Wimberlean. Do it. Thursdays.
August 15, 2012
August 15, 2012
August 6, 2012
i'm a spin snob. as a very early adapter, (i'm talking, helloo Johnny G territory ) and former instructor, i can sniff out a good teacher from a bad, a smart and safe class from a piece of crap within minutes.
i've been trying to get to Cycle House for ages, but with a hip replacement re-do and a couple of other hip surgeries, spinning was off my radar for a while.
well, i'm back. and Jason's class is no fucking joke. the studio is wild. no window, no light, in fact, the keep the room pitch black except for some LED candles. hmm, i'm a real natural light and fresh air person. i thought, no way, this is not going to work for me. even though i taught a wicked candle light spin class at Body and SOul back in the day, the no air thing is very challenging for this total claustro.
the class was so fucking good, it didn't even bother me. Jason was smart, savvy, perfectly positioned and postured (a former dancer), the music was wisely programmed and uplifting and hot and sexy and not annoying and loud as hell which i love.
and then there was a little light weight arm section. it was kicking my ass i was in heaven. Jason had the talk to, the perfect mixture of hardcore inspiration, humor and fun. my god, i'm fricken addicted.
he was incredible and i cannot wait to take Jason's other classes too – he seems to have all kinds of awesome things coming down the pike.
if you're a spin fantastic and have not tried Cycle House, go give it a spin, so to speak. you will not be disappointed.
May 17, 2012
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oh! and they are now on West Third Street near the Grove!
December 5, 2011
wow.
as a personal trainer and longtime fitness instructor myself – i can tell you – this work, works.
more from mike to come!
Mike Donavanik is among the top personal trainers in the fitness industry today. Based in Los Angeles, his clients include celebrities, athletes, executives, everyday people and even a few of Hollywood’s top trainers. Providing attention to detail that’s second to none, Mike’s dynamic approach, sense of humor, and high energy only add to the experience his clients have come to enjoy.
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and if you need some cool funky workout gear (if you're like me and your white sports tops are now yellow, then it's time)
August 2, 2011
Here's a hot new workout DVD from one of my fave teachers.
Grace kicks ass. I've taken her ass-kickin class at Equinox and she rocks.
(awesome taste in music too).
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(Grace has worked with celebrities including: Carrie Underwood, Robin Wright, Courtney Cox, Sarah Silverman & Nikki Reed among others)
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