r/SoulCycle_Riders

I could totally be making this first part up, but any Lululemon items that I have bought from a studio does not fit the same as if I bought it from the Lululemon store. Almost all of them run small, I always size up if I’m buying soul branded Lulu. I especially notice it in the zip ups and the leggings. I also bought my boyfriend a soul branded metal vent T-shirt and pace breaker shorts in his usual size from Lululemon store and the SoulCycle ones were skin tight. Is this a thing?

Also on a secondary note, does SoulCycle mark up? Every lululemon item is at least $20 more expensive at soul vs lululemon. I noticed for example my bfs usual pace breakers were $88 from soul but they’re $68 from lulu for the exact same model just no logo.

Has anyone else noticed this or can any current or former employees provide insight. Makes ordering online from soul shop a shot in the dark.

I’m starting the IVF process after some pregnancy loss/miscarriage experiences and I usually ride SoulCycle about 3 to 4 times a week. It’s a huge stress reliever and part of my routine, so I’m curious how others handled workouts during stims, egg retrieval, or embryo transfer.

Did anyone keep riding during IVF or egg freezing? Did your doctor tell you to stop completely or just modify intensity? I’ve heard mixed things about high-intensity workouts during stims because of enlarged ovaries, but I’d love to hear real experiences from other riders. 💛

Went to three different studios in NYC this past week and noticed none of them had gum? 😭 I know it’s silly but it was nice to have something to freshen my breath if I had a coffee.

Thinking about going to WEHO to take Lo's class at 6am on a Friday but have never been there before! Where is there to park around there?

Does anyone know how to find community rides? Would love to take free soulcycle classes but only ever see an instructor advertise their community rides on social media after the class has already passed. Is there a certain way to online or in the app or is it kind of iykyk. Let me know !!

opinions on soulcycle instructors in philly? good and bad trying to figure out who I want to try next.

Also what are the rules (if any) w engaging with riders because i find some instructors seem to “favor” some riders over others and why do I seem to engage with some instructors in philly but they don’t reciprocate?

No real fanfare. Just a small acknowledgement from the instructor at the start of class. I'm good with that.

The real prize is my blood pressure went all the way down recently... 106/66. Even on the small dose of bp meds I'm on (2.5mg omlesartan) I've never had blood pressure this good. It used to be in the high 140s/low 150s and 90-something on the bottom number. I could actually walk decent distances now (compared to before) without the feeling of getting dizzy and wanting to sit down and rest. With just bp meds alone (and 3+ times per week of Bikram yoga) my bp was ~120/80 so this is a win for me.

Maisy was scheduled for the 7 am in Brentwood this morning but didn’t make it, so they had to cancel the class and send everyone home. Does anyone know what happened?

Does Sam Y always end his class w Baby by Justin Bieber or is it just a coincidence it's happened a couple times for me hahaha

Took Rachel class this morning at Noho and she was celebrating like 4 different people in the room- she has the best energy… one of my fav instructors in NYC- how do we feel about her?

I started riding at NoHo again and I’ve noticed that the studio is so much cleaner! I think there have been some changes in management?? Clearly for the better!

I landed in San Diego this morning and was going to take Janelle’s class this week but she’s now off the schedule. Does anyone know what happened?

visiting NYC and would love to do a SoulCycle ride! Staying in Upper West Side but will travel. Looking for fun instructors with fun music (nothing too untz untzy as I find that boring) and class vibes with loads of wooos. Thank you!

not to pry but she did post on her story…anyone know what’s going on? she said she needs a healer because her body isn’t responding to western medicine. I noticed she hadn't been on the at home live stream in a few weeks and they were changing her classes to replays. I hope she’s ok!

I’ll be moving to Miami next month and curious which studio is everyone’s fav and which instructors are the best? I love edm, high energy rides!

Hey friends! I recently moved to NYC and am thinking of signing up for some SoulCycle classes. I’d love recommendations for beginner friendly classes, instructors, or studios.

For context, I’ve never taken a spin class before. I’m reasonably fit, but not super athletic, and I’m a little nervous about being way out of my depth, so I’d especially appreciate recs for instructors who are good for first timers. I live in Midtown East, so the closest studios for me would be E 54th St and Bryant Park, but I’m happy to go to a different studio too if there’s a class/instructor that’s especially worth it.

Thanks!

P.S. Feel free to drop any advice you might have for a first timer in the comments too!