Cycle Studio

CLOSED! I was just there on Saturday and got the email yesterday stating that they were closing, effective immediately. I’m sad to see this business shut down. They offered great classes and for a beginner, Glenn & Mary K were amazing!

Um, has anyone gotten their refund back yet? All of my emails have gone unanswered…

Looks like they just closed:
Not sure what happened…

Cycle Studio had a really good variety of classes and instructors. I was new to the studio, but had quickly built it into my routine. I am sorry to see they closed, but not surprised as the spin classes were often only half full.
I am, however, upset that they have my money in prepaid sessions and have not bothered to call or write me personally. The fact that they are «working on» a refund policy is unacceptable. If they do not immediately contact prepaid customers and arrange refunds, then they are little more than thieves.

Sad to see the Cycle Studio closed. Had a membership and participated in a lot of classes. Really enjoyed the attitude of the staff and the packed classes. Hopefully they can reopen soon or else I may have to find somewhere else to go.

I love CycleStudio! They offer spinning and combination spin/​mat classes. The mat workouts include yoga, pilates and strength/​stretch. The coaches are great and really know how to help you hone your technique. It’s small, clean, friendly, and easy to schedule online.

Cycling is easily one of my favorite forms of cardio. I previously went to my gym’s cycle class two to three times week. I haven’t belonged to a gym in nearly a year so it was difficult to keep up my cycle habit without a membership since drop-​in rates are so high and I don’t know how to ride a real bicycle anymore. Just when I thought I’d never be able to put my foot to a pedal again, Groupon comes in and saves the day!
They offered a Groupon rate of $ 35 for 6 classes at CycleStudio. As its name suggests, CycleStudio is a cycling studio located inAlexandria, VA. I took my first class, «Cycle– Strength & Stretch» on Saturday, March 17…
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I LOVE Cycle Studio. I tried spin classes at five different gyms when I moved to this area and none were challenging or fun enough for me. Cycle Studio is almost always running a special of some sort and I started with a 3 month unlimited package. I quickly learned that my favorite instructor is Jose! He’s full of energy, gives individual attention throughout the class and his music is ON IT every time! If you want to know what exercising should feel like, go to Cycle Studio.

Cycle Studio is a spinning gym first, and a yoga studio second, and I don’t spin, so I can only comment on the yoga classes.
As with most places, it really depends on the teacher.
Christine: teaches on Monday –both classes are GREAT!
But the other teachers seem … how do I say this nicely … not like trained instructors. In particular, skip Ally’s classes! She seems to come from the «took a training class at a fun flow studio & now iz a teacher!» mold. Unless you already have a strong practice, avoid Ally’s or risk injury. If you do have a strong practice, avoid her classes or you’ll just get really aggravated.
If they got more teachers of Christine’s caliber, I’d give more stars … and go more. But right now, I warn people off.

«Cycle Studio» is a bit of a misnomer since they offer SOO much more than just spinning classes here. There are pure cycling classes, cycling combined with yoga or Pilates, pure yoga, and other fun stuff like «core dynamics»…all of which are GREAT workouts!
A schedule of classes is available online so you can sign up in advance. That means no having to show up early in order to secure a slot in a class. You sign up, you know you’re getting in. Classes are offered at different times throughout the days and weekends, so chances are you can find a time that works for you.
Instructors here are fabulous! Each one takes the time to learn your name, checks in on your abilities — whether how far advanced your yoga practice is or if you need help setting up your cycle for the first time — and is just so personable that you feel happy to be there, even as you sweat through your class of choice.
The location is great since there’s ample parking (something you can’t find at a lot of studios in Old Town… at least not without searching or paying). Additionally, yoga mats, blocks and towels are all provided; just bring water.
The cost can be a bit pricey if you just drop in, so I’d highly suggest purchasing a package (e.g., 10 classes for $XX, one month unlimited classes, etc). And if you live in the area, chances are you got a flier in the mail offering your first month for half price! And let me tell you, that has been a great deal; I’m loving it!

