Hustle & Flow Fitness

I heart Hustle & Flow. And I’m a picky bitch.
I got into spin about 5 years ago and took owner, Nicole Sciacca’s classes at two other places before she opened up her amazing studio. Yes, I stalked.
I am a teacher specific kind of student. If you’re great, I will follow you. Truth is, I have even moved across town to Silverlake and I still brave the morning commute and make the drive to Venice to take classes at H&F because no teachers or other studios have made the positive impression and impact on my workouts (and that all important workout induced emotional cleansing) like H&F.
H&F features high end Spinner Brand Bikes (so much better than the flimsy ones at other studios). Their yoga room is spacious and the entire place is hip and tidy. Filtered water available in back for refills. And a shower should you head to work right after. Free Child Care on Fridays and Kids Yoga! How is my sales pitch going?
Most importantly, the classes are all great. I can never go wrong even if I walk into a class with a new (to me) teacher. Favorite teachers include: Nicole, Tracy, Gaia, Stacia (who has retired from teaching!), Cory, Diane and Mickey.
Perhaps one of the best qualities of H&F is the community vibe. This is a place where you see familiar faces, and like Cheers (minus the booze. sad face.), everyone knows your name. It’s a very encouraging and affirming place to workout or zen out. Classes are all levels and you don’t ever feel intimidated to «keep up» on the bike or in the yoga room. You are encouraged to go at your own pace and do what feels good for you. I don’t consider myself a yogi, but I’m never feel bad if I don’t try the harder posture or don’t do the more advanced moves. On the bike, you are encouraged to do «your ride». Those of us with a competitive nature, well, you realize quickly that it ain’t about no one but you.
I’ve tried all the fancy, Glamour magazine featured studios in town, and I keep coming back to H&F. Want to feel at home? Come here.

Im so happy… perfect for me… just starting my workout back again. .very good environment

Everyone was very welcoming and friendly.
The energy was amazing. Spin class with Gaia, she likes hip hop. Her playlists are pretty good and she is extremely motivating… she rides with determination! Stay away from the windows when you are riding in the early AM (2^nd row). The sun rises and its extremely annoying when its in your eyes.
Lots of parking. Place to fill up your water bottle. 1 shower but the room is extremely small and it gets so hot and steamy in the room, you can’t even put on your clothes after you shower. I just ran with my towel to the bathroom next door to cool down a bit. I recommend showering elsewhere if you can.

I love this place. I started off as a bit of a «problem» client, yes I was that girl who complained. However, the owners very professionally and timely handled my issue, which has since not resurfaced. I mostly only spin here, and the instructors, the music, and the vibe are perfect. Friendly, motivating, and inspiring place to get my spin on. Parking is never an issue and classes are at convenient times. Great value with all of the package and monthly special options.

I have never been to a workout studio where every single worker is SOOOO KIND, HELPFUL AND HAPPY. It makes working out in this type of atmosphere so wonderful. It’s rare to find a place like this in L.A. I believe it’s a reflection of the owner, Nicole. She’s a wonderful business woman and person. Come here for a kick ass work out and good energy!

I purchased a one week unlimited package from Hustle and Flow since I live in the neighborhood and wanted to try out as many classes /​teachers that I could.
Over the course of the week, I tried morning spin classes with Stasia, Jo Ann, Gaia, and Ashley, and a yoga class with Tearson. They were all fantastic. Each teacher played awesome music and kept the energy going strong. I sweated buckets but left feeling amazing. Also, they were all so nice and offered to help me set up my bike before each class.
The facilities are great — super clean and with nice bikes. They have one shower, although I didn’t use it. Parking on Abbot Kinney is also a great perk.
Highly recommend!

