Flywheel Sports – Midtown

Parking is a little confusing but if you leave in plenty of time classes are great and challenging. If you’re nearby in Midtown I recommend walking. Very fun classes with great music!

Fly wheel is fantastic! I really like how well thought out the set up is: showers, lockers, white board so you can remember which locker you used. Great helpful people. Parking is a little hard to navigate at first, but after one or two times it is not a problem at all.
Oh, and the classes are challenging but not impossible. Love it!

Pros: really huge, spacious facility with an incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The bikes they have are also very nice and high tech which is a cool perk & I enjoyed the music selection as well. I also enjoyed that this FlyWheel uses a bar weight during the weight segment instead of free weights offering a more controlled work out.
Cons: as a pretty intermediate cycler, I personally could have had my butt kicked a little more during the workout. I like the «JESUS I’m ABOUT TO DIE» feeling whenever I work out, especially in a good cycling class. My instructor, Ashley, was really energetic, but she had us in the saddle majority of the time and I didn’t feel I got a full use out of my workout. I’m used to being drenched after a good cycling class & I barely broke a sweat.
I’d definitely go to another class at FlyWheel before fully cutting this place off, just perhaps a more challenging instructor.

David Prado’s class is everything.

At this point I can confidently say I’m a cycler. I’ve been to several studios in LA (Cycle House, Soul Cycle, Aura Cycle, Beatbike) and was eager to try out Flywheel. I must say, I was slightly underwhelmed by my workout. Super unfortunate because the facility and staff were both excellent. Everyone was attentive and the locker rooms were fully stocked with ample showers/​toilets. I just expected my butt to be kicked a little more than it was.
My main issue was that my instructor barely made us hop out the saddle so I was sitting on the (uncomfortable) bike seat 80% of the time. Not conducive to me getting a kick ass workout in, IMO. I did however, like the fact that they used poles instead of free weights for the arm section. Usually once it’s time for weights, I can hardly keep my arms up. The pole was MUCH better and I appreciated the options of 2lbs or 4lbs.
Despite all this, I’d still be willing to give the Flywheel in LA a chance because their bikes were modern and kept me wanting to push myself harder. Just wish I could’ve walked out covered in sweat and unable to stand up. Instead I walked out shrugging my shoulders and wiping off a few beads off my forehead.

I usually go to the Flywheel in Buckhead, but thought I’d give this location a try today. If you plan on driving, READ THIS:
Parking is a headache. If you’re using your GPS, use the address for the garage (1217 Spring St NW) instead of the physical address for Flywheel (1180 West Peachtree St NW). I wish I had known this before, but I had to call the studio a few minutes before my class was about to start since I couldn’t find parking. Once you arrive at the garage, you get a ticket and there are signs leading you up to the 5^th floor for Flywheel parking.
1) Park on the 5^th floor.
2) Look for the Flywheel signs (picture attached!) and walk straight ahead.
3) Walk through the garage to the level 5 elevators.
4) Take the elevators to level 1.
5) Walk outside across to Regions Plaza.
6) Go inside and Flywheel is on the RIGHT. If you see the receptionist at the front desk to your left, you’ve gone the wrong way.
7) On your way out of Flywheel after class, grab a parking validation ticket from the front counter. Parking is free.
I felt like I went through a maze today just go to get to Flywheel! Anyways, moving on.
As expected, everyone who works here is super friendly and upbeat. I got checked in pretty smoothly and had someone help me set up my bike. My instructor was great, but I feel like other instructors I’ve had push us more. If you’ve never done Flywheel before, it’s really fun and challenging, but it pumps you up with a lot of energy and you feel great after (maybe not during). The instructors always have a fun playlist of music ranging from oldies (Gloria Gaynor) to top 40’s to EDM. The classes are typically 45 minutes (they have some Fly 60 classes as well).
I love Flywheel and Flybarre, but I will probably drive the extra 5 minutes to go to the Buckhead location, solely to avoid the parking headache!

My Flywheel obsession continued with a couple of 5:30 AM classes at the midtown location. I found out my favorite instructor, David P., led a 5:30 AM class on Tuesday mornings, so of course I had to give it a try.
For it being so early, the staff was just as helpful and nice as they are in the evening. In fact, I’m not a morning person, and I made the 5:30 AM class twice in the same week (even showed up early!).
If you haven’t tried Flywheel, you should definitely use your first class free pass and check it out! It’s such a great, upbeat workout, and it’s impossible to leave class feeling anything but happy. It’s become my therapy.

