January 17, 2001

Group Cycling Classes Begin At WKU'S Preston Center

Bowling Green, Ky. - Members of the Preston Health & Activities Center at Western Kentucky University have another exercise option to help stay in shape and lose those holiday pounds: X-treme Cycling, a type of indoor group cycling class.

"Group cycling classes have been very popular on other campuses," said Guy Leahy, assistant director for health and fitness at the Preston Center, "I believe Preston Center members will find X-treme Cycling to be a welcome addition to the selection of classes we offer.

One advantage of group cycling classes is variety, Leahy said. "No two classes are the same. One day, you can imagine cycling along the San Francisco waterfront, another day you could be racing in the Tour de France."

X-treme Cycling uses music, lighting and videos to simulate cycling outdoors. Participants control their own exercise intensity, so classes are appropriate for all fitness levels. Eighteen bikes are available for each class on a reservation basis. Reservations are made at the Preston Center front desk. Class schedules are posted in the Preston Center, or can be obtained by visiting the Health and Fitness Lab.

For more information, contact the Health & Fitness Lab at (270) 745-6531