Emily led an enthusiastic class at one of the best hidden locations of Flywheel we’ve yet seen. We loved her use of summer remixes for pop songs and the blend of classic rock, and we got a great workout. It was easy to get ready to work in the Flywheel locker rooms, and now that we’ve found this basement studio, we’ll be sure to return.
Flywheel has a reputation for being the hardest spin class in the city for a reason, and Emily’s class was no exception. We started off with a two song warm-up that left us competing for the top spot on the TorqBoard, with impressive competition and really high numbers! Emily herself rode along with us for the whole class and reminded us of that fact, which we appreciated. If she was suffering through the same hills, surely we’d all make it through.
Class was a pretty good blend of flat, non-technical riding in the saddle, long slow climbs, and just a few tapbacks and other “off-bike” moves to keep us interested. We really liked the way class transitioned from flat road to hill climb and thought Emily’s direction was also great – it almost felt like we were out on our road bike working through a 25-mile ride. The arms section was right towards the end and allowed us to give our legs a teensy break while we focused on bicep curls, skull crushers, and similar moves with the two and four pound bars that we got from their storage spot near our front wheel. Class ended with a series of sprints that again had us fighting with others for the top of the Torqboard. It was a great, sweaty workout.
Dani is a true pro – she clearly has a loyal following and we felt lucky to have this class with her after initially getting waitlisted. She knew some of the classgoers by name and called them out regularly and very clearly had a whole plan for how each section of class would go before she sat down – we love when an instructor has that aura of control over our workout. She used much lower-tempo songs than most spin instructors, and this suited the class very well. We definitely heard some classic rock mixed in with Beyonce and Rihanna. Some instructors seem to misjudge how long a song is and end up filling in time with extra rounds of tapbacks or sprints, but not Dani – the overall timing and pace of her class was well-controlled.
This space is somewhat confusing to find, as it is a basement floor below a Dylan’s candy bar at E. 60th Street and 3rd Avenue. Once you find the door, however, it’s a well-stocked, well-kept Flywheel location, with both a barre and cycling studio. There is a whole wall with ample locker space in different sizes and four showers, which made the line after class one of the shortest we’ve seen. Like all Flywheel studios, there is bottled water and free bananas and apples on offer for your after class snack, and the toiletry kits in the shower rooms are stuffed to the gills with Bliss products, bobby pins, q tips, you name it. Flywheel, as we mentioned, is known for being a hard cycling class, but also provides some really great amenities.
203 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022 Upper East Side Spin $$$$
FlyWheel Sports East 60th
Upper East Side Spin, $$$$
203 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022
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“4.3.2.1. 4.3.2.1.” Jordan was thorough in his count downs, keeping us on track every moment of every song. We later found out why he was so diligent in his count downs: he was a ballet dancer prior to his FlyWheel life. With a soothing, yet powerful voice and consistent focus on form, you are guaranteed to leave class feeling stronger. Whether you’re a first timer or an advanced rider, Jordan’s class suits all levels. Advice for first timers? Follow Jordan’s instruction and no one will know you’re a newbie! Side note: He is ripped, super athletic, and easy on the eyes!
Jordan’s formula equals long hills and a lot of torq. Being a dancer himself, we thought he’d be heavier on the choreography but he surprised us with only a couple of tap backs. We enjoyed the more athletic ride but if you’re into choreography and bouncin’ back and forth, you might want to reconsider. Jordan’s class is tough (expect to have heavy legs after class) but it was hard to not have fun – we rocked out to Nikki Minaj, Coldplay, and a variety of party songs.
Looking to re-energize and clear the cobwebs in your head? Jordan has come to the rescue!
FlyWheel SportsSpin
From the moment you enter the studio, Nowani is there for you! Whether you’re a beginner and need help setting up or you’re an experienced flyer trying to get stronger, she will not let you down. Nowani led an energetic, athletic and endurance-focused class. The 30-second sprints were manageable but once we hit longer sprints, our endurance was tested. Although the lactic acid was building up in our legs, begging us to give up, her nonstop encouragement got us to push through! Nowani exudes a toughness that made us want to go harder and faster. Her music selection was well-balanced spanning a variety of genres. You will not be disappointed!
Warning: enter at your own risk. This class is not for beginners.
FlyWheel SportsSpin
From the moment you enter the studio, Nowani is there for you! Whether you’re a beginner and need help setting up or you’re an experienced flyer trying to get stronger, she will not let you down. Nowani led an energetic, athletic and endurance-focused class. The 30-second sprints were manageable but once we hit longer sprints, our endurance was tested. Although the lactic acid was building up in our legs, begging us to give up, her nonstop encouragement got us to push through! Nowani exudes a toughness that made us want to go harder and faster. Her music selection was well-balanced spanning a variety of genres. You will not be disappointed!
Warning: enter at your own risk. This class is not for beginners.
FlyWheel SportsSpin
It’s hard to know how to rate Johnny because he can be a super kickass instructor with amazing playlists when he is feelin’ it, but he can also be pretty inconsistent. We recall fondly one particular class where songs bounced around from Justin Bieber to Shania Twain to the original Broadway cast recording of the musical Aida, and his energy was unflagging. However, we’ve also attended numerous classes where his playlist was much less inspired, where he doesn’t join the class in riding along, and where his direction was the same from song to song, each one ending in a 30-second sprint. We’d love for Johnny to bring his A-game more consistently and keep varying the direction, with more tapbacks or longer sprints that are fewer and further between, or with more of Johnny actually riding with us. We will say that if you sign up for an hour long class with Johnny, you are likely to get your butt kicked – he always shows up and shows up HARD for these ones.
