If you’re an indoor cycling enthusiast like me, chances are you’ve tried studios all over the 305 like I have. What keeps me going back is the energy – the enthusiastic teachers who encourage you with their positivity, the amazing music and darkness of the room that makes you feel like you're in your own zone, and the sense of accomplishment you feel from yourself and everyone else in the room when the class has come to an end. While there are common elements in every indoor cycling and class, each one has its own unique stamp. And with so many indoor cycling options in Miami, you can try new studios until you find your perfect fit.This week I went to WynWheels. Founded by Nina Zevallos and Lisa Gaylord, it’s a no frills boutique studio designed to give each student that one-on-one feel. Most indoor cycling classes are usually big. It’s not uncommon for studios to have 30 or 40 plus bikes, so it’s easy to let yourself slack a bit if you’re in the back (It’s OK…we’ve all done it!). But with just 15 bikes at WynWheels, the intimacy of the room pushes you to give the workout your all. Instructors keep the energy high and they make sure that each student is able to maximize their workout and keep proper form for optimal results. The studio works with Polar H7 heart rate monitors linked to an app on students’ phones (this is optional and not required in order to take the class). Through the app, instructors will ask students to hit specific zones for a set amount of time. There are no leader boards in the room and the goal of this is for students to focus on themselves and their own results.First timers to WynWheels must take a free, 30 minute METHOD class. In METHOD you’ll be introduced to proper cycling form, the proper way to sit on the saddle, and the four levels of resistance used in every class. The levels are: One – recovery, One Plus – sprinting, Base – where most of the work in class is done, and Max effort – highest resistance for maximum effort. The class is really an intro to that personal touch that this studio is all about.Once students have been to METHOD, they are free to sign up for classes or purchase memberships. One of the many benefits of WynWheels is how affordable it is. Single rides are $18 and packages start at $55 for 5 rides. To me, the best value is the month to month unlimited rides for $89 per month and student specials start at $70 per month. If you’re a CrossFitter, you can purchase the WynWheels + CrossFit Wynwood combo pack for $175. They’re also on ClassPass and are currently running a special on GroupOn.One of Zevallos’s favorite things about her studio is the fact that it’s small and personal. It was an element that she and her partner Lisa found to be missing at other studios and something they knew they wanted to be an integral part of WynWheels. “It’s become like a family and we always go to brunch after Sunday’s class” says Zevallos. The studio’s chalk board walls are covered with the personal goals of students and encouraging messages. It’s a place to go and get your workout in, but it’s also a place to forge friendships and that’s a hard thing to find in the Magic City.Conclusion: If you are looking for an indoor cycling studio that is affordable, gives you one-on-one coaching, forms bonds with peers and instructors, and are unconcerned with the amenities found in pricier studios, WynWheels is definitely the place for you!What to bring: Water and shoes (can either be regular sneakers or clip-in cycling shoes). Towels are provided, but you can also bring your own.WynWheels is located at 56 NE 29th Street in Wynwood, in the same building as CrossFit Wynwood and Triple Threat Fitness.For more information and class schedules, visit www.wynwheels.com.
