How Mimi & Zuzi made it to the podium at Absolute Cycle

Today we got a chance to talk with Mimi and Zuzi, our Rockstar sister instructors at Absolute Cycle. They both share an inspiring story about their journey to the podium.

Mimi: My journey to Absolute Cycle didn’t come from my interest in the first place. I tried RPM and normal spin classes before, but I didn’t fall in love with it. When I saw Absolute You introduce Rhythm Cycling, I wasn’t sure what it was exactly, but I gave it a try because I trust the brand. My first class was with Dan at theCOMMONs. It was really tough for me as I didn’t have much cardio endurance, but when Dan started the moves, the dancing on the bike, the loud music and the amazing lighting, all I could think was...

“Yes, This is what I’m looking for!”

I walked out of the room with a big smile, ready for the next class. I kept going back for more. Eventually, I got the rhythm in every pedal stroke. Then, in March 2017, I auditioned to be an Absolute Cycle instructor and it was the best decision I ever made.

My background was typical. I used to hate working out. My previous career was a normal office job. When I worked in the office, my weight went up dramatically...During the first year, I gained 5 kg, then the next year I gained another 8 kg. It reached the point where I felt like “OK, I need to do something about this.” So I started adjusting my diet, eating cleaner and healthier. I did that for about a year, just focusing on my diet. After around 6 months, I had dropped approximately 8 kg and then my weight stabilized. I woke up one day and thought that I need to do something else to transform my body. So, I decided to do yoga here at Absolute You. My ex-boss was actually the one who recommended it. He was an Absolute You customer from the very beginning, so I trusted him! I enjoyed yoga at the time but I still wanted to explore more of what Absolute You had to offer.

Being an instructor is another level - we have to be a rider, an instructor, an entertainer, and definitely an inspiration. The training is 5 hours per day, 5 days a week, I learnt a lot - we made new friends and we had fun together. There has never been a day that I wanted to give up. Every day I worked to improve more and more. It’s not easy - but the hard work doesn’t feel as hard when you get to do something that you love and feel passionate about.

Zuzi: I used to hate working out just like Mimi. My previous company had a fitness club membership benefit but I never used it. I tried going to the park to run but ended up just walking around. Exercise and I were like garlic and vampires!

My sister has always been my motivation, she pushed and dragged me to sweat with her at Absolute Cycle. However, my first class at Absolute Cycle didn’t go so well...I fell off the bike! I was really focused as I wanted to get all the moves right like other riders in the room but I guess I didn’t have good balance. After class, I said to myself that I’m not coming back again, it was so tiring. But what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! Mimi dragged me back to the class until I got addicted to it. One day, she said to me that she wanted to quit her job and becoming an Absolute Cycle instructor. At that time, I was a global customer service at a big corporate firm. All of my colleagues said that I’m too energetic and lively to do an office job. Seeing my sister following her passion is really inspiring. I love music and dancing as much as she does, so it didn’t take me long to decide to give up my job too and join my sister.

I recently started teaching and I can honestly say this is the best job I’ve ever had. The best moment of every class is when the riders come to share their experience afterwards. Now my time is more flexible, I get to do whatever makes me happy and most importantly I get to spend more time with my family. I could never be more thankful for this opportunity that Absolute Cycle had given me.

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Indoor VS Outdoor Cycling

Indoor cycling can be addictive, especially if you like the feeling of busting calories inside a dark room submerged in booming loud music. Cycling outdoors, however, gives you the feeling of liberty that can only be experienced when you hit the road; a feeling that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

Some of the obvious differences... Outdoor:

How they work differently on your body

They can both give you a great workout

Indoor cycling can logically be more convenient, but cycling outdoors might be more adventurous

You can tune out and meditate with cycling indoors, while you can you challenge your mind by providing it with stimulation when cycling outdoors

INDOOR VS OUTDOOR CYCLING SUMMARY

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