Flywheel Sports – Buckhead

LOVE this place. So clean, organized and professional. A fantastic workout. I really like that my shoes (you clip in) are waiting for me in my assigned cubby which correlates with the bike I’ll be on. I’ve had three different instructors and have loved every one of them! I go here through ClassPass and am anxiously awaiting when I can go to this studio again!

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. When it comes to my beloved Flywheel, that couldn’t be more true.
I was back in Atlanta for one week and it wouldn’t have been complete without 45 minutes to #nevercoast. In the seven months since I moved away (and now refer to spinning as «faux Flywheel»), they’ve gotten an impressive makeover at my home location. The retail space is now the whole front of the studio and their Fly gear has gotten swank. Seriously it’s some very fashion forward fitness wear. If you’ve been with them since day one, you’ll appreciate how far they’ve come from the original Flywheel branded gear. They also have new lockers.
As for the class itself, Cathy O is still everything. I’ve been running and going to Revolution (a SoulCycle knockoff in Charleston) and literally thought I was going to die in a mostly good way during her class. Flywheel is a killer workout and Cathy is the most motivating and positive fitness professional I’ve ever encountered.
My previous review better sums up an actual class, but I just had to give my Flywheel studio a shoutout for being even better than before. I don’t miss living in Atlanta AT ALL, but I would almost consider moving back just for Flywheel. Seriously, it’s that good.

FlyBarre– I came into class thinking this was going to be like Pure Barre but it’s a completely different style that really kicks ass. Elaine was a great instructor and really incorporated challenging moves for us to try. As a beginner, I had to take a few breaks but it wasn’t so hard to the point where I felt discouraged to ever come again. Love!
Flywheel– My biggest fear walking into my first spin class was: is the seat going to hurt my butt? Rest assured, after 5 minutes it didn’t bother at all and I was able to really focus on my work out. Wow! It was a crazy 45 min that I already want to relive. The music was excellent and really kept me going. I really would like to have a flywheel unlimited pass but for now I’m stuck with 3 visits a month via class pass. I would recommend flywheel to everyone! Beginners and experts alike! Lots of free parking and great amenities plus super helpful staff!

I’m definitely a Flywheel addict now. Sorry, not sorry. David P. is an incredibly motivating instructor. I’ve even (gasp!) gotten up at 4:45 AM on a Tuesday to take his midtown class. I love that I can spend 45 minutes here and burn 700+ calories (the bf burned 1,000+!).
I’m only two weeks in, but I can already feel such a big difference. I love that I can track the stats from all the classes I’ve ever taken here; I can actually see and feel myself getting stronger!

So, I got hooked on flywheel after falling victim to the ClassPass marketing. I later learned that ClassPass only allowed me to go to the same studio 3 times in a month. That was all I needed at FlyWheel and then I WAS HOOKED! I have since purchased class directly through FlyWheel. The studio itself is phenomenal. I love the convenience of just showing up, jumping on the bike, doing my thing, and then going home.
Pros: They have shoes in all sizes. You can show up in your flip flops, just bring a pair of socks. Towel service, you will sweat A LOT, so its good that they have plenty of towels. Filtered water, just remember to bring your water bottle for unlimited refills. They have showers, that include a few little odds and ends just in case you forgot any thing at home. Assigned seats. Sign up early and get your seat of choice. There are lockers.
CLASS STARTS AND ENDS ON TIME… this is a huge plus.
Cons: I haven’t noticed any. Well… if you are late, just forget about it. Once the class really gets going then you are SOL. Classes fill quickly and your bike is probably gone.
Class recommendations: I have enjoyed ALL of my instructions thus far. They all have their very own flare and swag. If I had to pick just one I would go with Alicia.
If you like hiphop and mashups, an instructor with rhythm that vibes through the entire class then you will like her too. She always has me feeling like Im in a night club dancing my butt off… Literally! She makes those torturous rides fun!
The beauty of flywheel is that you get to see your customized stats once you are done riding. The stats always inspire to me even better class after class.
Definitely try it!

