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October 12, 2015

WHAT’S IN MY GYM BAG: LA MASTER INSTRUCTOR VICTOR SELF

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See what’s in Flywheel Boston instructor Victor Self’s‘ gym bag! 

Little-known fact about Flywheel LA Master Instructor Victor Self: he’s been obsessed with fitness ever since teaching aerobics in ’88 (throwback to leg warmers, neon headbands, and scrunch socks!). Fast-forward 27 years – and dozens of trends later – and the Virginia native has turned his passion into a family affair. Self has not only built a tight-knit community in the Flywheel studio, but at home as well: both he and his Flywheel-obsessed husband Chris look forward to seeing their two young daughters teach one day.

Living by his mantra, “sweat with gratitude daily,” Victor is always training hard and living life to the fullest. Here are the gym bag staples that accompany him on his journey.
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In Gear
September 30, 2015

Smells Like FLY Spirit

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Dubbed one of the greatest songs of all time, Nirvana’s 1991 hit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” brought on more than a guitar riff that gets stuck in your head for hours. The band also helped make 90s grunge fashionable — and the trend continues to live on over 20 years later. From plaid and leather to graffiti and bold text, we’ve brought a little edge to our latest FLYGear collection. Mix and match, then rock them beyond your sweat session! (Style tip: pair our tights with combat boots for a true nod to the decade.)

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In Fuel
September 29, 2015

IT’S NATIONAL COFFEE DAY! LET’S GOSSIP ABOUT JOE.

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If coffee had an Instagram account, it would likely have more followers than Taylor, Katy, and Beyoncé combined. In other words, it’s off-the-charts popular.

But like anything with an immense following comes controversy. While some people can’t function without a cup o’ Joe, others shun the liquid wonder for a variety of health reasons. The truth is, few people know that coffee has a laundry list of health benefits. To learn all about them – and celebrate National Coffee Day! — we chatted with dietitians Leah Silberman and Molly Rieger, the brains behind Tovita Nutrition, a virtual nutrition counseling and concierge service. Here, they spill the beans on coffee’s biggest perks and share tips for making it as healthy as possible. Continue Reading

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In Fuel
September 22, 2015

#FLYFuel: Atlanta Instructor Fred Smith

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Little known fact about Flywheel Atlanta instructor Fred Smith: he’s also an entrepreneur who’s building his own hotel brand. In other words, he’s a busy, on-the-go kind of guy. Involved with fitness since he was 15, Fred enjoys finding new ways to mix up both his workouts and diet. But he’s the first to admit that he’s not perfect. “I have my good times and my ‘bad’ times, but my new healthy habits have stuck for the past five months!” Read on for his favorite eats.

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Stephanie Weaver
In Community
September 18, 2015

8 Things a Marathon Runner Learned From Training at Flywheel

Kelly Roberts, the funny-girl blogger (and animated face!) behind Run, Selfie, Repeat is known for posting up a storm; she shares her stats, struggles and sweaty selfies from her runs, and most recently, her cross-training rides at Flywheel. But she wasn’t always known as the athletic type. As Roberts gears up to run the Berlin and NYC Marathons this fall, she is also celebrating her one-year FLY-versary today. Here, the self-proclaimed “FLY-addict” shares a hilariously honest list of eight key learnings from embracing athleticism, overcoming grief, and turning up the Torq. Continue Reading