I've been to several spin studios and while I have my tried and true studio at my hometown in CA, Cyclebar is easily becoming a favorite.
Here's why:
AMENITIES, AMENITIES, AMENITIES!
- Each class comes with a free pair of cycle shoes you can rent, a towel, a Cyclebar 32 oz water bottle (it's yours to keep! Yes, every time, so I bring the same one haha) that you can fill with chilled or room temp water. Free lockers are available to stash your belongings. Girls, if you forgot your hair tie, bobby pin, chapstick - just pick one up in the jars at the front desk or the bathrooms.
- If you need to get ready to go somewhere immediately after your spin ride but don't have time to go home, there are 2 individual shower rooms complete with towels, deodorant spray, body spray for men and women, a hair dryer, straightener, combs, tampons, q-tips, Aveeno lotion and a plastic bag for your sweaty gym attire.
- If you just want to lightly freshen up and wipe down your sweat, you can pick up individually packaged body wipes (which I love!!).
FUN, FAT-BURNING 50-MINUTE CLASSES
- I despise workout routines that take more than an hour, which is why spin has been a top contender and Cyclebar keeps with that schedule, yay!
- Classes are incredibly varied, so if you get bored like me, there's something different everyday of the week- 80's mashup, dance party, HIIT, classic etc.
- Lots of morning and evening times!
- Weights for upper arms are a part of the spin curriculum; Cyclebar uses weight batons, which are available in 4 lb and 6 lbs.
- These classes are not easy. I repeat, NOT EASY. My legs feel like jello every time and the instructors challenge your entire class with electronic scoreboards during your ride.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
-I think a very common sentiment is that fitness studios are full of snooty instructors and staff who are not friendly or welcoming, but Cyclebar staff has been nothing but helpful - very inviting and helpful for first-timers and regulars.
-Excellent package deals! First ride is free, and currently there's a $99 unlimited month for new clients.