Cyc Fitness

OBSESSED!
I found this place on class pass and boy am I hooked. I love this place. I have been to a lot of spin classes (probably over 20) and this is top 3. Every instructor has been amazing. I love the playlists and use of the drum. there are more arm sequences in this class than most but its great! I feel like I really get a full body workout and am always sore the next day. instructors are personable and passionate and most important– FUN. get in a class today!

I’ve tried a bunch of other spin studios in the city and I personally think that Cyc and Soulcycle are the best (this obviously depends on the instructor cause it could be a hit or miss). I always end up burning close to 500 calories in these classes and my favorite instructor is Tom (he is over the top but will keep you movin and shakin until the end).
Unlike other reviewers, one star off causeI don’t love that it’s inside a DB gym, the rental shoes are sometimes smelly/​soggy and the water purchased at the counter is almost always room temp.

BEST WORKOUT I’VE EVER HAD! I’m all about trying different fitness classes and I’ve tried multiple spin classes trying to understand the hype… well now I get it.
Classes are not cheap but they’re worth every penny! These classes are not just about getting a workout but it’s a full body experience inside and out. Sounds so corny, I know, but it kicks your physical ass and uplifts your inner self. Cyc gives you more energy and makes you feel better by 100%. Also makes me sore for the next day or two and I workout on a regular basis. I’m a runner so Cyc targets my other muscles I don’t use while running. They use upper body weights while on the bike so you get a full body work out.
The music selections are pretty awesome too. It’s all about riding with the beat and finding your rhythm. Each instructor has their own playlist and workouts but honestly I haven’t had a bad instructor.
Definitely the best spin studio in the city.

I am officially addicted to spinning. Guys. Literally. FORGET SOULCYCLE. Cyc is where it’s at! Bomb ass music, bomb ass instructors, and bomb ass gym facilities. You will be soaked by the time the session is over (it’s fun af, I promise). I’m a student and got a discount on a package of 20 (or 24, can’t remember exactly). I’m looking to get another package with them again for next semester. You won’t want to miss out!

Need a Soul Cycle fix? I did too and tried virtually every cycling studio on ClassPass to find that vibe. I was starting to think I’d have to crawl back to Soul with my tail between my legs for thinking I could find another comparable spin workout.
Then I found Cyc, which dare I say it — might be even better than Soul. Great environment, great instructors and a bigger focus on the weight segments (2 – 3 per class) which I really enjoy. If you’re into the metrics, this isn’t for you but if you like a «lose yourself» kind of spin class, Cyc is the real deal.

i’ve tried numerous cycling studios and this is one of my top choices to choose on CP! (also when i don’t have $ to splurge on soul cycle). the instructors are great and you get a sweaty workout. i love the location since it’s so close to the east village and i can get my noodle fix right after the workouts. $ 2 for shoe rentals and bring your own locks for the lockers.

Obsessed with cyc!!! They are amazing and more affordable than soulcycle. I’m a big fan of both places bc they focus on different things. Cyc tries to mix it up and imitate different sports so you are sweating and working out your upper body as well as your legs. While soulcycle is fun and focuses more on the beats of the music. Keoni and Tom are my favorite instructors and I would really recommend them. They are just amazing!

I have been here a few times and while the facility is quite nice, that being the overall gym you can access, I have determined the spin classes are not for me. I go to a variety of clubs around the city and prefer those that focus on what spinning does best, cardio. I do other workouts for upper body and core which are much more effective than anything you can do on a bike.
The bikes lack computers so its hard to judge how your doing and the room can be so warm the sweat is more from the environment than the workout.
There were endless tap backs (which I find silly to be honest) and a few more positions (I think 5) instead of the 3 the other clubs like Fly, Peleton, Swerve focus on.
I couldnt get into this ride and enjoyed the rest of the club.
Oh the room is pretty dark, some people just do their own thing no matter what. There was an odd 60’s something woman just looking side to side wearing a regular braw and a skirt and the poor girl next to her was obviously uncomfortable (and the class was mostly vacant).
So I guess this place is a good match for others, I just found it too unfocused on cycling and more on things you can do half well on a bike.
Shoes– are not included by the way. You can rent them.

