Rhythm Cycle Therapy

The magic happens behind this door!

As an ultrarunner, I know the importance of cross-training, but had never found an activity that stuck until I discovered RhythmCycle.

The studio was founded  by the fabulous Lisa Larson (aka Lisa Lisa) and the classes are taught based on moving to the rhythm of the music.  They incorporate lunges, squats, pushups, intervals and sometimes even weights so you end up burning more calories than your standard spin class while getting a complete body workout.  There's something about internalizing the music and using the movement on the bike as a form of expression that creates a sweaty, zen-like experience for the riders.  All of the instructors use the same approach to teaching, so once you get the hang of the moves, you can go to any class and have the same expectations met and exceeded.

My Sugar Skull tank under the black light :-)

The website is amazing as well!  You are able to register and actually pick your bike, so there is no concern of having to get there super early to make sure you aren't stuck in the front if you are attention-shy.  Granted, with the black light, everyone looks tan and fabulous anyway, so it wouldn't matter :-)


I have gone from cross training once or twice a month to a full on spin junkie thanks to my Rhythm Cycle family and that's what it is-truly a small family.  They knew my name after my first ride and by the time I get my shoes on and walk over to the desk, they've usually checked me in already.  Every member of the staff is really genuine and cares about your input and life in general.   The other day I came in and one of the riders was talking to an instructor about a particular injury she was struggling with.  The instructor was sincerely concerned, gave the rider some advice and stretches to do to try to alleviate the pain.  It's this kind of "above and beyond" treatment that keeps all of us spin-addicts coming back!  You can find me at Rhythm Cycle four to five days a week in addition to the crazy miles I log on my feet, which is a definite life change for me--it also helps that I have arm muscles thanks to the push ups for the first time in my adult life!



I want to thank Lisa-Lisa and the staff at Rhythm Cycle for making it so easy for me to step out of my comfort zone and try something new.  I've been a runner for the last eight years and an ultramarathoner for the last year and a half, but all I've ever done is run...until now :-)