Instructors

At LifesCycle we have the very best qualified and committed instructors to enhance your experience. More instructors’ 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 0131 555 5905 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 recently completed the Norseman 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 hos 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.

<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, i can be found being as active as i can. Josh’s classes are suitable for anyone of any fitness level – with music that you will know and hopefully enjoy.THe has an ecclectic taste in music that tends to throw in the odd curve ball. Although you can expect some nice New Zealand music in evevery class (Fat Freddies Drop or Pitch Black)
Josh has fun whenever and wherever possible

Stephen Keppie

Since becoming Spinning(R) qualified in 2001 Stephen has always looked to learn and progress.
In 2009 he completed the Spinning(R) further education programme to become a star 3 instructor.
Combining a passion for spin with his outdoor cycling experience, Stephen presents well structured, motivating classes that are normally suitable for all levels of participant. He is always adding to his hand crafted selection of class plans (updated regularly on his website). Colourful music selections enhance his journeys, choosing carefully the right song for each terrain. Expect trance / world music / movie soundtracks and anything in between.

Known as ’spin steve’ here at Lifescycle, he also runs his own mobile Personal Training & Sports Massage business – www.keppiefit.com

Scott Balfour

As well as being a talented sportsman in his own right, Scott enjoys his indoor cycling coaching, he is a top swimming coach and does lots of work with young people.

  • Gold – 2004 ITU World Long Distance Triathlon – Sater, Sweden

 Other major achievements

  • Silver – 2003 ITU World Long Distance Triathlon – Ibiza, Spain
  • Bronze – 2007 ETU European Duathlon – Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 4th in 2004 ITU World Triathlon – Madeira, Portugal
  • 10th in 2003 Hawaii World Ironman Championships
  • He has qualified for this year’s Hawaii Ironman 

Brian Dempster

Is a really experienced Spinning instructor providing fun and dynamic rides. Brian also runs his watt bike training sessions from LifesCycle.