I’m a flywheel fanatic but am usually at the buckhead or alpharetta locations. Midtown was close to my work for a time period so I went to a couple of classes here and really liked it! I have actually gotten here by car AND by marta and I will say the Marta is so much easier if you are coming here for a lunch class. I probably wouldn’t chance it when it’s dark since you need to walk about a block to get to the building from the marta. That being said, parking has improved since the first time I came here and there is now dedicated parking. So, check out the website, figure out the parking lot, and allocate a lot of time the first time you are here to make sure you park in the right place and find the studio.
So, enough about actually getting to the studio. The studio itself is very similar to the format of the other locations and the classes are just as awesome. The only difference is that there are no changing rooms (just two locker rooms — one for females and one for males). While there are more showers than the Buckhead location (and about the same amount as the alpharetta location), there is only one bench to put your stuff down while changing. All in all, wish they had more changing rooms, but it only matters if you’re going to work or coming from work. Do I wish I worked in the building that has Flywheel Midtown? Heck yes! If you’re close-​by, the class is worth trying :)

Love it! I’m a new flywheel addict! Yes the classes are pricey– but for the quality of the gym and workout you are getting it is worth it for me! I’ve taken classes with Joyce and Jennifer and they are both fantastic. I look forward to every class!

I’ve been to 3 different classes at this Flywheel location. I use ClassPass and this location of flywheel is convenient to my hotel of choice and the MARTA when I am traveling to ATL for work.
I like the check in process and the way they have your shoes for you in your cubby. The staff is all very friendly and very enthusiastic.
I’ve taken the 7 am fly 45 class, each time with different instructors. However it always feels like the exact same class. I appreciate that they have weighted bars rather than hand weights — I think it’s easier to maintain the fluidity of motion. I struggle with whether or not they focus too much on speed rather than the ability to personalize your workout.
Showers and changing areas are clean. The lockers are in the open lobby which is kind of awkward for those of us showering there but they also have some with outlets in them which is great and sort of cancels out the bad.

I am a ClassPass user and FlyWheel Sports Midtown is one of the studios I frequent. I’ve done the FlyWheel class a couple times (it is harder to schedule on the app) but have to say I prefer using my 3 monthly classes at FlyBarre.
I’ve taken a lot of different barre classes over the years and FlyBarre has to be my favorite. The music is fun/​energetic, the instructors are helpful, and the moves are easy to follow but also burn & make you feel like you are actually getting a workout (sometimes at place like PureBarre they try all these weird moves that I never know if I’m doing right).
Facilities wise, the studio is newer and has clean showers, lockers, nice toiletries, etc. The only thing I hate is the parking. You have to go about 7 stories up in this parking deck off Spring Street and every turn around the narrow corners is filled with terror that you will be hit by a car coming in the opposite direction. They do validate though so at least it is free.

First, the location is hard to find but I calked the studio and they easily directed me where to go. Parking is free up to 2 hours in the garage and it’s located in an office building.
The facility was clean and modern. Energy was great from the moment I stepped into studio. I did fly barre and really enjoyed it. A lot more total body than the pure barre studios focus on and instructors playlist was great! Looking forward to going back and trying flywheel.

As I have noted in previous posts, I love working out and joined ClassPass as soon as it came to Atl. I have done both the barre and the cycle classes here and both are amazing. The cycle class is (at least for me), extremely competitive and makes me work so much harder because I can see my stats compared to others. I love the instructors and the music. It is upbeat and energetic no matter what time you go.
I have also tried many of the Barre classes that Atlanta has to offer. This one is a good one that really does a good job of focusing on all areas of your body more or less equally. I like how there are 3 songs that focus on arms (at least during the 45 min class). I feel that some of the barre studios only do maybe 5 min of arms then the rest is legs. I run a lot, so I don’t need/​want to work on strengthening my legs as much, so I appreciate that they ensure that the rest of the body is sufficiently worked out as well.
The amenities are nice. They have bliss products in the showers. I like to do morning workouts then get ready at the gym. I still have yet to figure out the shower situation. Some times I go, there are 10 girls waiting in line for a shower, this morning, there was no line at all… not sure what the trick is. Everything seems clean and they have little items that are helpful for getting ready, bobby pins, hair ties, dry shampoo, hair dryers.
Overall, great workout, nice facility, just the parking is a bit tricky, allow yourself an extra 10 – 15 min your first time to get incredibly lost… after that, you get the hang of it.

