Claire Kelly

Spin Instructor

Born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand - I was one of those children in which it was easier to ask “...which sport don’t you play?”. Successfully making school, regional, and national representative teams across four codes, and holding regional and national youth titles in two other codes. The pinnacle for me was being part of the New Zealand Women’s Underwater Hockey Team. I have always had a passion for people, sport, team activities, and movement - with my high level of enthusiasm, positivity, and diligence I approach all challenges and all aspects of my life.

My affinity for spinning came naturally initially as a low impact high output cardio session where I was having fun and being motivated by the instructor and music, then this evolved into an avenue to help others to improve their fitness levels and cycling ability. I have been spinning since 2009 and instructing classes since 2019, I have been fortunate enough to SPIN® and indoor cycle in many gyms with many formats around the world (UK, USA, ESPANA, and NZ, even in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on a sailing yacht when the seas were calm enough). In my cycling class, I aim to provide a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment no matter the skill level. Offering energising, cycling-inspired rides that combine - sound training principles, expert coaching, inspirational music, and a unique mind/body philosophy. I will ride with you and we will take on the terrain, I will lead you through hills, flats, mountain peaks, time trials, and interval training. Music Up! Lights Off! Let’s Ride!

Qualifications: Spinning® Instructor Certification (Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc) - “The World’s No1 Indoor Cycling Program Spinning® is the most recognised certification program on the planet. Spinning® was created by cyclists and is loved by all—athletes training for the next big race, the everyday fitness fan and everyone in between.”

Fave Food: Marinated Artichoke Hearts and any style of coleslaw (I was that kid at the Kiwi BBQ with coleslaw in her piece of bread, not a sausage)

Fave Exercise: Spinning® Cadence Building

Fave Quote: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your BALANCE, you must keep moving.” - Albert Einstein