Spin Class @ NYSC Soho

This might be the most intense spin class I've ever taken. It might have something to do with Red Bull the teacher (Hanna) pounded before class! She will yell and make you work. Her counting is off sometimes, but the ride itself is really intense. Expect lots of intervals! Your legs will feel like jello by the time you're ready to cool down and stretch out. The number scale Hanna uses is really helpful, but her count downs for when to sprint and when to stop are kind of confusing. You'll chuckle when you hear her transform from her normal voice to a lower "teaching" voice. But by the time you get used to that, prepare for a hard ride!

They say you should sign up for this class, but it was half empty, so you're probably okay just walking in. Click here to check out the schedule.


Instructor 4/5 stars
Music 3/5 stars
Workout 4/5

Spin w/Ed @ NYSC Glendale

Ed is the "happy medium" spin instructor, he is neither a crazed cheerleader, nor a mime that just sits on the bike and utters an instruction every 15 minutes. This class is a good balance of all spin techniques: jumps, sprints, hills, etc. It is a great workout with enough recovery periods that you're not left gasping for air at the end. It's just right for a 6:30am workout. While the music leaves a little to be desired, with lots of techno/dance beats without any singing, he does throw in the occasional popular 90's rock or current hot dance song.

Teacher 4/5
Workout 5/5
Music 3/5

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Spin @ NYSC 49th and Broadway

Even at 7-months pregnant Jill can still kick your butt! The class is intense and ever-changing. I love that she constantly has you do new things and switch up the movements so you don't get bored or stay in one position too long. Her music goes great with the workout, but don't trust her timing, cause it never really is just another 30 seconds! I checked her time against the clock on the wall and it never added up! I loved this class though and can't wait to see what she's like when she's not preggers.

Teacher: 5/5
Music: 4/5
Workout: 5/5

You'll need to sign up in advance for this class and it fills up quickly! Check out the schedule here!