What’s the hippest, coolest, newest exercise studio in town?? Ever heard of FLYWHEEL? Well, this buzzer hadn’t and wondered when she first saw the sign a month ago if it was some kind of fishing gear shop…I was sooooo wrong!
Flywheel is all about toning and strengthening your body through riding stationary bicycles in a state-of-the-art stadium. You can see the instructor no matter where you are and when you are working out in the darkened studio with the music pounding with the room temperature kept in the low 60’s – you can really get into your zone. What’s extra-cool about these bikes is they have a special tech-package which stores all of your info – 
distance, calories burned and resistance- it’s called performance technology. And you can get competitive by choosing to compare yourself to others in class by displaying your stats on a huge electronic board- nothing like a little competition to get this gal working hard! You can amp up the workout even more with arm exercises using special weights called body bars – feel the burn!
distance, calories burned and resistance- it’s called performance technology. And you can get competitive by choosing to compare yourself to others in class by displaying your stats on a huge electronic board- nothing like a little competition to get this gal working hard! You can amp up the workout even more with arm exercises using special weights called body bars – feel the burn!
The instructors are highly trained – and hugely competitive – they must personally audition before NYC master instructors and even Ruth Zuckerman herself! Ruth Zuckerman is the creative owner of Flywheel and currently teaches up to 10 classes at week. She and her business partner Jay Galluzzo began Flywheel in the Flatiron district of NYC where the flagship studio is located. There are currently 14 locations nationwide: New York, Chicago, Miami Beach, Boca Raton, Atlanta, Seattle and Charlotte which has two locations: Myers Park and Ballantyne.
In addition to indoor-stadium cycling, Flywheel offers FlyBarre which incorporates light weight training, dance, and core strengthening exercises. Upon entering Flywheel’s studio, you get a pair a cycling shoes, a locker to stow your gear, filtered water, towels,change rooms and private showers. All of these amenities are included in your fee which can range from $25 for a single ride to $180 per month unlimited.
Flywheel Sports Exclusive code for Charlotte Ballantyne Buzz Readers:
Flywheel Sports provides state-of-the-art facilities for stadium cycling classes in Charlotte and, starting at the end of July, in Ballantyne. As a Ballantyne Buzz reader, you can enroll in your first 2 classes for free!
- Use Code FLYBBUZZ2FREE Expires 8/31/2012
Classes can be taken at either location
So, once again Charlotte is becoming home to the hottest , latest and greatest! Flywheel offers a little piece of the cutting edge of “big-city fitness” like what you find in Manhattan! It’s unique, it’s hip and you just have to try it!
Flywheel locations:
Myers Park:
2907 Providence Rd.
Suites 103 & 104
Charlotte, NC 28211
980.819.8501
Ballantyne (in Blakeney)
9852 Rea Road
Suite F2
Charlotte, NC 28277
704.209.7612