I am going to admit right off the bat, I have been a yoga kid for 7 years and this review is based on my first and only barre experience. I hadn’t tried barre before because the idea that you’d pay $ 22+ for an hour work out boggled my mind; however, I found a deal on Amazon Local and jumped at the chance to try FlyWheel. Signing up for a class online was easy, and I liked that you reserved your space beforehand. However, arrive to your first class 15 minutes early. The parking situation is complicated and it takes some time to figure out how to get from your car to the studio. Hopefully, you will see someone dressed in workout clothes to follow like I did. Lockers available to put your purse, and there are showers/​locker-​room to change – all clean.
Class time: The barre studio is a bit small and they pack a lot of students in the room. It isn’t a huge deal, but for some movements you are more focused on not hitting the person next to you rather than your form – I bet that gets easier as you build strength and practice a bit.
My biggest disappointment is that the instructor never asked if there were any new students (to barre in general or to the studio) and instructed as through we all knew what we were doing. Having a shoulder that gives me some trouble and not having the endurance of someone who regularly attends barre, I really wished she would have instructed some modifications for those of us who were new. Maybe it’s my yoga background, but it also seems like a great idea to check in with people to understand their limitations, injuries, and experience level.
Overall, it was a neat experience, and I look forward to taking a few more classes. (Can’t wait to try a SPIN class – will update after). That being said, I don’t foresee myself purchasing more barre classes than what I’ve already got, as a good power yoga class provides a similar workout with a better price point… and I miss the focus on form and the connection between breath and movement.

Was in Atlanta on business and came here with my ClassPass. I wish they had one in Austin!
Facilities are clean and offer great amenities — free lockers, free different temperature filtered water, free cycle shoe rentals, etc.
The concept of FlyWheel is cool and different than any other spin I’ve done. You can opt to «compete» on a board displayed above the instructor based off of your power (RPM and Torq) throughout the class. I didn’t opt to do this but it still kept me motivated throughout class because I kept seeing my power less than those on the board and wanted to catch up.
Alicia was the instructor and she was great. It was a 7am class so the upbeat music was needed, and she did not disappoint. It was a 45 minute class with one song of strength work about ¾ way through the class.
I definitely recommend this studio, especially with ClassPass. Even if they had one in Austin, I don’t think I could afford the monthly-​unlimited classes here as it is a very steep price but hey it might work for some people.

I really wanted to hate Flywheel. The parking situation is confusing (they validate, but you have to enter off of Spring St, near 16^th, and walk foooorreeever to find it), the receptionist was less than friendly, you have to walk through a beautiful corporate office in your sweaty gym clothes, AND I hate spin.
So color me surprised when I actually had a really phenomenal workout in a FlyBarre class. First, I was by far the least fit person there. Second, I was the only one without an article of lululemon on my person (I just can’t do $ 100 yoga pants). But the instructor was incredibly friendly and totally destroyed any stereotypes I had in my mind about «these people.» There was a great vibe of camaraderie among the other students too, kind of in a «we’re all crazy to be taking a 6am workout class on a Friday» vibe that was really great. Many of the exercises are done facing the wall or lying down, so you actually can’t really see what anyone else is doing, making it easier to concentrate on challenging yourself to the best of your ability.
Having taken a PureBarre and Exhale Barre classes, I have to say that I actually likely FlyBarre the best. Another nice benefit of Flywheel Midtown is that they offer a couple of 45 minute classes («Power45») where they skip most of the warm up and cooldown and just get straight to the burn. This is great if you’re trying to get a workout in before work or during a lunch break; it’s about as close as you can get to making working out truly convenient.
All in all, I wanted to hate Flywheel, but I loved it, or loved Flybarre at least. I came with a ClassPass membership, and I’m actually a little bummed that I’ll only be able to come here 3x a month.

