Mind + Body
Galijasevic gave me a thorough tutorial on the bike,
and having been on many other spin bikes, I would easily
pick this one every time. The bike itself is much sturdier
than other indoor bikes: solid base, seat and handlebars
with a very smooth rotation (no clicking!) and resistance
adjustment. When set up properly, I felt like it was a part
of me, which is fantastic for an instructor-led ride. Stages
is a pioneer in cycling metrics in outdoor training and
they have brought that expertise to the indoor cycling
world. Instead of an estimated analysis of power output,
Stages puts the meter directly on the pedal for a more
exact reading.
Recognizing that not every spin aficionado is drawn to
the same experience, Workout Factory offers two differ-ing
models of spin classes: Spin Flight and Spin Rhythm.
Spin Flight makes use of the Stages on-screen technol-ogy.
The rider is able to maximize heart rate and intensity
by riding through different color zones based on individual-ized
power output. Members can track these metrics with
their own accounts to watch their fitness progression.
Spin Rhythm is a music-led class, creating a party at-mosphere
among the studio blacklights. Both classes are
instructor led and are continually changed up for variety.
Though the introduction of spin is new to Workout
Factory, visitors will find their trademark bootcamp-style
studio workouts still at the center of their programming. A
mix of resistance training and cardio make up the varied
class offerings. Classes such as Row HIIT, WF Bootcamp,
TRX Barre, TRX Strength and WF Jumpsweat incorporate
hand weights, rebounders, rowers, bodyweight, step and
TRX suspension.
I was blessed to experience one of WF’s strength/
HIIT classes called TRX Strength. Led by the lovely Lisa
Williams, the class mixed bodyweight training, TRX sus-pension
exercises and dumbbell accompanied circuits,
keeping the members moving, challenged and happy.
The layout of the studio feeds into the organization of
the classes quite well. And with Williams’ energetic and
clarity of instruction, there was a natural flow from station
to station without any lags in time or confusion among
the participants. It was a packed class and the attendees
were incredibly friendly and welcoming.
I have always been a big fan of Galijasevic’s design
aesthetic. Those who are familiar with her and her busi-nesses
know that she takes a super hands-on role in this
area. The new location doesn’t disappoint. Sleek, open
and functional, the space has her touch on every detail.
And the location could not be more suited. What was
once a skeleton of a warehouse is now another resource
for a western Queens neighborhood that is growing by
leaps and bounds.
Stop by and give it a try! Workout Factory is currently
running a grand reopening sale with several packages
detailed on their website at wfnyc.com.
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