Spynga

Have been going to this studio for 6 months. Its not too busy which is nice. Would be nice if there were more lunchtime classes on the weekends.
One thing that irks me about Spynga is that they consistently let people come in late, which is distracting and annoying. People also leave before the instructor is finished teaching, which is very rude and also distracting.
Spynga should be more stern with their late policies, as one late student ruins it for all the others who came on time.

It had been a while since I’d been to a spin class and I was really starting to miss it. My friend has a class pass so convinced me to try Spynga with her. It was intense to say the least.
The class I did was a combo of spinning followed by abs, I could barely walk from my bike to my matt. If you like instant gratification this is the class for you!
As it was my first class and I didn’t know to bring my own matt, I was very glad that they let me borrow one for free. I HATE having to rent them when it’s your first time and you didn’t know to bring one.
Great experience over all and I will definitely be going back!

I love Spynga! I’ve been going here for a number of years and have always been excited to attend classes at Spynga. The staff and teachers are super friendly, energetic, and fun. They play great music in the cycling classes to get your blood flowing and energy up. The yoga classes are also excellent — some of my favourite teachers in the city teach at Spynga, and have for a number of years. I think that’s a testament of the culture at Spynga — they’re able to retain some of the best in the city because they’re fantastic business owners who care about their staff and their clients.
If you’re new to spinning or yoga, let your teacher know before class. They’re super accommodating and will make sure you feel comfortable during the class.

Consistently good workouts in both spinning and yoga. Classes vary based on instructor but are generally good with a variety of options for different fitness levels. I only wish they offered more classes.

Finally come back to Spynga Downtown location for a Spynga Flow Class.
The spining room is a smaller than the Thornhill location. The bikes are set up really close to each other and space definitely is really tight.
Class was quite good…
I like the schedule here at this location much better than Thornhill but I love the cycling room up at Thornhill…

My asshole is H U R T ing, otherwise superb Cardio exercise.
I went all out, gave it my everything… and then some… as Bonus.
ahhhHHooouch. Glutes, Quads, Calves all function above capacity.
Much more intense than Yoga where I usually feel it next Morning.
Spinning is instant impact both positive[1] and negatively[2].
Morning class meant I walked and sat funny for rest of the day.
Will need Industrial strength Adult Pampers next time I spin.
Instructor was a tough, meanie. Push, push and push some more.
Motivated me to feel it, feel my Abdominals and Inner-​Thighs burn.
Faster, faster, even faster, more, more, moooore… Slowdowwwwn.
My mind had that Hate-​it but Love-​it internal struggle, awesome.
Gents,
1. Wear protection. No, not that kind.
2. Find out what Spinning is about.
3. Wear even more protection[3].
4. Thank me later.
Did not realize showers not available. Note: Bring Axe
First-​Timer cost ($ 20.00+Tax), am glad I had Passport-​to-​Prana.
As of now, I’m on a Two-​month Spinning Hiatus.
One for each Butt-​cheek. :P
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[1] Refer to Muscles burning
[2] Refer to Asshole hurting
[3] In case of Foot slippage. Possible Groin-​area contact on seat.

My first spin experiences for the past couple of weeks at this studio. Something really exhilirating about being in a room filled with other hard core spinners, great music blasting, and an instructor equally pumped and awesome. Reminds me of the adrenaline experience of my favorite ride at the amusement park when I was little. But now, with an awesome workout! Options to have mixed spin+yoga or spin+ abs or yoga only classes. Pretty neat concept if you ask me, with many classes to choose from every day. They have kids classes too!
Convenient location five minutes from the TTC subway. Quite a bit of street parking for people driving. The studio itself can be rather chaotic with the regulars in the tight space, esp for the busiest classes. Crowd is rather homogeneous — young urban blackberry types in lululemon. Staff are very friendly and helpful!