This is my favorite spin class and workout studio. There are a few different categories of people who workout and I fall into that group who do it only because it’s absolutely necessary. Hustle and Flow makes it fun and (fairly) painless. The music is fantastic and the spin instructors have a knack for mixing a balanced selection of newer favorites and classics that really match the tempo and energy of each set. My favorite is the Hip Hop Friday class, and, judging by the waitlist each week, I am not alone. Speaking of waitlists and scheduling classes, H&F uses an online reservation system that is pretty easy to access and reserve and, even when there is a waitlist, most people come off the waitlist to attend a class (it has happened to me several times and only once did I not make it into my favorite class). The staff is super friendly and the instructors are motivational and helpful to even the perpetual novice such as myself. And the other people who do classes at this studio are unpretentious and friendly and there isn’t a lot of fighting over bikes (which I know can be a big problem at some other places). I’ve only taken one yoga class here because I don’t generally have time (unfortunately!) to take the dual class, but when I did, again, the music was on point and the instructor, Nicole, was very helpful in making sure that I was doing the poses correctly. And, the pièce de résistance: there’s free parking!!! All in all, if you have to work out, this is a great place to get it done.

I love everything about this studio. You leave sweaty, happy and feeling stronger (mentally and physically). The instructors are incredibly motivating and inspiring, but also fun and friendly. I’ve worked out at a lot of studios in a lot of cities and there’s simply nothing like the energy at Hustle & Flow.
Spin — I’m addicted to Nicole’s classes. It’s serious work. But she doesn’t take herself too seriously. You’re building strength in your lungs and your legs. And realizing how strong your mind already is. The music is awesome, from current hip hop to 80s throwbacks. I’ve never been so motivated to push myself before in a spin class. And nothing feels better than when Nicole calls you out for it in class. Ha! Best spin workout I’ve ever done (Soul Cycle and FlyWheel included).
Yoga — For me, it’s the perfect combination of physical and spiritual. You’ll move to great music and get the alignment cues you need to get deeper into the poses. Along with sun salutations, you’ll also try more unique poses like 8 angle or flying pigeon. They teachers have inspired me to push past my fears and explore more arm balances and inversions. They really seem to love sharing their love of yoga with you. I heart Casey’s, Tearson’s and Nicole’s classes.
Hustle & Flow will transform you and push you past where you are now. It feels like a community in the best possible way.

I love this place.
None of the usual attitude that some other small studios around town are known to have. Supportive, friendly, community vibe from the moment you walk through the door til the moment you leave. (Covered in sweat, and ready to take on the day. Bam!)
All of the instructors are amazing. They each bring their own style and musical taste to their classes. You can’t go wrong with any of them.
Seriously…No matter what level you are in your yoga practice or Spin addiction, Hustle & Flow will challenge and inspire you.

Let’s just say, I am 90 pounds down and a LOT of that is because of the awesome folks at this place. All I needed was some hustle and lots of heart… and they have it there! I literally used to be terrified of spin and said I would never go. Tracy N. who teaches there got me into it by saying «just go and cruise at your own pace». I did, and the rest was history. I started to get more and more comfortable thanks in large part to the AWESOME teachers there. They inspire you to keep pushing yourself while still letting it be «your» ride. And they all have great music. Nicole S., Tracy N., Gaia, Ashley P., Kate… and on and on. All the teachers are great and LOVE the vibe there.
Best part is that they really care and its a community. It is not a fad or somewhere you just go to check out a celeb sweating or say you tried. It is supportive, down to earth and will kick your ass in the best and most fun possible way while encouraging you to reach your goals. TRY IT. They have awesome deals overall so loyalty is a bonus unlike most places and a great deal for first-​timers. Plus, helloooo, they have yoga too! WIN

Hustle & Flow is one of the best places to get sweaty, stronger and fitter in.
I’ve done spinning in more studios in LA & the UK than John Travolta has had name pronunciation regrets and I have never left a class feeling the way I feel when I leave H&F. It offers the perfect workout combination. Spin, Strength and yoga. The quality of one is never compromised and they don’t charge the earth for you to improve yourself.
The teachers are inspiring, motivating and constantly lead by example, pushing you to your own individual challenge. Shout out to Stasia, the girl has an ear for a beat and will defiantly give you your monies worth, Noël is a mini powerhouse that will make you burn in muscles you never knew you had and Nicole for her vision and energy and for owning such a great 4 walls.

