CB Cyclebarn

CB Cyclebarn – Keeping It Fun!
By Beth Fhaner

When founder and owner Karen Casler opened CB CycleBarn® in San Clemente over two years ago, her vision was to create an indoor cycling studio grounded in customer service. Her mission to make fitness fun, and to provide a variety of classes that foster personal growth, generate a sense of community, and an opportunity for the transformation of one’s body, mind and spirit, has since become a reality.

For those unfamiliar with CB CycleBarn®, there may be a tendency to associate the studio with traditional Spin® classes and the intimidation factor that sometimes accompanies them. To the contrary, indoor cycling at TheBarn is distinctively different than Spinning® and offers a fun, safe, and effective cardio workout that provides an escape for all fitness levels.

Casler is passionate about her vision for CB CycleBarn® and has made it a priority to create an atmosphere of “open arms.” She is committed to maintaining a casual, inclusive environment where you can come as you are and be warmly welcomed. The fun-loving Casler makes riders feel at home and believes in a no-pressure attitude toward attracting new clients. She lets the studio’s results and its exceptional customer service do the talking for her. She’s so confident in her successful formula that she offers the first five classes free to local residents so they can give CB CycleBarn® a spin before making any financial commitment.

Though she has a background in group exercise and an athlete mentality, Casler’s passion is customer service, and that’s what sets TheBarn apart. Having spent countless hours in the pool as a former college athlete, she recognizes the difference between training and exercise. By treating indoor cycling as group exercise and not as indoor training for outdoor cyclists, TheBarn is able to offer something for everyone…regardless of their fitness goal. The sunny and energetic Casler is committed to helping others find their FUN. Her infectiously positive attitude and love for teaching have certainly contributed to TheBarn’s loyal following of cycling devotees and the studio’s rapid rise.

Indoor cycling is non-impact cardio that anyone can do. It’s great cross-training for any sport and an exceptional complement to water sports like surfing, stand up paddle boarding and outrigger canoeing. Whether you’re training for a cycling event or want to groove your way to health and fitness, all types and styles of riders work out side by side in the safe and encouraging studio. The Barn is also a place where families have the ability to exercise together (as long as riders are at least 4’10”— the height requirement needed for the bike).

With a team of 20 plus instructors who do what they love and love what they do, CB CycleBarn® provides the ultimate cardio workout with minimal impact on bones and joints. The minute you step through the door, you’re surrounded by a healthy, positive vibe that immediately draws you in. Loud, upbeat, percussion-based music elevates classes to the next level, and is the motivating force that drives cyclists to work through the burn. To keep workouts fresh, TheBarn offers a wide range of classes so that you can experience a total body workout one day and an inspirational mind/body connection the next.

For those cyclists wanting a more competitive workout, TheBarn offers that experience as well. The studio features bikes with power meters by STAGES® Cycling and real-time CB2 Performance IQ leaderboards, from which riders can review their stats as they pedal and receive data tracking that consists of email stats sent after every class. From the results, riders are then able to set fitness goals, track their performance and measure progress.

“The beauty of TheBarn is the fusion of music and movement,” says Casler, who has witnessed many examples of empowerment and life-changing transformations among her clientele. The results prove that when fitness is fun, people lose weight and gain confidence. She believes strongly that if you enjoy what you’re doing, you’ll keep coming back. As Casler strives to marry the integrity of traditional indoor cycling with her brand of fitness made fun, her success has led to other studio owners seeking her advice, which she gladly imparts.

CB CycleBarn® affords cyclists a variety of perks that make getting started and working out a breeze. New riders are never charged membership or gym fees and have the option to pay as they go. Scheduling a class and even a specific bike can be accomplished quickly online or on your mobile device through the studio’s reservation system. TheBarn also offers a diversity of classes at varying times to provide added convenience and flexibility.

To experience a sweat-breaking, fat-burning class for yourself, contact Karen Casler or studio manager Kat Haskins who will be more than happy to get you saddled up on a bike. For more information about CB CycleBarn®, call 949.481.5438 or visit cbcyclebarn.com.

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