I found soulcycle through ClassPass and it was my first workout back since pre-COVID times. I recently hit my 50th ride and finally felt like it was time for a review. Bottom line- soul is an AMAZING workout especially if you love music and keeping to a beat during a workout. I was so scared for my first class and I should have been anything but. The front desk staff, the instructor and the fellow riders are all positive vibes all the way. The studio validates parking which is awesome and has wonderful lockers and bathroom facilities. If you're someone who worries about others "watching" you during a workout I can truly say this is the best class for you as it is a dark room full of other riders focusing on their own bike. I rarely remember what my neighbors look like (if that's something that matters) and you can always start off on the back row if you'd like to watch and follow the full class. Tips: I do recommend arriving at least 10 minutes early to your first class to have plenty of time to get set up on your bike, get your shoes and put your things away in your locker. If it's your first ride they will absolutely walk you though every step!! Big Tip: If you don't love your instructor on the first ride- that is okay! Every instructor has a different vibe and strength (all amazing!!!!) if you're unsure pick a themed ride as your first ride that you love! My favorite instructors are Kallie, Jordan and Sasha (both Sasha's) but everyone is amazing! Biggest tip- most instructors will say this but hear me when I say you DONT HAVE TO FOLLOW EVERY SINGLE MOVE. if you don't want to stand out of the saddle vs sitting, you don't have to. If the crunches or push-ups are too much, no problem. Literally no one cares. It's your ride! Just do it. You'll love it. read more

SoulCycle Clarendon - Cycling Classes Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The front desk people could be nicer. The instructors were okay. The seats are hard so you will do a lot of standing.

Nothing against the instructor or staff, but this was the most obnoxious class I've ever been to. It was deafeningly loud the entire time and gave me a headache afterwards. When I left I noticed that they had ear plugs at the front desks. If your gym has a bowl of ear plugs at the reception, maybe you should just... I don't know lower the volume? read more

Do NOT recommend. Will NOT return. What an awkward and terrible experience. We arrived (for our first class with SoulCycle) and were just stared at by the staff. Not a word was spoken until we said hello. All THREE staff behind the counter were short, dry, and unfriendly. The studio was so crowded that we just figured stuff out on our own - you'd think one of the three staff could have helped us out. We weren't given a tour nor told what to do. When we got into the room for class (about 15 minutes before class), we fumbled around and got to our bikes. We were clearly struggling (the numbers on the bikes are small, and it's dark), but the other class attendees just glared at us. No one was friendly. During class, the coach was giving drunk college girl - screaming the songs, jumping around, hardly ever actually on the bike, flickering the lights on and off quickly... It was just awkward and seemed so isolating & exclusive. We've been to many cycling classes before - the class itself was fine (minus the immediate low-resistance sprinting at the beginning... um, are you trying to kill everyone's knees?!) - but this was by far the worst experience we've ever had for a group workout. read more

During the winter holidays I decided to give Class Pass a try and found myself checking out Soul Cycle Clarendon as one of my first classes. Hands down it was one of my favorite studios in the area and I had a BLAST! I have done cycling classes in the past, so I was fairly certain what to expect when I arrived. Although I came a bit early to try and get set up, that wasn't necessary since the classes on Sunday run back to back and the lobby can be pretty chaotic. Outside of checking in and grabbing my shoe rental, there was no way to access the studio early. About 5 minutes before classes started they opened the studio to everyone and had ambassadors everywhere to help people find and set up their bikes. I was clipped in and ready to ride in less than a minute. Class itself was SO FUN!! I fully understand the hype now. The energy, the music, the choreography is all A+. Shoutout to Sasha for delivering an amazing riding experience with an awesome playlist! It was clear she was a well enjoyed instructor as the class was at FULL capacity and everyone responded very well to her energy and instructions. Although I didn't stick around to talk to any of the staff or other members, it still felt like a very welcoming community that you can easily find your place in if you try. I highly recommend checking out Soul Cycle and look forward to coming back. Just be sure to get your parking validated before you leave because I indeed had to walk all the way back after reaching my car and realizing I forgot! read more

SoulCycle Clarendon - Cycling Classes Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great staff. Great Energy. Love the classes - especially Savannah & Tora! Only wish they had more 8am classes.

