I've worked out at different studios and love Inspyr. For your free first class, you should get there early so they can give you a tour and show you how to use the equipment. Their instructors are so enthusiastic and I love the other members. It's quite a community! There's even a fun Facebook group that members and instructors are constantly posting about classes or each other.
STUDIO: Very clean beautiful spa-like studio! You are always greeted by someone at the front desk. You are able to sign into the classes you registered for on two iPads. They also have an area to buy Inspyr-logo clothing which members like to wear. They have separate strength and cycle rooms. They have a hall with keyless lockers with benches and cubbies for towels you can use. They also have cubbies in the front with all different sizes of cycle shoes. They have a drinking fountain where you can fill your water bottle with ice cold filtered water. They have locker rooms at the back with showers. You do not even need to bring a towel or soap or shampoo. They sell different foods and drinks in a frig in the front as well as have some seating at the front. The cool thing about Inspyr is that they give back to the community by hosting different drives or offering classes where the proceeds go to different charities. They also periodically offer classes on nutrition or how to properly use the equipment from time to time.
CLASSES: Inspyr provides strength, cycle, and yoga classes at their studio. It is class-based led by an instructor meaning you don't drop in to use their equipment at any time. You can track your performance using heart rate monitors that you can rent or buy. When you register, you can reserve a specific spot in the strength room.
STRENGTH: 30 and 60 min classes that include a combination of weight exercises on the floor, running on the treadmill, and hybrid workouts which include rowing, TRX, and/or aerobic step benches. In one rotation around the room, you will always hit the treadmill, 2 weight stations and a hybrid station. There are even TV screens showing you the proper way to do the exercises at each station. The coach also demonstrates what you should be doing at the beginning which is very helpful. I'd say it's very much like Orange Theory. They also offer TRX-only classes. So many options!!!
CYCLE: 45 min and 1 hour indoor cycle classes. Each class usually starts with some stretches on the bike as well as some stretching on and off the bike at the conclusion of the class. Inspyr also provides classes that combine cycling with mat core exercises as well as cycling with floor HIIT exercises. They can provide cages for regular tennis shoes when on the cycle or clips for bike shoes. Different instructors have very different ways they teach their classes. They'll all have different intervals of sitting on the seat or standing up ("off the saddle") with possible dipping to one side, push-ups on the handle bars, moving forwards and backwards, pushing for different RPMs, etc. You can up resistances on the bike and speeds and it is great for some intense cardio!
MAT PILATES and YOGA: 1 hour classes led by yoga and pilates certified instructors. Inspyr provides mats as well as cool, eucalyptus or lavender or lemon scented towels at the finish!
EQUIPMENT: Inspyr uses Woodway treadmills for running or walking. If you have never been on one, you are in for a surprise! For the weight exercises, they have different weights at a Fitbench station (mostly hand weights, but also slam balls and kettlebells). They have heavier weights on a rack as well. They'll throw in Bosu ball for some of their floor work sometimes. WaterRowers are used for distance or timed rows. All the walls have mirrors. Their cycle rooms are equipped with top Carbon Drive Schwinn bikes. Cycle shoes are complimentary. Different classes will have screens in the front that display your heart and bike monitors per rider. It is very motivating to see that and push yourself! The room is always dark and has different colored LED lights that the coach will play around with to go with his class and music. They have many themed rides which are a blast as it usually has to do with different favorite music artists being featured. The first time you take a class, you will probably need help figuring out how to clip in your shoes (as well as get your shoes out!) and how to set up your bike for your height. Once you know how to do it, you probably won't need help again, but the instructors and other members are always so friendly and helpful!
INSTRUCTORS: There is always one instructor leading the class and sometimes two! They are very good about correcting your form, providing modifications or answering questions. They are a very well-trained staff and take classes for certification. The thing I like is that many instructors take the classes too so it's fun to see them in there exercising with the rest of us! read more