I ended up checking out this location because I had to go to the Buckhead location of DryBar rather than my usual (and more convenient) Alpharetta location. I know, I know. What a trying time. I figured I might as well get in a little exercise before my appointment. Thanks to an accident on 400, I got there with only about 5 minutes to spare. Fortunately, that wasn’t an issue. The lovely assistants were still helping people get settled.
Apparently adjusting a bicycle seat is an art, not a science. Even though I’d taken a class three days prior, this adjustment appeared to be the right fit. I wasn’t in nearly as much discomfort as I thought I was going to be. Too bad I probably won’t remember the settings for next time. :/​It would appear there are always people on hand to get you adjusted properly, though.
The instructor, Alicia, was average. Maybe I’m just a sucker for a theme, but Molly’s playlist was «Guilty Pleasures» & way more interesting to listen to. Alicia’s was your standard heavy on the bass, club type music. I get it because it’s easier to keep a rhythm with songs heavy on the bass. It was just generic & that didn’t accomplish her goal of keeping me motivated. I also thought Molly was a little more personable, even in a general setting.
There was nothing overly positive or negative about the class (I walked out with a solid sweat going on which is the point). Thus, my visit was A-​OK. Because of the 3 class limit with ClassPass & sheer convenience, I’ll stick to the Alpharetta location.

Really glad I stumbled onto this place. It isn’t as nice as soul cycle inside but it’s a great studio to work out.

I love both Flywheel and Flybarre — they are both awesome full body workouts. I also love the instructors — everyone is so friendly and really makes an effort to get to know and encourage/​motivate people in class. I love being able to do both strength and cardio workouts in one studio. My only qualm is the 24 hour cancellation policy — I wish it was a smaller window (maybe 5 – 10 hours). Getting charged $ 20 for needing to cancel a class as a monthly member is a little frustrating, but I love these workouts too much to go somewhere else!

I used to love going to Flywheel, but recent price increases have made it much harder to rationalize spending so much money on spin classes. I started out with an unlimited membership of $ 220 a month, but switched to buying packs of classes when I decided the membership was too pricey. Up until today, I had been buying a five-​pack for $ 115; this morning, to my compete surprise, the same pack now costs $ 130. Three more dollars PER class. And, the unlimited membership is now $ 240 a month. I have been going regularly since March, and let me tell you, nothing has improved recently to explain these price increases.
Flywheel also charges a lot for cancellations, even if you have an unlimited membership — $ 20 if you wait until after 6:00 pm the day BEFORE your class. If someone fills that seat, I don’t see why I should be charged — at that point, you’re just gouging your customers.
Like I said, I love the classes, the instructors are great, and you get a lot done in 45 minutes. But the sudden, unexplained and frankly sneaky price increase has made me fall out of love with Flywheel. It just seems like bad business. I’ll be looking elsewhere.

Holy prices, Batman!
So, I DO like Flywheel. A lot. It’s a fun change of pace from my regular HIIT classes. I’ve started doing Flybarre, recently, which I enjoy on those days when running seems torturous. Today, however, I see that prices have increased to $ 28 for a single class! WHOA. Yes, there’s a small discount if you buy packages (if you buy 20, you make it down to $ 23 per class), but $ 28. Holy crap. Unless I’m overlooking someplace, I believe Flyhweel is now the most expensive fitness class in Atlanta.
Guys, it’s great– I really do like it. But at the end of the day, it’s a 45 minute spin class. It’s not worth $ 28.
I’ll keep going until my package is used up, and perhaps will try to buy a new package during their yearly sale, but definitely won’t be paying full price anymore.

I thought maybe me and spinning were on the outs due to a few not so fantastic experiences. I’m currently tri-​training and decided to take a Monday evening class after work and I’m SO glad I did. I think my issue has been the instructor– so much of group fitness relies on how great the instructor is. This class was with Alicia and she. was. amazing. She made me want to work hard, kick my own ass, and push until my quads were on fire and sweat was dripping down my face– all stuff I LOVE. Her music was great, she was super motivating, and I seriously found myself smiling the entire class– how often can you say that?!
I’ll definitely be returning to Flywheel, despite the yuppy Buckhead folks, but only for a class with Alicia cause I don’t think any others would compare.

I’m obsessed with Flywheel. The first class is free, which makes it impossible to not try. Favorite instructors are definitely Jennifer & Jeremy: great music and attitude to make you look forward to working out. The 800 calorie burn for 45 min ain’t bad either!