SoulCycle, welcome to Virginia! This location is conveniently in the Clarendon Market Common, across from Whole Foods and in the same shopping center as Crate & Barrel, The Container Store, Pottery Barn, and Lululemon. There is metered parking, garage parking, and is a short walk from the metro. The workout itself is a 45 minute sweaty, full-body workout. The instructors are motivating and riding with you most of the time! There are theme rides as well. FYI, if you're arriving 4 minutes before class, you can call the front desk so they will reserve your bike for you (otherwise, it gets released). Gender neutral bathrooms are fully stocked with all of the products (dry shampoo, lotion, hair ties, tampons, etc.) and there are some lockers with electronic charging capabilities as well. Classes are pricey ($30 for a single class and there's a small discount when you purchase a package) and shoe rentals are only complimentary for your first time. Thankfully, I have my own spin shoes (delta clips are highly recommended!) so I don't worry about the rental fee. Overall, SoulCycle is a great studio to try if you'd like to get into spinning and need the extra motivation. All of their equipment is top of the line and the customer service is fantastic! There's staff inside the studio who are there to assist you with adjusting your bike and making sure you're comfortable. read more

SoulCycle Clarendon - Cycling Classes Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Like everyone else-- I went apesh*t when I got the email that this studio was opening! The cherry on top?! JARED teaches here too!!! Studio is standard SoulCycle fare. Except there are no formal locker rooms and the restrooms and showers are gender neutral. Fine by me since I don't really take advantage of either but I can see it being a little of a downside for women who shower there and want to take advantage of the sink/vanity area (I assume doing that in the nude would be frowned upon). I was pleasantly surprised to see that the parking validation worked (sometimes they don't). The live DJ was also a nice touch. Basically my prayers have been answered! No more asinine commute into DC for my Soul. read more

I thought this day would never come but YES SOULCYCLE FINALLY CAME TO VIRGINIA, specifically in Arlington! We've all been stalking the construction in Clarendon and awaiting the opening of this studio. I just came back from the first class of the official opening day and the place is beautiful and brand spanking new! The same layout as all of the soulcycle studios, but it looks very similar to the GTWN studio. The staff is very helpful and well-trained so props to all the amazing staff. I took Alli Michal's class at 6am which is fire, amazing class! The people are great and there are new soul CLDN merch for sale! If you purchased a 5-pack class and used it in the next 45 days (I think), you get a Clarendon originals bag and hat and you'll be a apart of the OGs! For the opening weekend, I was fortunate enough to get pre-booked by the new manager, Izzy, for my bikes for the weekend before booking was opening on Monday at noon. So grateful for that, thanks Izzy! Parking was easy when I was there but it's probably because it's 6am but I believe parking is validated if you parked in the garage across the street! We all know parking in Clarendon is such a pain so that's really helpful that they validate for free parking up to 90 mins! The place is so clean and there are a lot of lockers. However, it can be very crowded especially during class crossovers because the hallway area is a bit small. The bathrooms are unisex which has its pros and cons but I'm sure it will be fine! Can't wait to take more classes here and I can finally stop driving to DC and paying parking! Also cannot wait to bring my friends here so they can drink the same kool-aid as me haha. Welcome to the neighborhood Soul CLDN! read more

I was super excited to do Soul Cycle. I have wanted to do it for years, but always had memberships at other studios. I love cycling and have adored my instructors in the past. I felt like at least this Soul Cycle that I was just a number in a room. There was no personal nature. Then, as a first timer, they offered me a special locker and didn't even have my correct name on it. They had written Vivian instead of Victoria. For how much a class is at Soul Cycle, I would have expected better service. The lockers were easy to use. Most of the crew that I talked to were nice. Bathroom lines were packed and full so I would never be able to use it if I ever wanted to so do not plan to use the facilities or showers here. The instructors were great for those in the front of the room, but anywhere else in the studio there was zero interaction. Overall, I would suggest going somewhere else. I wish it had been a better experience. read more