We came for Marc’s class on Sunday. What a great way to kick off the day!!! He was fun, energized and cute!!! The class was tough, but he explained ways that you could modify. It was a good combination of cycling and arm work. My triceps are talking to me today! His playlist was good and I kind of wanted to jump off my bike and bang that drum. We left sweaty and with a smile.

Where to start?
Up until recently, I have given 4 – 5 stars mostly to exercise facilities and have honestly enjoyed my experiences there. Maybe because I chose the studios as home gyms and done personal experience research before joining and staying for long periods of time. Using classpass though for monetary reasons and to mix things up, I am forced to try different studios and have to go by the Unilocal reviews and those tips from friends to find the right ones for me, and the fact that I am particular in some ways, definitely affects my reviews. So maybe for those like me this will resonate.
To begin, the space is beautiful– there is no questioning that– From the staircase to the elevator art, its just gorgeous. Their locker room is lit up like a club’s bathroom, is neverending and is lush and lovely– not a typical locker room in the least. May be the only reason I will ever return.
Cyc spin review: I am assigned bike 2, and proceed (in a half empty class) to be the only one on the side facing the instructor and in front of all the other spinners, even though the main front 3 facing rows were more than half empty. I do not know if that is because those seats were reserved for classpass-​ers (beware), but it was weird and not comfortable. I am an avid spinner, brought my own clip in shoes, so it was not like I was ‘embarrassed’, there was just no reason for me to be singled out in the front of an exercise class. That began my annoying experience.
My personal clip in shoes would not click in (one side was broken), so I had to go get their shoes, and the arches were so high they hurt my feet and gave me cramps. But it is what it is.
So the music is great– it is loud, but fine as Marc’s mic was not too loud or screechy (problems I have seen in other studios), and I got to hear a remix of Ginuwines «Ride my pony», which was very cool. What was not cool was the room– the ‘portable floor air conditioner’ was set to 70, the fans were not on, and it was warm before we began. I just spin better in a cooler room. That is MY preference, you sweat when you spin as it is, I just don’t get this whole hot room thing now for all types of exercise– this is not hot yoga ;) But I digress…
Now for the gimmicks: The drum is completely unnecessary, and if the studio is trying to set itself apart, they should jump on the free water, free shoe, fresh fruit bandwagon first, instead of buying a drum that adds nothing to the already great music. It could be entertaining if there was a dedicated drummer puttin on a show, but the instructor jumping on and off the bike, turning the lights from red to blue to green, was just too much and distracting. I certainly did not get a great workout– it was like I was biking in a club.
Lets not discuss the fact they call themselves cycologists, not spin instructors. I. Can’t. Even
Funny but not so funny: I actually injured my thumb in spin class! For the arm workout portion they use these like mini punching bags filled with sand, instead of weights or a bar, and besides my hands being small, and barely reaching around them, the way they had to be held, put so much pressure on my thumb I was in pain on my «carpal tunnel» hand, that I had to skip the second set of armwork and just spin. The arm moves were different, very boxing like, which I appreciated, but the second set of moves were awkward on a bike, and really took away from the spinning and since I was in pain anyway, I skipped it. Glad I did and am not feeling it today in my thumb (I don’t feel it in my legs either FYI).
Best part of class– the finale. You reduce your resistance, and sprint to the finish line. The «cycologist» turns off all the lights, and it’s just you and the bike, in the pitch dark room. Then the music stops, all you hear is the spinning of the bikes, and it is very peaceful. Ommmmmm.
The instructor was great and very positive and friendly, so it is nothing against him– just the studio is not for me. Flywheel is the only studio that takes temperature into effect, gives free water, fruit and shoes, and is the most high tech. For me, this is the only place to go.
Go spin in peace.

I tried a class today and it blew my mind! I’ve done flywheel and have loved it. I’ve only stopped because I can’t justify the price and I didn’t love it that much. Cyc fitness was the first workout that I spinner and my arms, abs and back are killing me. The instructor, Jess, was awesome and the atmosphere was out of this world. She plays this drum and I love the different lighting on different songs. Best 45 minutes.
Also David Barton gym is just the most cool space ever! Highly recommend it for those seeking a hard working yet fun class. It went by so quickly and I plan on coming often.

