Maranda Barskey

Maranda is one of my favorite yoga teachers and I haven’t known her very long! Having a good yoga instructor will make or break your class at least for me. She gives great instruction and will demonstrate poses if you are just starting out, but her classes are really good work out as well. Just the perfect balance of hard work and amazing positive energy.
She will make you feel so good about yourself. I always leave a little sweaty and a whole lotta HAPPY! Thanks for making my Saturdays better :). xoxo

If you are anything like me, the idea of personal training and group exercise classes can be daunting. Lucky for me (and you) Maranda is one of those rare and magical people who can motivate without intimidating or shaming those of us who are a little self conscious and uncoordinated. Plus, she can make any workout an absolute blast. I’ve had the pleasure of taking Maranda’s classes at Cycle House and working with her briefly as a personal trainer.
Cycle House: When I walked into Cycle House, I had never been to a spin class before. Maranda was so enthusiastic and welcoming while also «lovingly kicking my ass» that I was instantly hooked. Her playlists are always dope and she leads an incredibly intense ride while also giving you space to reflect and work your shit out.
Personal training: I saved up for one personal training session with Maranda and it is one of the best investments I have made to date. She really took the time to listen about my current lifestyle and future goals and tailored the next hour to specifically address those points. She is knowledgeable, intuitive, supportive and tough as nails.
Trust me, if you are willing to show up and do the work, Maranda is the perfect fitness guru to have in your corner.
It’s worth noting that Maranda also runs her own carefully curated shop of gorgeous, hand-​crafted personal and home good items (
). She truly is a woman of many talents and approaches each one with passion & integrity.

I go to different instructors at cycle house but Maranda is the best. She makes sure your form is right and that you push yourself as hard as you possibly can. She’s my favorite.

After years of trying different exercise routines (running, P90X, gym visits, etc.), my boyfriend convinced me to try spinning. I had every intention of HATING it. Over a year later, I’ve taken over 150 classes, at least half of them with Maranda. I’m in great shape. I like working out, and working my *ahem* stuff — out at the same time. I look forward to all of Maranda’s classes because I know I’m going to get a great workout, challenge myself to push beyond my comfort level, and even take an introspective look into what I’m feeling and thinking. Oh, and the music’s good too. Go visit Maranda. You’ll be glad you did.

I love Maranda! I’ve been to several of her spin classes at the amazing Cycle House. Miranda is motivating, encouraging, energetic, supportive, helpful — everything you need from someone who is suppose to motivate you to get to the next level and also someone you don’t mind seeing day after day. She has a wonderful demeanor, sweet as pie, but don’t underestimate her, she will give you a good ass kicking workout too :)

I recently moved from LA to SF, and when I think about what I miss most about LA Maranda always tops the list. I worked out with her for 2 years first at Cycle House and then as a personal trainer and health coach, and she changed my life. Hands down. If you are looking for a trainer who will not just kick your butt (with kindness) in a work out, but will also — as Maranda will often say — help you work your shit out, look no further. Maranda will transform your mind just as much as your body, and will motivate and push you to be better than you thought you could be. She is truly amazing.
When I walked into Cycle House for the first time in 2012, I had never been on a stationary bike before, and had no idea what I was doing. In what I now believe to be a sign from the universe, the instructor of that first class who got me on the bike, got me motivated, made sure I felt as comfortable as you can in your first spin class, and worked me harder than I could ever imagine was Maranda.
Working with her is high energy, fun, intense, but also reflective. She gives you the opportunity to use class as a way to work through whatever is going on in your life, and for me that has been a godsend.
She is also supremely low-​ego – this woman is in unbelievable shape and will push you to do better than you thought was your best, but she NEVER makes anyone feel bad for not being able to do everything she asks for, and she doesn’t have a diva bone in her body.
When I started doing personal training sessions with Maranda, the changes I saw in myself (my strength and stamina levels, how I carried myself, and my confidence) were all dramatic and amazing. To top it all off, she is also a health and nutrition specialist who will work with you to not just transform your diet, but also get down to the nitty gritty of transforming your mind and making you a happier and healthier human being.
Bottom line is this: Maranda has changed my life, and if you give her the chance she will change yours too.

I have been working with Maranda for the past 2 years and have seen amazing results. Maranda has a unique gift of being able to work the entire body — mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is passionate about fitness and it shows through the energy and enthusiasm she brings to every session. Maranda motivates me to push past my perceived limits to get results. Because of her efforts and dedication, I am stronger, more flexible, and leading a healthier lifestyle. Maranda is the standard by which any trainer should be measured.