This was my first cycle class ever, and I had a blast! I loved the hyped up music, although it was a bit difficult to hear the instructor so I managed to just watch what everyone else was doing. The room was almost pitch black when I went in, so I wasn't able to find the number on my bike, but a lady who worked there helped out my friends and I find them and get our bikes adjusted. I felt like the class was lively and energetic, however the instructor seemed to be messing around with the system and the fake candles around the front part of the cycle room - she got off her bike multiple times to re-arrange them, which my friends and I found a bit odd. We wish she had paid more attention to the class rather than the decor (her mind must've been somewhere else that day). My friend said that there is male instructor who she took a class with who had great vibes and would give a brief motivational speech at the end of the class - sounds nice! Despite the instructor, it was a good 45 min class where I was able to zone out and focus on myself. I had a great time! read more

I finally tried the cult class that is Soulcycle and it was what I expected, overrated. I enjoyed the warm welcome and the locker with my name on it. The locker room is really cramped and you cant move without bumping into someone or being on top of someone. There isn't nearly as many bathrooms as you would expect but had an area to dry your hair/etc like a real gym. The items they have in the bathrooms are nice, including razors, hair spray, etc. I had someone who helped me set up my bike and thankful for that, since you can't even tell where the bike numbers are. Class started 5 minutes late - the irony as you cant even show up here 5 minutes until your class otherwise they give up your spot. The class is nice and dark but also pretty cramped and the cycling bike is the typical uncomfortable as ever level. The instructor obviously knew a lot of people in class and spent 5 minutes on inside jokes and really gave no instruction but I guess that's the point? I'm new here obviously but she didn't even get on the bike to show what we were doing which I guess was just riding to the beat of the music? The music was pretty good I will give it that. I guess I just prefer some actual dictation and not a mystery/I suck at keeping a beat on my own. Luckily I had been to another similar cycling class so I kind of knew the flow but someone brand new to this world would be seriously lost. Honestly I thought I would sweat more, because people in the class before me were drenched. Did I not ride hard enough? I don't know, I thought I did but I guess the vague inspiring says the instructor said was supposed to translate to "add more resistence". I think I would come back but the price is legitimately way too high for the workout you get. read more

New location in Clarendon opened and I bought the founding member package which came with some free soulcycle swag (hat and reusable bag). The location is prime and very nice inside. They will validate parking for up to 90 min at either the garage across the street or underneath pottery barn which is great for the area since parking is tough to find. The studio itself is nice and clean. There's only Two bathrooms so sometimes there's a line. There are additional showers and a primping area with mirrors to get ready after you shower. They only have one studio so they can only do one class at a time and it gets pretty packed. Classes are fun and entertaining as most Soulcycle classes are. The front desk and instructors are great and friendly. Overall, I had a good experience and will be back! read more

Finally a SoulCycle in Virginia! The location is great. It's super metro accessible and there's ample street parking and a parking garage in the area. The studio is BEAUTIFUL! So clean. Perfect SoulCycle aesthetic. The class was great! Michelle is a wonderful instructor. I can't wait to go back (I already bought more classes) Amenities - 4 gender neutral showers (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, razors, two different types of shaving cream, perfumed body lotion, towels (the shower head is amazing. Honestly, book a class just to use it)) and 2 gender neutral bathrooms (deodorant and lola tampons!). A large area to get ready, which includes two sinks and 4 blow dryers. Ample room for you to get ready after class. read more

I went to a class with my friend on this studio's opening weekend and loved it! I highly recommend Gregg's class! read more

SoulCycle Clarendon - Cycling Classes Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Finally a SoulCycle near my house! I came here during a sponsored event and enjoyed the class. As the OG of the spin craze, SoulCycle classes are always fun, upbeat, and challenging. The studio is right next to the Apple Store, and they reimburse parking garage up to 90 mins. The class is 45mins long with 7 minutes of arms within. You can grab weights and seat pads by the instructor's podium. Filter water fountains, free towel, and ample lockers. The only downside is the crammed so many bikes in the studio, make it harder to stretch out. And no AC - so you will sweat more lol. read more

I went to my first class Wednesday and I already went back for my second class. Really great work out! A lot of great energy and pretty easy to pick up. Gracie's class is amazing and can't wait to check out another instructor as well. read more

