It’s managed to capture the hearts (and bodies) of a long line of A-listers, with Kristen Bell recently revealing she’s the latest celebrity fan to embrace the SoulCycle fitness trend.
Creating as much buzz as Zac Efron taking his shirt off, the cycling workout has managed to hook the likes of Alessandra Ambrosio, Katie Holmes, Lady Gaga, Kyra Segwick, Lena Dunham, Brooke Shields, Kevin Bacon, Nicole Kidman, and Tom Cruise.
To find out what the big deal is, bd sat down with co-founder and co-CEO Elizabeth Cutler to discover everything you need to know about SoulCycle.
What is involved in a SoulCycle exercise class?
SoulCycle is a 45-minute full-body and mind indoor cycling workout. It’s a cardio dance party on a bike. Set to amazing playlists and lit by candlelight to eliminate self-consciousness, SoulCycle classes transport riders mentally and physically to the next level. We ride to the beat of the music and focus on the energy of the pack to push riders above and beyond their expectations.
What benefits do people see from doing a SoulCycle class?
Riders will burn calories, improve their aerobic fitness, and simultaneously tone their upper bodies using hand weights and by engaging the core. There is also a mental component of coaching - the goal is deeper than simply getting you to sweat - we help people find their personal strength and joy through exercise. SoulCycle’s instructors are like inspirational coaches encouraging riders to do their best.
What makes SoulCycle better than other fitness activities?
SoulCycle makes people feel alive! It is a combination of inspirational instructors, epic spaces, rocking music, dark rooms and candlelight, and in the end, the instructors make it all about you. We are a strong community that focuses on rhythm and the energy of the pack”, which creates a strong bond between riders.
How many calories do you burn in a one-hour class?
Riders burn between 500 to 700 calories in a 45-minute class.
Are you looking at bringing SoulCycle to Australia?
We have plans to open in London in 2015 and are looking at additional international cities for 2015 and beyond.