Confession: I’ve lived in Atlanta for seven years now and I still have to use my GPS to go places in Midtown. It’s confusing. A lot of the streets are one way. It’s not Buckhead. Quite frankly I get confused. Going to Flywheel Midtown is no exception.
My beloved Flywheel Buckhead was closed for renovations last Sunday, so I ventured to their Midtown location for the first time since it opened (like a year ago?). I actually knew where the building was, but the parking lot was another story. Once I finally figured out where to park, I was equally as confused in the building lobby and the concierge had to direct me to the studio, which is in a suite on the first floor of the Regions building.
As for the studio itself, it is nicer and newer than Buckhead (although Buckhead is currently being renovated). There is a legit bathroom with showers and a lot of the lockers have phone chargers in them. Genius! The bikes are newer, albeit fewer. Basically the whole class experience was exactly the same except for the «Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas» feeling. I’ve been to 430 Flywheel classes (eek!), so it goes without saying that in general I love Flywheel. It’s a great workout and is really fun. However, I’ll be sticking with Buckhead.
If I lived or worked in Midtown, I would happily go here I guess. The parking lot is kind of annoying and most of my favorite instructors teach exclusively in Buckhead, so basically Buckhead wins all around. Objectively it’s still great, but the instructors, instructors, instructors and location, location, location of Flywheel Buckhead are way better whilst paying an arm and a leg for a stationary bike ride.

I’m an avid soul cycler (from NYC and SF) but was in town to visit a friend.
Flywheel unfortunately felt more like a forced pure cycling workout than a fun and enjoyable whole body workout to the beat of the music.
Pros:
— Checkin and signing up was easy
— Delta cleat compatible: lots of shoes available, towels available
— Amenities: face wipes, hair ties, bliss body lotion, q-​tips
— Room has AC
— Parking validation available
Cons:
— Strange location inside work building, few doors open on Sunday morning. was quite a frenzy finding an unlocked door
— Alternatives for those with injuries were not provided
— Too much focus on rpm’s made me feel like I could try less when I was pushing faster, don’t really like that
— Instructor’s voice was extremely monotonous, and she didn’t seem happy to be there. which sort of ruins the vibe for me
— Not a lot of variety: only 1 tap back and arm workout was limited. No push-​ups on bikes, no work on obliques or crunches
*** Net net: ***
Overall, I didn’t enjoy the class bc of the lack of variety, the monotonous instruction & the lack or synchronization to the beat. I don’t want to feel like my workout is work, I want it to be fun!

Ladies and gents, I consider myself a very fit person, but Flybarre kicked mah butt!
I’ve been meaning to try a Flywheel class for quite a while now, but I just wasn’t making time for it until a friend of mine invited me go with her a couple of weeks ago, that is. We set a date — lunch time on a Monday at the Flywheel studio within walking distance of both of our offices in Midtown and chose to do a Flybarre class instead of Flywheel, because she warned Flywheel is so intense, you definitely don’t want to go straight back to the office afterwards (i.e. a full shower is a necessity).
Cool by me — with a name like Flybarre, I figured I’d nail this workout; I took dance classes for 10 years straight growing up, I know my way around a ballet barre.
This particular Flywheel studio is in the same office tower that holds Veni Vidi Vici and numerous other businesses on the corner of 14^th Street and Peachtree St NW. Luckily it’s on the first floor, so as soon you enter just bear right and you can’t miss it. The studio is a good size for where it is: there’s a barre room large enough for 16 people, a spin room (not sure how many bikes are in there), a large locker space to store your stuff and men’s and women’s showers and changing areas.
I’d changed prior to leaving the office so I didn’t need to use the changing area, but my friend said their facilities were really nice, and I can tell you they provide all kinds of extra amenities I appreciated: extra hair bands, towels, water, etc.
For the Flybarre class our instructor had us grab a couple of very light hand weights (I’m talking 1 — 2 lbs for women, max) and then we took our assigned mats and the pain began. High tempo music was blasting and after a quick warm up of squats and lunges that got our hearts pumping, we were down on the ground, toes under the barre crunching like our lives depended on it. Then we were on our knees for the most butt busting kickbacks, leg lifts and more that I’ve had in a long time! Then we were on our feet doing upper body exercises. Those puny weights I mentioned? After about 100 tricep kickbacks and bicep curls they didn’t feel puny at all — my arms were SO tired! We did squats against the bar with medicine balls between our knees then finished up with more ab work using a resistance band looped over the barre as leverage. Man! It tires me out now, just thinking about it all again.
I felt a great endorphin rush at the end and also totally wiped at the same time. Which is exactly what I want to feel after a good workout. I totally underestimated how intense Flybarre would be, and if it wasn’t so darn expensive, I would totally join.

So excited that Flywheel is in Midtown!
I’ve already written a review of the workout itself for the Buckhead location– suffice it to say that I really love it. My four stars is only because damn, this is one expensive workout. The price decreases if you buy a large package, but not by much. Once a year they discount their classes, and I always grab some then. Still, the price means that this is a supplement to my regular workout rather than my go-​to gym. Doesn’t seem like they’re hurting for clientele though, so they must be doing something right.