Have A Little Soul
It’s my policy to only post about things that I have personally tried/can’t live without – this blog isn’t meant to promote or push products nor is it designed to drive certain trends (although I do like to consider myself a bit of a trendsetter…that’s just my modest opinion). However, every brief once and a while (read as RARELY) I take a break from being so self-absorbed and consider other people’s interests – today being one of these rare occasions.
I don’t cycle/spin/bike etc. It hurts (and you know exactly where…) I have tried it exactly two times and wanted to hurl my bike seat…excuse me…my “saddle” at the instructor. However, for those of you that like to work work work but never move move move forward, then I DO suggest you try SoulCycle. I have never gone and am still pretty skeptical, but from the recent chatter, their innovative and holistic approach to cardio is refreshing…almost enough to peak my interest.
SoulCycle, about as celeb saturated as Monkey Bar, keeps New Yorkers in tip top shape at their various studios (Upper West, Upper East, Tribeca, Scarsdale and summer classes at Bridgehampton’s The Barns At Butter Lane). Unlike most standard spin classes, the candlelit studios house a more fluid practice in lieu of lots of hops/bouncing into jumps (i.e. the most obnoxious part of a cycle class). incorporating hand weights, seat crunches and maybe even a few resistance bands, instructors promise a full body workout to maximize time and energy.
The 45-60 minute classes cost $32/class (cycling shoes also available for $3 rental). SoulCycle etiquette restricts the use of cell phones, Blackberries (including typing or texting) and…wait for it…wearing DIRTY LAUNDRY (reason enough for me to attend class).
Have a little soul and check it out…if you do, please report back so I know if it’s worth tackling attempt number 3 in the spin studio.
Hello All… As one of Maggie’s close girlfriends who happens to teach SPIN, I felt compelled to give some feedback on this post. I’m not a NY girl, so I don’t have the opportunity to check out soulcylce, but I would encourage readers to give spin a go.
Yes, it hurts, but I encourage my riders to give it about 4-5 classes and then its not so bad anymore. I started teaching in law school as a stress reliever and I really feel like there isn’t anything better out there. I teach every weekday, once a weekend, and I love it. Don’t be afraid to try out new instructors to find “your fit.”
Personally, I teach a feisty, tough and athletic class but a lot of other instructors prefer a calmer ride.
Anyways, I realize now that Maggie, may or may not have wanted to hurl her saddle at me, but regardless, there are tons of people that love spin and I would encourage you to give it a go.
45-60 min. Awesome music. Group Fitness. Done and done.
Meredith said this on February 16, 2010 at 2:14 PM |