Flywheel Sports High-Tech Indoor Cycling Studios at Sea

Norwegian Cruise Line will open a New York City's revolutionary, high-energy indoor cycling studio, Flywheel Sports®,  on board the line's newest ships, Norwegian Breakaway in May 2013, and Norwegian Getaway, in February 2014, through a partnership with Mandara Spa.

Flywheel Sports will give fitness-conscious guests the ultimate adrenaline rush as they step into the ship's authentic, high-tech indoor cycling studios. Named "Best Fitness Classes in NYC" by Daily Candy, Flywheel launched in 2010 and has quickly become a fitness phenomenon nationwide, with over 20 studios in 11 states. In each class, highly motivational instructors lead the way, suggesting target resistance levels and RPM's for each rider to strive for. But ultimately, the riders decide how far they want to push themselves by controlling the proprietary technology on their individual bikes, arranged in stadium-style seating. Channeling the high-energy of New York City and the intoxicating vibe of Miami, each ride leaves the participants feeling energized, and motivates them to ride harder and faster than they ever thought they could.

An amazing escape that challenges the body and relaxes the mind, Flywheel classes are fully choreographed by certified Flywheel instructors and taught in a dimly lit studio, giving riders the opportunity to get lost in their workout and push themselves to the limit. Every ride is set to an incredible heart-pumping custom playlist created by the instructors from a collection of music carefully curated by Flywheel's in-house DJ and rides are synchronized to the intoxicating beats. The 45- or 60-minute class includes "climbs" and "descents," along with an upper body workout utilizing weighted bars that are attached to each bike.

Unlike bikes in other indoor cycling classes, the custom Flywheel bikes are tailor-made and feature proprietary performance tracking technology. Guests can set the positions that fit their body and comfort levels, from which they can best control their "tech-pack," an exclusive Flywheel feature, that displays the rider's resistance ("torq"), speed (RPM's) and power output (current and cumulative for the class), allowing riders to stay aware of their performance at all times. Riders with a competitive edge can even opt in to participate in the in-studio "Torqboards," large, flat-screen displays that occasionally flash leaderboards that show how each rider is performing in relation to others in the class.

Flywheel is just one exciting elements found in Norwegian Getaway's 23,000 square foot Mandara Spa and fitness center complex.

Offering the ultimate in indulgent experiences, Norwegian Getaway's tranquil Mandara Spa and thermal suite will offer guests the ultimate escape and features a rejuvenating salt room. Popular in top spas around the world, salt room therapy has been proven to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments, strengthen the immune system, promote better sleep and have a long-term positive impact on overall lung function. Spa guests visiting the Salt Room will be immersed in a dramatic grotto setting as they enjoy this unique, indulgent and beneficial spa experience. Norwegian Getaway's tranquil thermal suite also offers guests spectacular unobstructed views of the ocean, the opportunity to melt away on one of the 13 heated loungers, vitality pool, whirlpools, sauna, solarium and steam room, along with a full-service salon and barber shop.

Norwegian Getaway's spa will feature 22 treatment rooms offering more than 50 signature services for both men and women including world-renowned Elemis signature clinically-trialed face and body treatments including the sought after Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial and the Elemis Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy.  Other notable treatments include the  luxurious "24 Karat Gold Facial," Thai Herbal Poultice, Bamboo and Freestyle? massages; and two bliss® services: the bliss® triple oxygen treatment, bliss rhythm & bliss, and bliss® fatgirlslim.  The spa will also offer acupuncture, teeth whitening and cosmetic medical treatments, performed by a licensed medi-spa doctor, such as Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport?, Restylane® and Perlane®.

The full service salon will offer hair, nail, waxing and special kid-friendly services. The area also features a full service Barber Shop, exclusively for men, offering treatments including haircuts and traditional warm shaves.

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