I have been taking yoga with Nicole now for about a year, and it would take an act of god for me to miss her class. She is the most amazing, knowlegable, encouraging teacher I have experienced. The studio is small, about 17 to a class and I love that. Nicole sees eveything, and if you are new she pays special attention to you to ensure you are safe. She takes time before and after class to talk to anyone that has questions. I love her classes so much, that next week I am taking her spin before yoga. I can’ hardly wait for saturday!!! She keeps her studio clean and fresh.
She has a great deal a week of unlimited classes for around $ 30, it is money well spent. Sign up you won’t regret it.

I’ve been to every spin studio on the Westside. This is the most welcoming and has the hardest workout of them all (yes, that includes you, Soul Cycle).
Nicole works hard to keep this a family friendly fitness hub in Venice. No bs Venice hipster attitude here. Just great music and a lot of sweat. Oh, and the class prices won’t break your bank (hear that, Pilates plus?).

I think the idea of going to a studio to work out can be intimidating always. I have never been more relieved walking into hustle & flow.
I was instantly greeted walking in and made to feel at home within minutes. I got there a little early because I had read online i would need to figure out my bike coordinates. I strongly recommend if it is your first time you do that as to not disrupt the warmup trying to get situated.
I did the week unlimited for $ 30 and every class I took was amazing.
Each teacher has a different style so it allowed me to find which teachers and styles i preferred and got the most out of. I highly recommend taking Stasia’s cycling class if you’re looking for an intense workout. Her music is amazing and i have literally never sweat so much in my entire life.
The online system is so easy to use I got in on every class I wanted even though the class size is only about 12 – 15 bikes.
PEO TIP: Bring LOTS of water and towel you’re essentially cycling in a sauna.

The two words I would use to describe my week at Hustle and Flow: shin sweat. Never really experienced it before, feel like it’s good for me, and now I’ll bring a towel to any and all future workouts. Only recommendations: 1. Add more hybrid classes and 2. Crank up the AC, please! Although, I think they might keep it a little toasty on purpose so you can get super sweaty and feel like you had a more effective workout than you probably did… that being said, I took advantage of the new client special ($ 30 unlimited 1 week of classes), and I saw/​felt results! If you live close by, I would recommend taking advantage of the deal or at the very least, coming in for a free first class.
11:15AM Sun Hustle and Flow with Gaia (she was subbing):
–Gaia has a really great personality and gives verbal instructions for improvement in form. Plus, she plays hip hop pop music
–30 minutes on the bike with resistance and intervals; bring lots of WATER and a towel
–yoga: really slippery from spinning sweat, so bring a towel and your own May (even though they wipe down mats after each class); at the end, Gaia gives you a little head massage. 5 stars to Gaia!
9AM Asskicker with Mary:
–light plyo (burpees, high knees, ass kicks). Cory teaches the other Asskicker class (and will be subbing for Mary for a few weeks), and according to her, difficulty rating may vary from class to class eg some weeks they incorporate weights, other times, it can just be bodyweight.
11:15AM Wed Hustle and Flow with Cory (she was subbing):
–music is more pop (some indie pop), and Cory definitely provides words of encouragement and works along side you
–yoga was not super crazy. I think it was because there were only two of us in the class, but Cory didn’t stay up in the front to demonstrate the poses. Like Gaia, Cory gives you a little head massage at the end too. 5 stars to Cory!
6:15PM Wed Yen Yoga with Jen:
–I’d never done yen yoga before, and I loved it. It’s basically a lot of sustained stretching. Very peaceful. I definitely felt it in my hips.
11:15AM Thur Hustle and Fit with Nicole (I think she was subbing?):
–Nicole is sweet; however, she does have a tendency to yell during spin and I saw her standing and clapping trying to motivate us to soldier on. I thought it was funny and it got me to push on, so I guess it worked!
–The Fit portion of the class was less intense than I expected, but it sounds like the routine for this class changes.
6:15PM Fri Happy Hour Flow with Mary:
–Mary was one of my favorite instructors for yoga. She comes around and does a lot of form correction. At the end, she also comes around to dab some essential oil on your palm; HH Flow was definitely more calming than any HH I’ve ever attended.
11:15AM Sat Hustle and Fit with Diane:
–They should call this class Asskicker; out of all the classes I took in the week trial, this one was by far the most challenging.
–The Hustle half was just okay, but the Fit portion of the class included a lot of pilates type movements. Lots of ab work, some arm work, and Diane incorporated some weights, but I’d recommend starting with 2lb or even 1lb weights. There was one guy in the class and he insisted on using 5lb weights, and at some point, I was very worried for him because he stopped everything. He looked like he was about to throw up or pass out!
Overall, I’m a fan. They offer early bird specials (probably the first few classes of the day) @ $ 12, but regularly, classes are $ 18 a pop. They are always running deals and I got a follow up call after my week trial and apparently, I can buy 5 classes for $ 50 ($ 10/​class).
Parking: come early! They have a lot, but H&F is also right next to French Market Café, so parking can be particularly tricky on the weekends. There is some street parking available though, so parking isn’t horrible.

