Rick's Spin Santa Barbara: Instructor Bio

Experience:

Rick is a lifelong cyclist and all-around outdoor athlete who discovered the magic of the Spin class in the year 2000 while recovering from a heart muscle injury. In 2002, he became a certified Spin instructor and began teaching classes at Gold's Gym (now Spectrum Clubs) and the Goleta Valley Athletic Club in Santa Barbara, CA.
Rick also holds an IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer certificate and is a certified Yoga instructor. When not at the Club or on the road, Rick works as a scientific computing consultant at UC Santa Barbara's NCEAS Ecological Research Center. Click here to learn about Rick's day job.

Rick's been at this a looong time: His first Bike Tour of California

Three Weeks, 1200 Miles, no Carbon Fiber

Rick's Five Rules for the Perfect Spin Class:

1) If time passes slowly in a Spin class, the instructor is not doing their job.

2) Great music sets the tone for a great Spin ride.

3) Its NOT just about the legs: Almost every Spin ride should provide a full-body workout.

4) Heart Rate Games are Good: In a Spin class, the rider's heart rates should never remain in one place.

5) As with the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe: Never forget your towel!

Share YOUR ideas for the perfect Spin Class: Send an email to Rick with suggestions, feedback!

	Meet The Instructor: Rick Reeves
Home Instructor Bio Good Reading Spin Music Yoga Corner Members' Area	Experience: Rick is a lifelong cyclist and all-around outdoor athlete who discovered the magic of the Spin class in the year 2000 while recovering from a heart muscle injury. In 2002, he became a certified Spin instructor and began teaching classes at Gold's Gym (now Spectrum Clubs) and the Goleta Valley Athletic Club in Santa Barbara, CA. Rick also holds an IFPA Personal Fitness Trainer certificate and is a certified Yoga instructor. When not at the Club or on the road, Rick works as a scientific computing consultant at UC Santa Barbara's NCEAS Ecological Research Center. Click here to learn about Rick's day job. Rick's been at this a looong time: His first Bike Tour of California Three Weeks, 1200 Miles, no Carbon Fiber Rick's Five Rules for the Perfect Spin Class: 1) If time passes slowly in a Spin class, the instructor is not doing their job. 2) Great music sets the tone for a great Spin ride. 3) Its NOT just about the legs: Almost every Spin ride should provide a full-body workout. 4) Heart Rate Games are Good: In a Spin class, the rider's heart rates should never remain in one place. 5) As with the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Universe: Never forget your towel! Share YOUR ideas for the perfect Spin Class: Send an email to Rick with suggestions, feedback!