BLUF: Effective and convenient for all those looking for a cross training activity in the Northern Virginia-- just outside of the DC area. I​ am a newbie to the cult fitness class SoulCycle. I have seen countless social media influencers rave about the benefits of this particular brand of cycling class (think a rebranding of early 2000s spin with higher price tag, fancier bikes, and a shorter duration). And for $30 a pop my expectations were high. I decided to stop in after seeing an article in Washingtonian about it's opening. I'd been in Clarendon to visit the Apple Store the week before and saw the studio but had no idea the grand opening would be so soon. I purchased a three pack and booked my bike for a Monday evening class. I am not entirely unfamiliar with this class format as I have taken a ZengoCycle class in Mosaic District for Hip Hop night and actually loved it. But Clarendon is more convenient to me and I wouldn't have to trudge to Fairfax for a 7:45 class. Overall it was a cool class. 45 minutes (about 5 minutes less and $5 more than I am used to) of the same sprints, jumps, arms and gradual simulated inclines I've become accustomed to. I'm out of shape so I didn't hit the 600+ calories others tout but it was a good workout. Speaking of me being out of shape this is where the beautiful, slender Arlington consultants seem to be. Nothing out of the ordinary but I did stand out. LOL. You can park for two hours in the garage across the street or the garage around the corner from SoulCycle (across the street from Whole Foods). Validation worked easily. Very convenient if you wanna work out and make some groceries right after. The locker rooms are TIGHT guys. I contemplated coming after work and changing in the studio but that truly might not work. There were lines right before class to use the bathroom area and I was glad I came from home. The time before the class was actually pretty hectic/confusing but I chalk this up to being a new studio trying to find their rhythm. It did kind of seem like they weren't as prepared for the newer riders who needed adjustments as they could have been (I needed adjustments because their bike was different than I was used to in some ways). There were likely more newbies than normal with it being such a popular brand with a new location. No complaints though, it's to be expected. If you fall into that category be patient. I will say, I hope in the future to see more black women instructors and more diverse music. That likely contributed to my not hitting a higher calorie count.... I just didn't like the music. There was truly nothing soulful about the selection I heard but I will return an experiment with times and days. However, I gather the soul part comes in with the instructor encouraging you to push in a manner which I truly can only compare to evangelical pastor: Pretty energetic and motivating. If you're into doing your own thing, sit in the back of the studio. You can still see and you won't feel pressure to push yourself harder than you should. They're big on your effort influencing your neighbor's output and well... I gotta get in shape so stick in the back with me. Overall cool experience. I'd return at least to complete the three pack I purchased. read more

This instructors are professional but the staff who works at the front desk are so rude. I reserved a class this morning and arrived a couple of minutes before the class started. However, the front desk staff told me I'm late and they already gave my bike to someone else. I was not late and there were a couple of girls walked in at the same with me. It almost felt like they discriminated against me because none of my Caucasian friends who take classes there had this type of experience as I did. I had to argue the staff that I was not late. Guess what, I ended up went to the bike I reserved. And it was open! read more

I took my first spin class ever at Soul Cycle Clarendon earlier this afternoon, and my experience was nothing short of fantastic. The service here was excellent, especially for a first timer like myself. Two members of staff (Jacob, and I can't recall the other employee's name) were extremely patient and attentive, and spent a considerable amount of time helping me get setup on my bike and ensuring that I was comfortable. As for the workout: it was great. I like that the classes are 45 minutes. There have been some reviews regarding most of the class being "off the bike" in that you are standing up and thrusting forward. While this is true for part of the class, riders are told (and encouraged) to do what makes them comfortable - so if you're not into tapping up/back/to the left/right, etc. - you don't have to. My only feedback would be to allow folks to use their VA region membership at the DC studios; many of us live very close to Georgetown and it would be nice to have this as an option. Hopefully the DC/MD/VA membership regions will be combined one day. read more

I just recently moved to the area, and I was excited to find out that Clarendon had a new studio! I had always wanted to try Soul, but lived in areas without studios. I immediately signed up for my first class, and haven't looked back. I was nervous walking into my 1st class, but was quickly relieved. The front desk met me with a smile, helped me sign in, provided shoes, showed me to my locker, and around the studio. Once the class opened to go into the studio the same friendly face greeted me, showed me to my bike, and helped me set up the bike. Not only did they set up the bike, but they explained how and the measurements to ensure I could do this on my own in the future. (Note: There is always someone in the room to help you set up the bike even if it's not your first ride). The instructor was prompt, and greeted everyone in the class. She asked if there were any 1st time riders, and welcomed me to the group while giving a quick rundown of what was ahead. As class moved along I went from nervous, to confident, to wanting to quit, to proud. I had completed my first class, and was ready to sign up for my next one. I compare the feeling of finishing the class to that notorious "runner's high." I have since been back to the studio every week for at least 1 if not 2 or 3 rides. The only thing I knock a star off for is pricing. At $30 a class and not much of a discount on packages it quickly adds up. I find the workout and energy worth it though! read more