I have attended about 20 classes here since mid-​2011 and I have to say that I am impressed.
Whether you are doing a combined spinning/​yoga class, a 45 minute spin or a 6×6 spinning/​weight training interval program, you can always expect to have an energetic, enthusiastic and professional instructor that is happy to help you out and provide you with any tips to aid you in improving your form (even though they can be a bit hokey at times with their personal mantras). While the classes can sometimes be crowded, I have never felt like this is a serious problem but those who need their personal space may feel otherwise. Finally, the clean towels, water cooler and mat rentals for a $ 1 make this an even better proposition.
The only downside to this place is the price. The classes are quite expensive and are definitely geared towards working moms (though I have not ever felt out of place as a twenty-​something man). If you are a student (like me), you can get a 10% discount on a 20 pack of classes and reduce the price (including taxes) to about $ 13/​class. While not cheap, it is far better than some of the other options they have available.

I adore Spynga.
The concept of combining spin and yoga in a single class & offer them separately makes this an amazing studio for a year-​long membership. When I’m doing a spynga flow class (the spin/​yoga hybrid) I don’t need a hot yoga class to feel like I’m getting some real exercise and I don’t come out of the class all gross and dripping in sweat.
The yoga classes are really well executed and totally relaxing, especially for a studio that isn’t committed to just yoga. They have lots of props and tools for working out, and the instructors are super motivational with advice given by the second.
My only gripe with the studio is the parking situation as the evil bakery on the main level has monopolized the spots, and per discussion with staff –are tow-​happy. If you’re heading out here, best to try and subway, or else find parking on the street.

This is a beautiful space. Bright, clean, ideal for a fitness spot. However, the idea of Spynga (spinning and yoga) is missing the concept of yoga here. When I think yoga, I think relaxation, focus, stretching, zen, etc. What you get a Spynga is like pilates crossed with boot camp. So if you’re looking to endure the torture of spin followed by weight lifting, pushups, and washboard abs exercises, this is the spot for you. Instructors are alright. Music could be better.

I tried Spynga once and had mixed feelings, so I need to try again and make a decision.
For now, I will tell you what I learned in the hopes that it will help you:
It is hard to mix spinning and yoga. Don’t expect the transition to be easy. After the spinning, you move to yoga mats. I experienced a lot of muscle cramping on the yoga mats (feet, calves, even my quad!)
New members can pay $ 20 + tax ($ 23?) for two classes. Pretty good introductory offer.
Try to get there early. It is pretty chaotic before a class starts — especially if you are doing Spynga because everyone has to set up for the bike and the yoga. Plus, if you’re new, they make you fill out a form.
Don’t bother to take the stairs, as you may find yourself stuck on the 2^nd floor facing a locked door. Wait for the elevator.
Don’t give them your email address. I left that part of the form blank, but my friend must have given it to them when she made class reservations, because the day after I went I got at least 3 maybe 4 emails from Spynga, none of which I wanted.
If you are doing a spinning class and not just yoga, wear padded bike shorts. The seat on the bike was so uncomfortable I wanted to die.
Other than that, I wasn’t mad about the instructor for spinning because she played her music way too loud and I couldn’t understand a word she said so it made it hard to follow the directions. She was a wonderful yoga instructor, though! I think I am going to go back for my second class and just do yoga. I’ll update my review and hopefully be more decisive about Spynga.

I had an awesome experience at my first visit to the Spynga studio.
I arrived for an early evening Yoga class on a Sunday, and it made for a relaxing environment to see the sun set through their big windows while the instructor lit more candles to keep the room lit.
I usually leave yoga feeling like I haven’t had a workout, but I really felt it in my muscles, without feeling like I pushed myself. Their instructors are knowledgable and friendly — the space is clean and beautiful.
I will definitely be back.

If you are on the way to the Stockyards, you can always pop in for a yoga class first!
This little studio is easy to miss.
It’s tucked away on Bathurst close to St. Clair station.
There is a shared parking lot for those on wheels.
It’s a nice bright space and the staff are super friendly.
I was late (because I missed the entrance to the parking lot) and they were still welcoming. They have a spin/​cycle studio as well which is neat.
The studio was intimate and warm, the vinyasa yoga flow class with Jeannine had already started.
The instructor was knowledgeable and threw in lots of background information about the poses.
Still sounds like another language to me! Full of warriors, dogs, crows, and other members of the yoga animal kingdom.
I found the workout light, some of the poses challenging… and a lot of stretching, I’ll just call it sexy stretching.
The music was modern and kept the room moving.
I liked the personal touch at the end, Jeannine gives you a light neck rub with something lemon smelling and energizing. It was a nice relaxing class and perfect for a busy day.