Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Flywheel vs. Soulcycle: The Spin Off

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Most people are in a love/hate relationship with working out. Recently, I am alllll about the love - big thanks to Flywheel and Soulcycle. These spin classes fall somewhere in between an activity and a social affair. Yes, it is a fantastic workout; however, if you aren't wearing your new ass-tight, hip-huggin' pair of Lululemons, don't even enter the front door. To sum it up...

  Richard Simmons fitness + laypeople spin class + bitches bending over in tight spandex =
FLYWHEEL and SOULCYCLE!

There is a steamy battle between these two meccas of indoor cycling. Considering I've tried both classes (more than once), I have decided to judge a spin-off.
Pros:
  • Free water
  • Free SEXY spinning shoes
  • Free apples, oranges, and bananas
  • Hot male instructor (sexuality up for debate)
  • Packages available that reduce the price from $32 to $24/class
  • Speedometer on each bike that shows your Torque and RPMs throughout your ride
  • TV screen at the front with riders' rankings to increase competition
  • Not as "trendy" of a reputation as soulcycle (could be a pro or con depending on personal preference)
  • First class is $20
Cons:
  • $32/class without a package or membership
  • Music could be a bit louder
  • I've had 1-2 instructors that are lacking in the personality department
Pros:
  • Loud music (enough to initiate desire to go out after the class)
  • FUN instructors
  • "Trendy" reputation
  • Dark and clubby atmosphere
  • First class is $20
  • Sweeter logo

Cons:
  • $32/class
    • Packages and memberships don't reduce the price (LAME)
  • $2/water
  • $3 to rent spinning shoes
  • Roughly 60 riders squished in the cycling room as opposed to 45 at Flywheel
Winner is ... FLYWHEEL

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