DAVID LLOYD LEISURE LAUNCHES THE SUFFERFEST
Video-based indoor cycling classes featuring the world’s top races
David Lloyd Leisure is exclusively launching The Sufferfest, creator of the highly acclaimed video-based indoor cycling programme that is followed by enthusiasts across the world, in-club to transform the indoor cycling experience for its members.
A high intensity interval training programme (HIIT), The Sufferfest has just launched at David Lloyd Southampton and will roll out to selected additional clubs over the coming months.
The Sufferfest has been developed by world-class cycling coaches and is driven by synchronised soundtracks, creative story lines and officially licensed footage from the world's biggest races, including the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, the UCI World Championships and Paris-Roubaix.
The videos feature on-screen instructions, enabling instructors to engage more with participants and provide individualised coaching. The classes can also be run virtually without an instructor, allowing members to utilise the programme even during non-scheduled class times.
The Sufferfest programme comprises 17 different videos that cater for all tastes and abilities, ranging from group exercise enthusiasts to seasoned cyclists and triathletes - with new videos added to the collection every three months.
David Lloyd Leisure, Europe’s premier health, sports and leisure group, is the first national chain in the UK to launch the workout series as part of an exclusive agreement with The Sufferfest, and the programme will launch in club studios and gym Wattbike zones to enhance David Lloyd Leisure’s group cycling offering.
Michelle Dand, David Lloyd Leisure’s group health and fitness manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be the first nationwide health club operator in the UK to be exclusively partnering with The Sufferfest to offer our members this exciting and inspiring programme, which has been taking the indoor cycling world by storm.
“David Lloyd Leisure recognises that cycling is seeing tremendous growth in popularity both as a sport and as a way of staying active, which is why we are investing significantly in innovative solutions to keep our classes fresh and challenging with the aim of helping our members achieve their health and fitness goals – whether it’s a personal best on the track or getting into shape.
“Every video features bespoke cycling workouts aimed at achieving great results, on screen instructions and incredible footage from the world’s best races, providing a perfect blend of motivation, guidance and entertainment for riders of all abilities. Members will lose themselves in the drama, excitement and adrenaline of world-class bike racing!”
David McQuillen, The Sufferfest CEO, commented: “Indoor group cycling has remained the same for too long – the days of staring at an instructor are over. By bringing professional bike-racing video and our creative storylines into the studio, we’ve created an immersive, effective experience unlike anything indoor cyclists have ever seen. The feeling of riding with the best cyclists in the world is exhilarating.
“We’re delighted to partner with David Lloyd Leisure – a true leader and pioneer in group fitness – as they bring Sufferlandria to their members in the UK."
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About David Lloyd Leisure
The David Lloyd Leisure Group operates 81 clubs in the UK and a further 10 clubs across Europe, comprising David Lloyd Clubs , Harbour Clubs and Next Generation, plus the new high street concept, David Lloyd Studio. It has approximately 450,000 members and employs 6,000 people. This includes an expert health and fitness team of over 1,800, while it contracts the services of more than 400 tennis professionals. Across all clubs, David Lloyd Leisure has over 150 swimming pools (of which half are indoors) and offers over 10,000 exercise classes per week. Every week 20,000 children learn to swim at David Lloyd Leisure and 12,500 learn to play tennis. Its racquets facilities are unparalleled with 800 tennis courts as well as 180 badminton courts and 140 squash courts. Additional facilities include health and beauty spas, club lounges with free internet access, crèches, nurseries and specialist sports shops.
About The Sufferfest
The Sufferfest create the world’s best cycling videos for individual and group training. Every video features officially licensed footage from professional races like the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and UCI World Championships, creating an extraordinary experience guaranteed to engage, challenge and entertain athletes of all levels. The Sufferfest has a passionate following of ‘Sufferlandrians’ in 70 countries, and now brings its renowned offering to group fitness through a new licensing program for gyms and studios. For further information please visit http://www.thesufferfest.com/gyms-studios/