I love Cyc. It’s on class pass and I have been there several times there. It is your pretty standard cycling class with some strength training work. There are instructors are super motivating with being annoying.
They also offer earplugs which is great for me because generally I can’t stand the loud music played in cycling studios. Since it is in David Barton gym the locker rooms are also great. They are very large with towels, shampoo, conditioners, stream room and lockers.
I went on Easter once and they had hidden eggs all over the studio with free gifts and coupons inside, which I thought was super cute.
You do have to bring or rent cycling shoes (for a few dollars), although for your first class they let you rent them for free.

I’m hooked on Cyc! I spin twice a week now. I found Cyc through a gilt city offer over a year ago. It’s by far the best full body workout! The music is fantastic in a club like atmosphere. The instructors are full of energy and entertaining!
One of my favorite things about Cyc is you have full access to David Barton Gym two hours before and after class. There’s a steam room in the shower area that’s amazing after a good spin class. I usually marinate in there 15 min after class.
The locker rooms are super spacious unlike the cramped subway car feel of Soul Cycle.
If you want to lift your ass a few inches, get into a Cyc class

I am OBSESSED with Cyc. I was once an avid soul cycler and thought I could never love a place as much. I hate the numbers (RPM blah blah blah) on a lot of spin places and I HAVE to work out to the beat of the music, so my choices are limited in the spin world. I thought Soul Cycle was it, but then I discovered CYC and I’ll never go anywhere else!!! First of all, I do it through classpass usually, but the classes here are only 25 per class which is so much better than all the other places. Every teacher and person who works there is SO nice and chatty and always asks my name. They’re very inclusive.
There are usually 4 songs of arms with these little sandbag weights. They do sport themed arms so there will be a song of boxing, basketball, volleyball, swimming, rowing, whatever they choose. And they’re awesome. It’s always super hard but doable, I usually only have to drop out a few times when I feel like I can’t breathe. Such a full body, mind, and soul experience. I always feel like I’m gonna pass out/​cry from emotion in the last 10 mins (in the BEST way possible).
I’ve taken from Natalie, Weedee, Claudia, Arlene, and Tom, and they were all super nice, and AMAZING teachers. Tom may have been my favorite because he was so motivational and was skipping around the room and at one point doing pussy pops on the ground and I just loved him, Natalie’s class was definitely the hardest, but I love them all!!!

The instructors at Cyc (cycologists har har) really bring it with their energy. I’ve taken classes with Steph and Natalie and they were both bouncing off the walls (in a good way). Cyc classes really focus on a total body workout and are really challenging. I can’t get through the entire arm workout without taking a break. There were a lot of tap backs and sprints which I loved.
Annoyingly there is a lot of fiddling with the lights and it’s hard to hear the instructors (I think they wear the mic too close to their face?) but other than that Cyc is a great place for a fun ride.

I’m a spinning newbie, so I don’t have much experience to make a fair judgment, but I can tell what I enjoyed about this incredible and unusual gym. It looks nothing like any other gym I’ve seen.
The Cyc studio is on the lower level of the gym. First time spinners get complimentary shoes, otherwise it’s $ 2 to rent a pair. Any queasy germ fears you have can be calmed, because they sterilize and clean everything obsessively.
The music in the class is loud. Like really LOUD. I could hardly hear the cues, but after two or three songs I was starting to catch on. I’m more of a rowing/​yoga/​Pilates kinda gal, and this workout is still kicking my ass hours later. The instructor (Tom) came over and helped me get situated and adjusted my resistance. The class was enjoyable, tough, and challenging – be sure to drink lots of water.
The locker room was like a spa. Bring your own lock, they provide the rest – towels, shampoo, conditioner, even Q tips and blow driers. The steam room felt so refreshing, and the showers were squeaky clean.
For a first timer, this was a really great experience, and I’d definitely come back again!

This is a bold statement in the crowded world of NYC indoor cycling, but I think this is the most fun and effective workout you’re going to have while clipped into a bike. I think Tom is a newish instructor, but his theme rides (Britney vs. Christina; Whitney vs. Mariah, etc.) are so on point. Facilities (DB Astor Place) stand the test where it matters — roomy locker room, plenty of showers, etc. I’m sorry Peloton, I rather have more room in the locker room and one less loungey couch.
Highly recommend. Apparently word is out because there are definitely fewer bikes available on ClassPass.

