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| - This is a three and a half star review.
I sweat and I look damn good while doing so. At least at cyc with the lights dim. In my mind. With my eyes closed. Ok I may not look pretty but neither will anyone else. You will be drenched after any cyc workout. Keoni, Daniel, Molly, and Steph worked me harder than I would on my own. That's the point of group exercise classes. Peer pressure at its finest.
I tried out cyc during a short stay in Madison. These 45 minute workouts pack a strong punch. Your legs will be screaming midway through the workout and you will be tempted to cheat with the resistance.
They offer a classes in the morning and evenings, including the weekends. One reserves a bike online. Be careful with the cancellation policy though.
There are a couple very nice, sleek bathrooms with showers. I never took advantage of them but one was always opened when I needed a quick clean-up or potty break.
Now, I feel old at cyc. It brings back memories of rushing for sororities and why I quickly realized that was not for me. But it is what it is. Im there to workout, not to socialize so I can't count that against them.
Here's the Debbie Downers-
The music. I like loud music. I blast it while driving. However, it is too loud here. I am no doctor (not yet) but I know my ringing ears after class is not a good thing. If I were to attend cyc classes for an extended period of time I would have to wear ear plugs. The fact they provide free ear plugs tells you something. You'll need them and I would recommend them! Also with the music so loud, I found it near impossible to comprehend most of what the instructors were screeching. Turn down the music a tad.
I am a fan of encouragement during my workouts. Not threats of "Im going to start the song over if you drop your arms." More motivation. Less threats.
The cost- It's expensive. Having a student discount is nice. Limiting it to undergraduates annoys me. While I am not an undergrad, I am a full time student with no income.
Because the entire workout is on a bicycle, I feel a good, tough ab workout is lacking. Abs are important. Also, the arm exercises with the hand held weights are a bit repetitive,
Cyc is a great cardio workout for all ages and sizes and abilities. You'll burn calories, your quads, and a hole in your wallet all at the same time.
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