I took a FlyBarre class a couple of weeks ago. A good friend comes here regularly and your first class is free so I figured why not?
This is really a slick operation. From checking in on an iPad to digital lockers to the clean modern architecture, you just feel kind of fancy being here. We took a 45 minute class with Lori Beth. She is a fabulous instructor. Super peppy and motivational and very clear with instructions.
This is an INTENSE sculpting class. I am in generally good shape and exercise regularly, but this class absolutely kicked my butt. As in it was embarrassing the number of moves during which my legs were shaking beyond control. I would definitely not recommend the class if you don’t already have a baseline level of fitness.
They pack 21 students and an instructor into an absolutely tiny studio for this class. This results in workout mats that are very close together. This seemed not to be a problem for all the other girls in the class who were petite and fit nicely within the confines of their mats. At 5′ 9″ I felt like an absolute giant. My wingspan was at the risk of knocking the girls next to me off of their mats. This combined with the wall to wall mirrors, and the fact that when I held onto the barre it groaned like it was about to come out of the wall didn’t exactly make this class an self-​esteem boost.
All in all, the class was a great workout. However, I don’t think it was so far superior to any other class out there that it warrants the $ 25 price tag.

Class quality (4 stars): Classes are awesome, incredibly motivating with great instructors, however are only 45 minutes. I sometimes feel as if I still have to workout afterwards since they are so short. The dark room is great from keeping distractions minimal during your ride.
Amenities (5 star): With your ride comes spinning shoes, towels, and personalized help to set up your bike by one of the two guys walking around the studio. My favorite part is the console located on your bike which tracks torque, current power, and power of total ride. These numbers are tracked on your online account so you can see your progress and calories as you keep coming to class. They are even exportable to an excel file (I love excel so I think this is a cool aspect to analyze your calorie expenditure over time and project for the future. WOW I’m a super nerd.) The torque board also projects your numbers as a competitive incentive to ride faster should you chose to allow them to be posted. Very cool.
Atmosphere (2 stars): A little pretentious. I get that this is the point of view of the place – to be an elite exercise experience however a bit much in my opinion. The staff pretends that it is a completely unique experience (which is primarily based on the amenities), but in the end of the day, it is just spin class– a form of exercise that has been around for years.
It is an extremely addictive experience since you are forced to push yourself through class. You might just have to limit yourself as classes are a little pricey. All and all, the classes are really great and I will definitely keep coming to Flywheel.

So after taking a series of FlyBarre classes, I decided it was finally time to try FlyWheel. I selected a Sunday afternoon class with Cara (because I liked FlyBarre with her so much) and my goodness y’all I got my butt kicked. I’m so sore and still sweaty as I write this review.
Wanna know the good news? My handy email report says I burned 966 calories in just 1 hour! Seriously — on average you burn 800 — 1,000 calories during a FlyWheel class. And the music was so good. Some of my dubstep favorites (Avicii, Lindsey Sterling, Calvin Harris) made it on the playlist. Sign me up for Round 2 because I am hooked!

I’m a big believer that even though I’m far from rolling in cash, there are certain things worth paying for. After 15+ pilgrimages to Buckhead, I’m adding Flywheel to that list.
I know the dark room\loud music aspect and legions of dedicated fans can be intimidating to those of us who are working up to being in shape but I can honestly say the atmosphere here has been surprisingly welcome and diverse. There are all levels in every class and the instructors have a way of effectively pushing and encouraging everyone no matter where they may be on their fitness journey.
I know some folks like to complain about the lululemon wearing superfit housewives but if I can show up in my far from a perfect body with my less than trendy outfits and have a great time so can you. Also it’s a spin class not a dinner party, if you don’t want to chat with certain types of people you don’t have to. I’ve found most people to be kind no matter what brand of pants they’re wearing but maybe that’s just me.
Flywheel is expensive, but you truly get what you pay for in the best way here. As many mention below they have lockers, showers, water, shoes, friendly staff members and on and on. This does make a difference in terms of how successful your workout is, I can run around my neighborhood anytime, what I pay for at a gym is that extra push in classes and customer service. It’s worth mentioning that you get a free class for both flywheel and flybarre
I’ve done Les Mills, LA Fitness, Exhale and so on and I can say without a doubt this is the best spin class I’ve ever been in. Flybarre has plenty devotees as well but I currently tend to favor my pure barre dvd’s for that workout. When I win the powerball or get a raise, I’ll check it out.
They have plenty of classes at almost any time of the day, I happen to favor Cara, Kelsey and Jeremy’s classes but I’ve heard positive things about all the teachers here. They’re engaged with their customers, they listen to feedback and add classes\run promotions accordingly.
While I may still show up in my old t-​shirts and target workout pants, I feel like this is one of the best workout experiences in Atlanta and I’m well on my way to being a devotee

