If you’re following us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve seen that I was recently in New York City! I went to celebrate my birthday with my 3 sisters and we had so much fun! Although I’ve been to NYC several times before, I made sure that this trip was different. I wanted to experience this trip like a real New Yorker and ex out all of the touristy trips. No Times Square or Statue of Liberty. I wanted this trip to be as if I was actually paying the crazy amount of rent that New Yorkers do to live in this city.
One of my favorite parts of the trip was visiting the spinning studio Soul Cycle in West Village.
As soon as you walk in people greet you and are so happy and excited and ready to ride! Much like my Cleveland riders, getting up in the AM to sweat on the bike is something these New Yorkers were quite accustomed to. When I walked in and told them I was visiting from the city they kind of lit up. Was it because they I’m from Ohio or because I specifically chose their studio to visit? Either way, they seemed really interested in knowing why I was there and showing me the ropes.
They helped me get signed in, provided me my shoes (you have to wear spinning shoes there but thankfully your first time they’re free!) and took me downstairs to the studio to get me set up on the bike. I loved how attentive they were and how they went through the whole experience (even though I’m familiar with spinning) and helped me set up my bike. At this point I started getting warmed and waited for the room to fill up with eager riders that were ready to sweat!
Let’s cut to the chase here! This was one of the best rides I’ve ever had. I love spinning with my Cleveland riders, you guys rock! But the energy in this room was mind blowing. The class was 45 minutes and I literally felt like I could go for another 45 minutes and still be on this high. The teacher, Andres, was amazing to say the least. His energy alone was enough to never have coffee again.
His playlist was awesome! It was fast d & slow at the perfect times. The part that made me love him the most was when he actually got OFF of his back and started dancing with the weights. I enjoy watching the instructor on the bike with high momentum because it keeps me going when my legs feel like rubber. But the fact that I saw him up there, dripping in sweat, dancing to the music and lifting weights. Made the burning in my triceps diminish. His energy was exactly what I needed.
I’m so happy I was able to go to that exact studio and take Andres class. Although I had no idea what I was getting myself into before I walked in, I left sweaty & smiling. And really, that’s the only way to be after soul cycling.
-Laura