well, it’s one of the most powerful group fitness experiences available.

If you want to stand out as an instructor - not just survive on the timetable proper training makes all the difference.

👉 Join us in-person training or
👉 Start the online Indoor Cycling Instructor Course today

Indoor cycling isn’t going anywhere. Make sure you’re ready to lead it.