Never have I found a fitness place that felt so much like home and a community. Not only are the classes crazy fun and effective, the teachers and students are so healthy and happy and full of life and energy. I always look forward to my classes here. I leave feeling better not only physically but mentally. They have really started a great movement at Hustle and Flow.

They nailed it. A concise and perfectly-​built spin & yoga studio on a hip street with parking in a great town with killer staff… I love it.

5+++ stars for the owner, Nicole, and both her spin and yoga classes. It seriously doesn’t get any better than her. I started spinning at Rev, their sister studio, a couple of months ago, and was pretty much set there until my friend suggested I try the 1 week for $ 30 at H&F. I tried a few different instructors, wasn’t too impressed, and ready to go back to Rev until I took Nicole’s spin class. With an activity like spinning, it’s all about the energy the instructor brings to the class, and Nicole is AMAZING!!! I can’t even describe it — you’ll understand what I mean when you take her class. The only thing I’m not a fan of is that the 2 little windows need to be closed b/​c of neighbor complaints, which pretty much turns the spinning studio into a sauna, and leaves me gasping for air and feeling like I suddenly have an asthma attack in the middle of the class.
I also ended up trying out her yoga class after only doing yoga a handful of times in my life. I tried to like yoga before since I know it’s good for me, but I swear I have exercise ADD and can’t sit in a yoga class without yawning multiple times or hating it altogether. HOWEVER, I took Nicole’s yoga class, and I hate to admit it, but I think she turned me into a yogi… or maybe just her groupie. Her yoga class is more upbeat, so I never get bored. The classes are small so she is able to pay attention to the positioning of every person in the class, and makes adjustments frequently if needed. This was really beneficial for me during my first couple of classes, and even now when I don’t know what to do.
Other pros include the free parking lot, which is huge here on the westside, the nice gals at the front desk, and the special deals they always run for buying class packages.

Just reviewing the yoga. I did not spin here. Did the 1 week special and went to a couple of yoga classes. I felt like the teacher had limited experience. It just bugs me when I go to a studio and the yoga teachers are just meh. I would not recommend for yoga.
Friendly staff.

Simply the best gym for spinning, yoga or even doing both, back to back. Super positive vibe that supports your aspirations for fitness. The spin & yoga schedules are coordinated so it makes it easy for a quick transition. You get individual attention if wanted and has a great client community. The packages are such a good price for what you get and the other businesses that partner with them are top quality. It’s totally not gimmicky like some new spin studios and if you want to learn proper cycling set up and for, to possibly prepare yourself for real road cycling this is a the best choice.
Update 5÷2014− If you want to experience a mind, body and spiritual exorcism definitely take Stasia’s class. Super big bass music choices most of the time and a talk track she takes you on that will bring you into yourself so you can leave whatever you need to on the floor in a dripping pool of sweat.