I recently tried two spinning classes at Cyc Fitness and — though both were fun workouts, I don’t think the place is quite for me.
My biggest qualm with the class was its focus on theatrics. The instructors kept dimming the lights, then turning on the blue lights, then turning the lights off. I understand that the studio is trying to keep up with the fun-​spirited, «club-​like» atmosphere, but honestly when I work out, I’m not really trying to rave. The drum beating was pretty distracting and often felt off-​beat.
My cycologists were Savannah and Natalie. Natalie was peppy and pretty encouraging. Savannah was also pretty enthusiastic, but I honestly felt a bit uncomfortable during parts of her class — she may just be a newer instructor and finding her vibe.
The workout is 45 minutes. Everything kicked off with a speed section. Next was an arm workout — which was pretty fantastic. Using a couple, plush weights you go through shoulders, biceps and triceps. Next was the hill section. I was hoping it would last longer (ha) but in both classes, we only went for about three quarters of a song. Each class ended with a 30-​sec sprint in the dark.
On a side note — and I never thought I would say this — the showers were so dark! I took a shower after my 8:30pm class and it honestly felt like a low budget serial killer movie.

Love, Love, LOVE this studio! I started coming right as it opened up in late January 2014, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The vibe of the class is fun, and I enjoy the ride, the music, and the instruction. My favorite instructor is Keoni Hudoba, who created the class, and a close second is Kyle and then Amber. I’ve taken a bunch of classes with other cycologists and I am sticking to these three. ALSO, it’s much cheaper ($ 25 per class) than the other crazy prices Flywheel, Soul are charging… and the prices get better once you get packages.
For the 45 minute class, be prepared to WORK OUT! My opinion is that Keoni’s classes are the toughest, since his endurance sprints/​parts are very long, and he encourages more resistance. Each bike comes with two 2 lb weights, though you can choose 3, 4, or 1 lb weights. My very first spin class I thought I was going to die — but then I found that going about weekly really helped me cross-​train and complemented my marathon training. I am also convinced that spinning at CYC helped strengthen my quads, which powered me up 72 flights of stairs at 4 WTC for a fundraising event for cancer research.
TIPS:
+ Get there a little earlier than the class (5 – 10 min) (if you need help setting up, there are plenty of staff members walking around).
+ Bring a big bottle of water with you! (or you can buy it there).
+ Bring a lock for the David Barton lockers.
+ You can rent shoes for $ 2 — if you have a credit card on file, they’ll just charge your card each time you rent. Or bring your own.
+ If you want to, wear some fun florescent clothing because when the black lights come on, you’ll be glowing/​visible and it’ll be apparent if you’re slacking off: P
+ If you think you’re going to be late, call the studio and let them know in advance. They’ll hold your seat for 5 minutes after the class starts. (Otherwise, they’ll give it away to the wait list). This has saved me a whole bunch of times, esp with train delays and when I’ve literally walked into the studio a minute after class started.
OVERALL: 5 Stars because the classes are tough but fun, the instructors are great, motivating, and energetic, and because you can use the gym 2 hours before or after your class if you’re so inclined to do more work. I’ve brought my sister, my bf, and my friends to ride with me, and they all agree that they worked their asses off! I’ve taken classes at Soulcycle, Swerve, Flywheel, and BFX and was not a fan of their focus on metrics and did not enjoy the class format/​music/​instructors.
I am so addicted to CYC that I even recently committed to a 50 class pack for the year. See you at the studio! #cyclove

I’ve come here many times already and it’s my favorite spin place. I only come on weeknights but have taken classes with a few of the instructors and each have their own way of getting you going. The one who revs up the pace the best is Keoni (it’s his co). You can buy classes, book, and cancel online so it’s really convenient. I also like renting the shoes for $ 2 which gets charged directly to your account. The vibe is great + you can use DBG for up to 2hrs after your class so you can cram in some more fitness if you can bare it.
The only thing I don’t like is that you have 24hrs to cancel a ride and they’ll offer you a 1 time courtesy the first time you break that rule (I had to when I got sick). But if you have a meeting that runs late or a train that’s delayed — you just forfeited your class. Don’t let that stop you from booking though — you can book up to 30min prior to taking the class so if you’re unsure just book it last minute (if there’s any space available).
I took a 2 week break to see if I really missed it and I did — it’s a good time, great energy, and the music/​mood it awesome. You have to at least try it ONCE.