Instructors
At LifesCycle we have the very best qualified and committed instructors to enhance your experience. More details coming soon, but in the meantime, if you want to find out a bit more about any of our instructors, or some information about the types of classes we provide, just give us a call on 07986 276976 or email us at theteam@lifescycle.co.uk
Hugh McInnes Owner /Instructor
Hugh has been immersed in cycling both indoors and outdoors and has been a competitive cyclist for years while working in the bicycle industry and co-owns a bike/triathlete shop in Edinburgh. http://www.thetricentre.com
Hugh completed the Norseman in 2010 and regularly competes in triathlons, duathlons and on and off road races. Hugh focuses mainly on strength and endurance and is no. 1 for more cycling specific training, but he also team teaches and adapts his style to appeal to regular classes for all throughout the week.
Andy Hunter Owner/Instructor
Andy has been a fitness enthusiast all his life, but spent the majority of his early career in the theatre as an actor/puppeteer & is qualified in drama, directing and stagefighting. He has a passion for music and more recently sound technology and loves to create his own blend of uplifting and energetic music for the studio. Andy has worked on therapeutic services using movement and drama for young people with disabilities and brings new skills and enthusiasm to all those he comes in contact with. He has played rugby all his life, and is a qualified rugby coach. Andy is a qualified instructor with SPINNING. Andy has concentrated on building a unique type of ride for the Centre with an emphasis on a more holistic approach. Andy works with seniors and is introducing Teen Spin to LifesCycle.
Andy is training for the Caledonian Etape together with a LifesCycle Team this year
Josh Bicknell
Josh’s first exposure to Spinning was in 1996/7 in New Zealand, and he qualified in 2000 and renewed his qualification in 2009. He has been part of the fitness industry for the last 17 years, throughout this time he has run his own personal training business and managed health clubs . Josh is currently a part owner of Time Fitness and Anytime Leisure.
Coming from New Zealand, it is probably no surprise that rugby has played a big part in his past – and was the reason he first arrived in the UK. When he’s not setting up gyms or selling fitness equipment, he can be found being as active as he can. Josh’s classes are suitable for anyone of any fitness level – with music that you will know and hopefully enjoy. He has an eclectic taste in music and tends to throw in the odd curve ball. Although you can expect some nice New Zealand music in every class (Fat Freddies Drop or Pitch Black). Josh has fun whenever and wherever possible
Scott Balfour
Scott has been involved in indoor cycling for
15 years, nearly 12 years teaching
He is a Level 3 TRIATHLON COACH and Swim Teacher, so use swim session patterns to challenge and motivate. He has delivered indoor cycling classes for youth swimmers up to Olympic athletes. While working for Edinburgh Leisure, I started the indoor cycling evenings with Edinburgh Triathletes in 2000 at the Commie, Meadowbank, then Craiglockart before shifting to Holmes Place/ Virgin
In a former life Scott was a maths teacher, kayak slalomist, orienteer, hill runner but latterly has specialised in triathlon at all distances from Sprint to Ironman. He has been Age Group rep at GB level and was in Scottish Team as Vet in Home Internationals. Completed 13 Ironmen with Hawaii Ironman 6 times, been World Champ AG LD 2004. One of his daughters, Kirsty, was in Olympics in Athens and Beijing
Scott provides something a bit different and a workout which can be adapted to suit your current level…. and a range of music from his eclectic collection. Earplugs are on sale.
Jeannie Hunter
Jeannie qualified in Spinning in order to help out the centre, cater for the older crowd and cover as necessary, but now team teaches occasionally with the guys and runs her own ad hoc class too. She loves to work with dance and world music, using sounds with inspiration from her Italian friends.