Ouch. My body hurts.
I went to my first class at Flywheel Sports yesterday and really enjoyed it. The gym is clean, modern, and spacious. There are lockers for your things, several changing rooms, clean bathrooms, and large classrooms. You have to reserve your spot on the website and when you get to the gym you just sign in on one of the computers.
Spinning makes me faint so I took the Flybarre class. It is a full body workout for sure. Flybarre has nothing to do with a traditional «ballet barre». You use the barre in several interesting ways but you won’t be doing plies or tondues in this class. You use a couple sets of weights, a medicine ball, and resistance bands in addition to the barre. The class is dynamic and went by quickly.
Kelsey (hey great name) was our instructor and I thought she was great. She explained everything really clearly, had a solid playlist, and kept everyone motivated throughout the workout. She also did a good job of pushing the whole class. I think it would be easy to say that everything you do in the Flybarre class you can do at home, but at home you might let yourself not do the extra reps whereas in class the instructor pushes you to do more.
The first class at Flywheel is complementary so I recommend at least giving it a try. A regular pass is a bit pricey, but it was fun and I can see myself returning.

I went here as part of a Unilocal event so that I could try something new out for exercise. I had never done cycling before and I wondered what it was like. Nice central location. Plenty of free parking. Checking in was easy. There are lockers for you to put your stuff in. You will at least need to put your shoes away because you need to have special cycling shoes. There are plenty of lockers but you might have to wait until the previous class is finished depending on how busy it is.
Someone will help you connect properly to the bike if you are having problems. This class was the most high intensity class I have ever taken. If you do it right, you will sweat buckets. There are lots of up and down transitions and changing of gears. I had to keep the gears low because my knees get sore. But that’s OK. No one is yelling if you do things differently– you can take it at your pace. Due to the sweat, they seem to clean up the room frequently– which is definitely a good idea.

So my brother happens to be an instructor here, so I am a little biased, but I was really impressed by this joint. Sure it’s very pricey to work out here on a regular basis, but honestly, if you want results this place will KICK YOUR BUTT.
In terms of the experience, it was really really fun. I felt like I was at a club pedaling away. Sure my butt hurt as I was not used to sitting in a bike for a fair amount of time… and I felt like someone had kicked my butt with a steel boot the next day. But did I burn some calories? Yep, did I have fun? Yep? Was I pushed to my extreme limit? You bet cha!
The staff was extremely helpful. They hook you up with water, a towel and some fancy shoes to keep your feet from flying off the bike when you are doing those climbs. One thing that I also enjoyed was the fact that you could compete against other riders in the class.
Overall, I think that this class was very well structured, location itself was very convenient, and just a lot of fun. I took my brother’s class (David) and honestly I was impressed by his ability to push me and my friend to the limit. Just make sure you drink lots of water and have fun!
Cant wait to come back!

I get the Flywheel love. Great location, they offer everything there (shoes, towels, water), well-​organized space, and for all those type-​A competitive junkies like me, a board that shows your standings compared to others in the class. Music rocks, and I really like the riser arrangement so everyone can see the instructor.
HOWEVER, the class itself was good, not awesome (okay, I’m spoiled by the array of instructors and kickin’ class options at my former gym, Equinox in New York.) I didn’t like having the lights so low (I like being able to check my form in the mirror, but impossible to see). More importantly, halfway through the class during an intense moment, the instructor in the class I took tells us «don’t towel off, don’t get water!» I know she’s trying to keep us moving, but I have a huge issue when I’m told to not get water. Dude, I’m sweating buckets here. Not only do I need water, but I’m blinded by my own sweat, so toweling off isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.