What's one thing Spin class is lacking? Sensual videos? Massage? Champagne? Adam Levine's butt? My Friday night R Rated spin class had all that and more!
When I saw this class on ClassPass, I signed up immediately... on Monday.... and I am so glad I did, because this "Adult Only" class was full. Not one bicycle remained open. The class was 100% female; 90% age 30+ spinners. When I walked in, the owner greeted me, knowing who I was, which meant I was the only lucky ClassPasser who got a golden ticket to the show.
She warned me that this class was closer to rated X than rated R. It surprised me, but I was okay with it. One spinner assured me it was not X, and that I would be fine. Everyone prepped their bike, the ladies were jovial and excited. The owner whispered to the cyclist next to me "we should have had the booze before the class." She made sure everyone was good, and hopped on her bike letting us know that the class was basically a video class, but videos that cannot be shown in any other classes because of their content. She said that it is nothing like we normally watch, and her wine buddy yelled out "How do you know?" Instructor/Owner yelled out "S&^% That's why you're all here, let's go!"
We started with a relatively tame video. We had 45 minutes to sweat instead of 60. Since the time was condensed, she pushed us from the start. It was an intense class even without the videos. After the first video, the 2nd video... uh.... well. Ok. I can see what she's talking about. Fifty shades meets pop music. I couldn't even believe I was watching a pop star that we all know very well. Way outside the box. Our instructor mentioned that some musicians make alternative videos, so even popular songs had dirty videos associated with them. She was right! Wowzers.
The good news about these soft core videos was that many of these videos, Robin Thicke excluded, were women-in-charge-not-holding-back and not the Nudy Trudies parading around the popular guy. Except Robin Thicke... gross, dude. I can probably supply you with a list of these risque videos, but you'll have to drop me an email.
The last video, and a million sweat droplets later, was a Maroon 5 video. It was basically Adam Levine getting ready for a concert. It wasn't rated R. Luckily for all the ladies, it was an educational video that showed how to get ready for a concert from shower to stage. I think it was critical that he dropped his towel for a moment. We all cheered.
About two minutes before the final spin, instructor told us to stay after for wine, champagne, cheese, and hummus. In addition, she had a masseuse join us and give out free five minute massages. What an awesome end to any week! How can you possibly go wrong with this? Is this real? How lucky was I?
I stayed behind and had a FULL glass of champagne, and I have to admit, it felt great after a spin like this. I talked to the owner, and we talked about ClassPass and the changing landscape of the fitness industry. She had a packed house on a Friday night. She gets it. She's not afraid to take calculated risks such as this one, and it paid off.
The moral of the story is the following:
1) Champagne after workout... really great
2) You have to keep it fresh as an instructor or a student
3) Men, if your lady says she's going to R-Rated spin, GO WITH HER!
4) Adam Levine, Yes.
5) Try new stuff! Take calculated risks.
I am 100% in on spin now. Not just because the dirty videos. Actually, I really didn't care about those all that much. I love the workout, and that studio is fantastic. I think I pretty much know what two studios I will stick with....Dirty Fun Spin and Jedi Yoga Master. I just have to figure out how to work them in more often cashflow and time wise.
Happy Friday Night!
When I saw this class on ClassPass, I signed up immediately... on Monday.... and I am so glad I did, because this "Adult Only" class was full. Not one bicycle remained open. The class was 100% female; 90% age 30+ spinners. When I walked in, the owner greeted me, knowing who I was, which meant I was the only lucky ClassPasser who got a golden ticket to the show.
She warned me that this class was closer to rated X than rated R. It surprised me, but I was okay with it. One spinner assured me it was not X, and that I would be fine. Everyone prepped their bike, the ladies were jovial and excited. The owner whispered to the cyclist next to me "we should have had the booze before the class." She made sure everyone was good, and hopped on her bike letting us know that the class was basically a video class, but videos that cannot be shown in any other classes because of their content. She said that it is nothing like we normally watch, and her wine buddy yelled out "How do you know?" Instructor/Owner yelled out "S&^% That's why you're all here, let's go!"
We started with a relatively tame video. We had 45 minutes to sweat instead of 60. Since the time was condensed, she pushed us from the start. It was an intense class even without the videos. After the first video, the 2nd video... uh.... well. Ok. I can see what she's talking about. Fifty shades meets pop music. I couldn't even believe I was watching a pop star that we all know very well. Way outside the box. Our instructor mentioned that some musicians make alternative videos, so even popular songs had dirty videos associated with them. She was right! Wowzers.
The good news about these soft core videos was that many of these videos, Robin Thicke excluded, were women-in-charge-not-holding-back and not the Nudy Trudies parading around the popular guy. Except Robin Thicke... gross, dude. I can probably supply you with a list of these risque videos, but you'll have to drop me an email.
The last video, and a million sweat droplets later, was a Maroon 5 video. It was basically Adam Levine getting ready for a concert. It wasn't rated R. Luckily for all the ladies, it was an educational video that showed how to get ready for a concert from shower to stage. I think it was critical that he dropped his towel for a moment. We all cheered.
About two minutes before the final spin, instructor told us to stay after for wine, champagne, cheese, and hummus. In addition, she had a masseuse join us and give out free five minute massages. What an awesome end to any week! How can you possibly go wrong with this? Is this real? How lucky was I?
I stayed behind and had a FULL glass of champagne, and I have to admit, it felt great after a spin like this. I talked to the owner, and we talked about ClassPass and the changing landscape of the fitness industry. She had a packed house on a Friday night. She gets it. She's not afraid to take calculated risks such as this one, and it paid off.
The moral of the story is the following:
1) Champagne after workout... really great
2) You have to keep it fresh as an instructor or a student
3) Men, if your lady says she's going to R-Rated spin, GO WITH HER!
4) Adam Levine, Yes.
5) Try new stuff! Take calculated risks.
I am 100% in on spin now. Not just because the dirty videos. Actually, I really didn't care about those all that much. I love the workout, and that studio is fantastic. I think I pretty much know what two studios I will stick with....Dirty Fun Spin and Jedi Yoga Master. I just have to figure out how to work them in more often cashflow and time wise.
Happy Friday Night!
How did I not know you were blogging? I loved reading this!
ReplyDeleteJeri! How fitting. You're my first comment! I started this just to keep me on track (and I wasn't confident I'd stay on track, but it turns out I like the blogging as much as the yoga. Thank you for reading :)
DeleteLook at you being all fancy now with the blog! I signed up so now I'll know for sure when you post. You're moving and that's more than I can say for myself. And this orange...it's so vibrant and energizing!
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