All men are created equal…

But all spin instructors aren’t, at least in a sense that they are all very different in the ways they teach, what moves they do, and most importantly what music they listen to!! One of my biggest pet peeves is going to a class that doesn’t have a good instructor!

Since I injured my hip running a half-marathon three years ago now, I had to get creative with my workouts. I got into spin while I was in college but it wasn’t until after this injury that I started looking at the classes more seriously.

I have been a member at Lifetime Fitness since December 2008- before I was a member at the YMCA. I really enjoy Lifetime because of the multiple locations around the cities and the amount of classes they have each day made to fit everyone’s schedule. If you are looking to try something new and fun I definitely recommend looking into a spin class at your nearest Lifetime. Above is a picture of a outdoor spin class from when Lifetime broke it's world record of the largest spin class once again.

Here are my top favorite instructors and why:

1. EJ T. SLP (Saint Louis Park) Lifetime 6:00am Mondays and 6:00pm Thursdays- very motivating, super cute, GREAT music
2. Katie and Mary, SLP Lifetime 6:00pm Mondays- motivating, very enthusiastic, GREAT music
3. Justin R, Target Center Lifetime 5:30pm Wednesday (90minute ride) and 5:30pm Thursdays- has a disco light, motivating, good/great music (Thursday is TRL, total request live!!)
4. Ann H, SLP Lifetime 9:30 am Saturday morning-motivating, music is pretty good- there were only a few songs I hated but she is very open to taking requests or suggestions for future classes! 

 If you are planning on checking one of these out let me know and we can go together! Lifetime offers two week free passes on their website- and from my experience you can usually use two weeks at one location and then two weeks at another etc. until finally you will have to commit to a membership. And if you are under 27 ask about the discount!