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In Community
July 9, 2014

I’m a mom, a wife & a doctor. This Is Why I FLY.

jaimie-1-main580Waking up at 5:15AM in the dead of winter to exercise is generally not anyone’s idea of a good time; especially when you are six months pregnant and the streets are lined with snow! However, this is pretty much how I’ve spent and continue to spend the majority of my weekday mornings. Surprisingly, when that alarm clock goes off, I wake up excited about what the next hour brings. This is because despite the fatigue, the weather and the long list of “reasons not to go,” five blocks away from my apartment is my “oasis.” Continue Reading

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In Fuel
July 3, 2014

Summer Survival Guide: 10 Foods to Eat Now

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Let’s face it: between weekly BBQs, drinks on the beach and the frequent stop for ice cream, it’s not always easy to control our diets during the summer season. Luckily, there are certain foods that can help keep you trim by reducing inflammation and bloat in the body that you’ll actually want to eat at your next gathering.  We asked  Ashley Pettit, Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Wellness & Nutrition Consultant and blogger behind Ashley Pettit Living to share her top choices on what to reach for and what to avoid during these upcoming summer weeks:
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In Fuel
July 2, 2014

It’s BBQ Season…and Red Meat is IN!

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RED MEAT: The most controversial topic when it comes to food since the “to-carb-or-not-to-carb?” debate (don’t worry, we covered that too).  Is red meat necessary? Will it make you gain weight? Isn’t it high in cholesterol? There are so many questions and so much chatter about why we shouldn’t eat read meat, but what is really true? We asked Flywheel Instructor Jaimie Bailey to weigh in.  Bailey, who has a degree in holistic nutrition from The Academy of Healing Nutrition in NYC, shares the benefits of eating specific types of red meat from added energy and muscle support to antioxidants that help fight disease. So, before you write-off the idea of eating red meat because your juice-loving friend says it’s “just not good for you,” check this out. Continue Reading

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In Instructors
June 27, 2014

The Two Sides of FlyBarre Instructor Brandon Goodman

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FlyBarre instructor and actor Brandon Kyle Goodman was born and raised in Queens New York, but spent some of his most formative years in Rome, Georgia attending boarding high school. Goodman considers himself a New Yorker with southern sensibilities, which is a polite way of him  saying “I’m nice but I still whup some ass!” (if you know him, you know this!). Brandon got into the fitness industry shortly after graduating from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in Theater. Continue Reading

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In Community
June 26, 2014

Retired Goalkeeper Kevin Hartman Takes on FlyBarre

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 “I think sometimes for a guy, it’s easy to dismiss FlyBarre’s intensity,” says retired Major League Soccer and US Soccer Goalkeeper Kevin Hartman. After participating in the six week FlyBarre Challenge, Hartman realized just how challenging (and humbling) pulsing can be. Now, Hartman gets candid about his experience. Gentlemen, it’s time to buck up and give it a try. Continue Reading

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In Community
June 25, 2014

FLYWHEEL HELPED ME SURVIVE LAW SCHOOL

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Now that the cap and gowns are off and diplomas are hanging proudly, it’s time to reflect on the hours spent researching, cramming for exams and of course, fitting in some FLY. Flywheel enthusiast Leah Rosenbaum recently graduated from NYU School of Law and credits both Flywheel and FlyBarre for helping her get through some of the toughest days. From the barre to the Bar Exam, Leah shares the reasons why making exercise a priority helped her stay focused and calm: Continue Reading

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In Tunes
June 21, 2014

FlyTunes Playlists to Help you Kick off Summer!

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We all need a little ‘fitspo from time to time, especially on a gorgeous day! Saturday, June 21st marks the official first day of summer, so to get you pumped for your next sweat session, we reached out to FLY instructors across the country and asked them for their favorite songs of the season. These playlists are not only guaranteed to motivate a workout, but they are the perfect soundtrack for beach days, weekend drives with the top down and warm nights out. Get to know these instructors, their music style, their favorite songs to FLY to and listen to their latest playlists below. Check in every Friday for new summer FLYTunes.

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In Gear
June 18, 2014

FLYGEAR: NEW CHEETAH COLLECTION

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We are thrilled to introduce our fiercest collection of FLYgear yet! Inspired by the cheetah, the world’s fastest land animal, this new line of retail features tees, tanks, leggings and sweats designed to bring out the inner prowess in our riders and pulsers. After all, the cheetah can go from 0 – 62 mph in just three seconds. We’d like to see that kind of acceleration on the bike! Check out the new looks here modeled by Master Instructors Ruth Zukerman, John Wellmann, Holly Rilinger, Danielle Devine-Baum, Natalie Cohen, Jesse Alexander, Todd Mendiola, Alison Cohen, Kate Hickl and Ryan Makely. Continue Reading

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In Community
June 17, 2014

A LOVE FOR FLYWHEEL BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER

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Recently, at the Flatiron studio in New York City, a private class was booked by a longtime rider, Michael Hamilton. Michael had been looking for the ideal place to host a special event with family and friends and he knew that Flywheel would be the perfect spot. Unlike many others who rent our studios, Michael was not celebrating a birthday or raising money for an important cause. Rather, he was planning to propose to his girlfriend, Nicki! Michael and Nicki had met at Flywheel years earlier and a Saturday morning ride became part of their weekly routine. Michael knew that getting Nicki to the studio would not be a difficult task. He also knew how much Flywheel had meant to their relationship. If had not been for their mutual love for indoor cycling, they may have never started dating. Read Michael’s story here: Continue Reading