Virgin Active launches Krank Fusion – a dynamic and effective combination workout

Following the successful launch of innovative new equipment, the KRANKcycle, in 2010, Virgin Active Health Clubs is launching Krank Fusion a revolutionary combination of the well known Spinning® class and Kranking®.

Kranking® involves pedalling with your arms, turning two rotating handles separately or together in either a standing or seated position. Resistance can be increased to give your body a harder workout in a similar way to spinning. Kranking® targets muscles in the arms, shoulders, chest and back while the core muscles work hard to stabilise the body, giving you a workout from the waist up.

The Krank Fusion class will take place on the gym floor with four KRANKcycles, four spin bikes and up to eight people. This dynamic workout is 20 – 30 minutes long and participants alternate between a KRANKcycle and a Spinning bike, achieving a calorie-blasting, conditioning workout for both the upper and lower body. Blood is shunted between the upper and lower body during the workout which means the cardiovascular benefits are increased, whilst high levels of muscle activation ensure that muscle toning and conditioning benefits are maximised. The format of the class makes the cardio system work harder and focuses on short duration, high intensity training.

There is no hiding at the back of this class; in select locations, Virgin Active will be pushing members to the max by tracking their heart rate throughout the class. This will enable participants to check that they are working out at just the right level to get optimal results, therefore making the most out of their workout.

Virgin Active’s head of fitness experience, Tim Foster, emphasises the benefits of ‘fusion’ classes, “By fusing different exercise programmes and styles, participants can achieve results across a combination of muscles groups and areas in a short space of time. In the Krank Fusion class, participants can work out both the upper and lower body effectively in a 20 minute session. Fusion classes and shorter duration, higher intensity workouts are emerging fitness trends and are set to grow in popularity during the second half of this year and into 2012.”