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April 30, 2014

“Why the heck do I do triples? Because I can"

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Shawn after class with Flywheel instructors Danny Zapata and Kari Nicolle. 

People always ask me, “Why the heck do you do triples?” I’m known for taking three classes a day at Flywheel. I have always been an athlete, but it hasn’t always been easy for me to get up and get that work out in. I have had epilepsy for 43 years. I take medication daily. I have Generalized Tonic Clonic seizures, previously known, as Grand Mal. I know they are scary for others to watch. They are scary to have. Seizures like this can cause extreme muscle pain and fatigue. One can sleep for hours after having one. For the most part, my seizures are under control. I am a very active person with a full-time job. I work in the theatre (which in New York City is a whole other type of work out). I help playwrights write. I receive about ten play submissions a week. That means I stay busy and I have to read fast. That’s pretty much how I have always lived my life. Busy and fast. Continue Reading

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In Community
April 21, 2014

I FLY For Boston: Lisa Conti Remembers the Victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing

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CNN recently covered Flywheel Boston rider Lisa Conti’s experience witnessing the Boston Marathon bombings last year. Although she didn’t run the marathon herself, she was deeply affected by the events, and as a result created the Make Room for Love Foundation which has raised over $10,000 for marathon victims in less than a year. Read her touching story on the progress MRFL has made, and how Flywheel Boston became an incredible source of support for Conti: Continue Reading

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In Instructors
April 18, 2014

Exercising while pregnant: Why FlyBarre is a great workout for pregnant women

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If you frequent FlyBarre Flatiron, you may have noticed something different about instructor Amanda Vortmann in recent months. She’s still making us pulse just as hard (third thighs are always killer!), but she’s sporting something new – a baby bump! As the Director of Continuing Education & Quality Control for FlyBarre, as well as a Master Instructor, Amanda has coached several pregnant clients successfully through their pregnancies. Now it’s her turn. After hearing that Seattle rider Alison Mitchell “Powered Up” at Flywheel every month during her pregnancy (she was #1 on the TorqBoard the day she went into labor!), we went to Amanda to learn more about the benefits of staying fit and active while expecting. Continue Reading

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In Gear
April 16, 2014

What's in My Gym Bag: Flywheel Boston Instructor Christina Lodde

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Christina Lodde, one of Flywheel’s talented Boston instructors, teaches six classes per week. Fitness and music are her passions and she dedicates most of her free time to instructing and training. When she is not on the bike at Flywheel, she’s working as a Human Resources Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers, or teaching at Barry’s Bootcamp Boston. Christina embodies the saying “You have as many hours in a day as Beyoncé!” That’s why she’s always stocked with the following items in her favorite gold lululemon gym bag: Continue Reading

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In Community
April 15, 2014

"I was #1 on the TorqBoard the day I went into labor!"

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Seattle rider Alison Mitchell shares her story:

I am a 34-year-old, type A personality, who was instantly hooked on Flywheel when I was dragged by a friend in October of 2012. I walked out of the stadium thinking, “Wow, that was more intense than running a 10K!” I had previously been a runner. A week later, my boyfriend proposed and I knew this would be the best way to get in shape for my wedding the following July. When I found out I was pregnant in February of 2013, not only did wedding plans have to change a bit (dress must now accommodate a baby bump), but I thought for sure I would have to slow down my exercise intensity. Much to my surprise, my physically active OBGYN told me that Flywheel would actually be better for me than running, since there would be an instructor in the room in case something happened, and my impending lack of balance would be stabilized by handlebars! Continue Reading

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In Fuel
April 11, 2014

FLY FUEL: INSTRUCTOR Emily Rothrock

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We’ve already emphasized the importance of staying fueled and hydrated pre and post workout and now we’ve got some snack inspiration to help you power up!

Emily Rothrock has a packed schedule – not only is she our Philadelphia Marketing Coordinator, she also teaches at our Flywheel Bryn Mawr and Center City studios. We asked Emily how she stays energized whether she’s in the saddle or tackling her inbox, she quickly offered up her five go-tos: Continue Reading

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In Gear
April 4, 2014

What's In My Gym Bag: Flywheel Philly Instructor Keli Hefele Shares her Must-Haves

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Flywheel instructor Keli Hefele has a schedule that could make anyone dizzy! After teaching one of her 6:00 am “Dawn Patrol” classes at Flywheel in Center City or Bryn Mawr, PA, Keli heads to her full-time job as a Senior Account Executive at firstPRO, an executive search firm. At the end of the day, she drives to Haverford High School where she coaches the varsity cheerleading squad. Practice generally goes until 9:00 pm every night. One her one night off of practice, you can find Keli teaching an additional Flywheel class or working out at her local gym. With an intense schedule filled with three different jobs, it’s safe to say that Keli truly lives out of her gym big. The bigger the bag, the better! What’s inside? Take a look:
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In Community
April 3, 2014

How I Found—and Kept—the Motivation to FLY

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Meet Feifei Sun, the girl who can no longer fit into her jeans: 

“I once read in a women’s magazine that whatever habits you want to have for life, you need to have by 30. So last September, six months before I was to turn 28, I signed up for the FlyBarre Challenge with the hope that I’d find, once and for all, a fitness plan I would actually stick to. Continue Reading