This location just opened last week and I went to one of their preview class. It was my first time ever taking a SoulCycle class and I had such a great experience. Since it was my first time, I had trouble securing my shoes to the pedals and had to have several of the employees help me figure it out. They were SO sweet, helpful, and really patient with me. I was a little embarrassed as a struggling newbie, since this was happening while the class had already started, but their encouragement and understanding really made me feel better!! The class was taught by Michelle and she was an amazing instructor. Very motivating and fun! I would def recommend this location to anyone! The studio is so cute and convenient for those of us who live outside of DC. Thank you for making my first SoulCycle experience great! read more

I really wanted to love SoulCycle. I love cycling and spin classes, and I had hoped SoulCycle would be the king of spin, instead it left me disappointed on almost every level. If you're looking for an expensive group workout, with no expectations of anything beyond that, then this is your place, otherwise businesses like FlyWheel are better in almost every way. There are no monthly passes here, you have to buy insanely large packs of classes to get any kind of discount off the base price of a class, if i buy 30 classes the price only drops by $4 a class, not much of a discount for $780 in advance. Nevermind the fact that shoe rentals are separate as well. The one thing they do right are their lockers, other places struggle keeping lockers functioning and having enough to support a back to back class, they have plenty and they are almost all always functioning. The studio is kept at an artificially high temperature. They say that this is because their "research" tells them when to turn fans on etc to maximize your workout. This is all a marketing ploy to ensure that no matter how much effort you put in you come out drenched in sweat and therefore think you killed the workout, when instead it makes the ride unenjoyable. But this is doable because, the biggest disappointment is that, there are absolutely no metrics associated with your ride. While I had hoped SoulCycle would be a leader in spin, they are stuck in the 1990's with their approach. Want to know how hard you worked, how much you have improved over last time? Good luck, because its all a guess on your resistance and cadence for your ride. Others have nailed this and offer riders a whole host of metrics to be able to see how you are progressing. Lets talk about the ride itself. Prepare yourself to spend 90% of it in 2nd or 3rd position, although I'm not really sure which because they are never really clear about this. The direction is basically just saddle or standing. Nothing is really planned around the music. Tempos within the track are lost as the focus is more on dancing and movement on the bike than carefully crafting a ride to the music to maximize beat and tempo. Tracks are selected based on popularity and not their ability to encourage the rider to match the beat. While instructors are encouraging, fun and motivating I'm not really sure what they are motivating me towards. With little focus on changing resistance levels, using the beats of the music and moving between climbing hills and speeding down flat roads, riders are mainly left to their own devices. SoulCycle is not for people looking for a serious workout or anyone that wants to improve their cycling skills. It's for those that are ok paying the price of entry for this company that brought spin to the masses but stopped innovating as soon as they opened their doors. read more

I want to start off saying, I'm actually sad I'm having to give a bad review. This was not a good workout. I've gone to spinning studios before and I was very disappointed in this one. First, there is no display screen on the bike. Therefore, you cannot track your RPM and speed. Also, without this, the instructor isn't able to guide you throughout the class on what resistance you should be on. We didn't "go up any hills." I'm not a fan of the weird pushing your arms down on the bike handle bars, really takes away from actually cycling. I left the class feeling really let down, especially considering it costs $30 per class. I feel bad for some of the people in there who have bought memberships and probably don't realize this isn't a decent workout. I just would have expected a better class considering the price. read more

I won't be back. The front desk staff was not very friendly. Having never been before I told them my name after a blank stare and they just said sign in. There was no indication the class was starting. The instructor was ok. The music was extremely loud, even with earplugs. Maybe the instructor should come out into the too and see how loud it actually is. It was difficult to understand the moves and what we were supposed to be doing, especially with the instructor just stopping and walking around. I'll stick to my gym's cycle classes or FlyWheel. read more

So SoulCycle gives a booked bike away before the class starts while there are other unhooked bikes. Then give a new bike, go into the class and the bike is taken.........waste of $30! read more