10 years ago, I had a car accident. My balance and strength in my legs have never really been the same after that. I’ve also struggled some with anxiety. After having my general practitioner, a physical therapist, and a psychologist all tell me that I should try yoga, I finally caved and gave it a shot.
I enjoyed the classes I went to, but I just never got comfortable at one specific studio. I always felt a distance between the instructors and the students, which is fine – but Cycle Studio is different. When I go to Cycle Studio, I feel like I know all of the instructors and that they want to know me. They help me adjust what I am doing in class if I need to, because they know my history and they want to make sure I am getting the maximum benefit while being safe.
I started biking outdoors a couple of years ago and it really helped me to get some of my balance back, as well as being a fantastic low-​impact cardio workout. The problem is that it gets very hot and humid around here in the summer and I’m not dedicated enough to want to bike outside in the winter. I’d never taken a cycling/​spinning class before joining Cycle Studio, but I loved it immediately! My favorite classes are Tuesday and Thursday mornings with CJ. He’s such a positive guy that it is hard to leave without a smile on your face, even though you’ve just had an intense workout! Cycling at the studio 3 times a week in the first month really changed my body. I didn’t shed a ton of weight (mostly because I wasn’t trying to), but I felt 100% better.
I also didn’t understand the combination of cycling and yoga at first, but when you go to Cycle Studio regularly for both kinds of classes, your body starts to understand it, even if your mind doesn’t. (At least, that is how it was for me!) After doing cycling classes during the week, it was great to stretch and do some strength work over the weekend in the yoga classes. The two compliment each other really well!
So, if you are looking for a great low-​impact workout in a welcoming atmosphere, definitely check out Cycle Studio.

I have belonged to numerous gyms in the past and found that with my work schedule, crowds, and broken equipment I barely ever took advantage except to take a cycle class once in awhile if I could race there fast enough after work to get a bike. Way to waste $ 50 a month. I decided I wanted to find a cycle studio in the area and came across the grand opening of Cycle-​Studio.
When I’m in town I go to Cycle-​Studio around 3 times a week. I love how friendly and knowledgeable the staff are, how airy, clean, and new the atmosphere is, that you can reserve a bike, and how flexible the membership options are. It was exactly what I was looking for.
I have never had such an intense workout as I get from Sima’s classes which is why I love going. The dual Cycle/​Yoga or Cycle/​Abs classes will completely test your strength and endurance with 45min — 1hour of cycle followed by 30min. of yoga/​abs.
You are paying for a boutique cycle and yoga studio that is brand new with state of the art equipment. Specials are always being run so if you keep checking in I’m sure you will find the right package that fits your needs.
I can’t recommend this place enough!

I was very curious when I saw that this was going in the old salon space near Rustico. I used to do spin classes pretty regularly, but I hadn’t been since May 2010. So when I found out that CJ, who I’ve known for several years, was going to be instructing classes there, I figured why not give it a shot.
It took me a little while to get into a class, but I finally did. First of all, the space is awesome. The high cielings, as well as the fact that the walls don’t go all the way up to said high cielings, make the room nice and airy, and the back half of the studio (the yoga space, I assume) being empty just adds to it, meaning that it doesn’t seem like the sweat box cycle studios I’ve been in before can resemble. And towels are provided, which is a bonus.
While I’ve always known CJ as a fitness guru, I’d never actually trained with him. I was pleasantly surprised — he did a great job, and kept the class engaged during the course. He kept on me sufficiently, and even though I’m WAY out of shape, he kept me going.
Parking was easy for the 615am class — nothing else is open at Potomac Green that early. I can see how for afternoon evening classes, though, parking might become an issue. Get there early for those later classes in case you have to park down the street.
The only reason why Cycle Studio gets 4 stars instead of 5 is price. If you’re used to paying for a gym membership, this is definitely sticker shock. $ 20 for individual classes, but discounts if you buy packages (you can do anything from a 5 class package to a year unlimited). On the other hand, if you don’t want to commit to a gym membership, this might be perfect for you.
I like the space, and I like the location, and I like CJ, and I NEED this, so I’ll be sucking up the prices and buying myself a package before my next class.

I tried out the studio once and absolutely loved it! I really enjoyed the cycling and yoga combination and I thought Sima was a great instructor. I’ll definitely be back to try it again soon!

I found Cycle Studio while shopping for a birthday gift. The friend is an avid mountain biker, but the weather doesn’t always cooperate so a killer spin class is a decent replacement every once in while.
I knew that Cycle Studio was opening soon and that it was close to his house (the location can’t be beat — right next to Rustico, across from Buzz and the smoothie place in Potomac Greens) so I thought I’d give it a try.
I emailed back and forth a bit with the owner, Sima, about getting my friend a gift certificate for classes and she couldn’t have been nicer. There were some hiccups in getting an actual gift certificate, but it all worked out and my friend was thrilled when we showed up for class early on a Saturday morning.
The space is nice, big and open and freshly renovated. The spin bikes are all brand new and super high-​end. Sima taught our class herself (there are other instructors) and she was terrific. There were lots of different levels in the class and everyone seemed to be able to keep on their own pace. My friend was definitely challenged and that’s saying a lot since he loves to torture himself. And I really liked the music!
Also of note: Cycle Studio offers yoga classes too! You can get a flex pass and use it for either cycling or yoga… pretty great!
We’ve only been to the studio once (their schedule is really flexible, sadly, ours is not) but we’ll be back soon for sure. All in all, a great new addition to the neighborhood!