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Interviews
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Meet Wagner
NICK WAGNER may be sweet, but his class packs a serious punch. Want to test that theory? We dare you.
5 things you may not know about me...1. I began dancing at the age of 4 in Baltimore, MD where I was born and raised.2. I have 3 sisters; Kristen, Danielle and Miranda.3. My favorite animal is a turtle, mainly because they always return back home.4. I have been a vegetarian since 2006, after joining a student group called SILA or Students Improving the Lives of Animals.5. I have a garden in the corner of my bedroom that I am very proud of!My class is unique because...
I combine different somatic techniques in order to eliminate extra tension during my ride. I use my dance training to make sure my students sweat like crazy and leave with a feeling of rejuvenation. My rhythmically driven classes encourage you to wipe your feet at the door (metaphorically), meditate your stress away and still have a good dance party on the bike.
My favorite artist is...I don't really have a singular favorite artist, but am consistently inspired by the simplicity and beauty of the world we live in.
If I have an hour to myself, I'm...Reading a fantastical novel on my roommate Kim's Kindle.
Family, love, and my best man Wedee are very important to me.
My friends know me as...The loving one.
Posted September 4, 10 -
Meet Danny
Introducing DANNY KOPEL, the hair-flipping, eyewear-collecting, puppet-wielding SoulCycle instructor. Shy? Not sure we believe you.
5 things you may not know about me...
1) I am a crazed perfectionist. It’s not always fun, but it keeps me pushing myself to the next level.
2) I am shy but come alive with a good crowd and good music. When all the elements are in place, something comes over me. I’d say that I’m fairly laid back – bookish, even! -- but I have stores of animal energy that a sick beat can unleash.
3) I have a different job and different life every day. Teaching, writing, performing, sculpting, and more recently -- styling. My senior thesis in college was a puppet show.
4) I’m a bit of a misfit… which is why I know New York is my town. Here, nobody cares who you are. It’s so freeing.
5) I collect eyewear.
My class is unique because...
It’s a raucous party and intimate one-on-one conversation, all at the same time. My main goal is to give people permission to be their true selves, if only for 45 minutes. We don’t realize how repressed we are... I try to lead by example, riding my bike as hard as I can and rocking out like there’s no tomorrow.
My favorite artists are...
Merce Cunningham, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Yves Saint Laurent… I could go for days. I’m an art nerd.
If I have an hour to myself, I'm...
Making the next playlist. I think of it as curating, really. I take it that seriously and devote that much time to each class. If I don’t wanna get off my bike, dance around and smash some guitars, then I have to start the playlist over again.
A sense of humor is very important to me.
Otherwise it gets dull and dreary pretty fast, right? I think this is key for living in New York. You need a good pair of legs for walking, a little bit of attitude, a smartphone, but more importantly, a sense of humor. This place will bring you down otherwise.
My friends know me as...
The creative one.
Posted August 24, 10 -
Keri Glassman
KERI GLASSMAN, MS, RD, CDN and author of the O2 Diet, speaks to SoulCycle about antioxidants, portion control and feeding her kids! Keri is also one of our panelists atthe SoulCycle Wellness + Nutrition Panel.
SC: How does Keri Glassman, Nutritious Life differ from other health plans out there?
Posted August 19, 10 -
Tanya Zuckerbrot
TANYA ZUCKERBROT, creator of the F-Factor Diet and founder of Skinny in the City, talks to SoulCycle about fiber, eating out in NY, and working with the Ms. Universe organization. Tanya is also one of our panelists at the SoulCycle Wellness + Nutrition Panel.
SC: What are the basic principles of the F-Factor diet?
Posted August 17, 10 -
Are you living épanoui?
Introducing Elisa Niemtzow, founder of living épanoui™, a wellness and lifestyle firm which provides easy, pragmatic solutions to feel good, French style. Elisa is also one of our fabulous panelists at the SoulCycle Wellness + Nutrition Panel.
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SC: What does it mean to live épanoui?
Posted August 16, 10 -
Meet James
Meet JAMES LINDENBERG, a screenwriting Cubs fan with the healing touch. Not to mention a fabulous new SoulCycle instructor! Be sure to check out his SC Bands classes down in Tribeca and his SoulCycle rides up in Scarsdale!
5 things you may not know about me...
1. I grew up in Geneva Illinois and spent my formative years wanting to be a "triple threat" like Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra & Fred Astaire, all rolled in to one.Posted August 12, 10 -
Meet Lindy
Don't let her size fool you. LINDY FLOWERS may be small, but she's fierce. Don't believe us? Just ask her riders.
5 things you may not know about me...
1. I'm from a town in North Carolina called Welcome. We even have a sign that says "Welcome to Welcome: A Friendly Place." Seriously.2. In high school I was voted "Most Likely to Brighten Your Day."Posted August 10, 10 -
Meet Melanie
Meet MELANIE GRIFFITH: a music lovin', booty shakin', hula-hoopin', free spirit, mother of three with a law degree. And we know her around SoulCycle as the easy going one.
5 things you may not know about me...1. I was a corporate lawyer in a big New York City law firm and spent a year as a clerk for a federal judge in Manhattan.Posted August 2, 10 -
Soul Muse: Isabel Cheren
Here on the Soul Blog we're starting a series called SOUL MUSES to highlight riders who inspire us. And first up we have... Isabel Cheren.
NAME: Isabel Cheren
AGE: 71
STUDIO: East 83rd St
WHEN DID YOU START SPINNING?: The first day the east side opened (September, 2010).
OCCUPATION: I've had two careers. In 1975 I became an Adult Nurse Practitioner (a pioneer in the field). From 1983-1994 I became a Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations and afterward I returned to my original career.WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO RIDE?: I love everything about it from the friendly staff to the great instructors who motivate you and accept you the way you are. The classes give me energy and release tension.
YOU INSPIRE US. WHAT INSPIRES YOU?: Sharing ideas. I love feeling and seeing how everyone helps each other out in life.Have a suggestion for an inspirational rider? Email blog@soul-cycle.com!Posted July 30, 10 -
Urban Golf Academy
SoulCycle talks with KATE TEMPESTA about her Urban Golf Academy and how she fell into professional golfing.
SC: What is the Urban Golf Academy?
KT: It’s a program where I teach golf to kids as young as 4, 5, and 6. My goal, much like Super Soccer Stars, is to bring golf to the urban environment.
Posted July 20, 10 -
Meet Kaili
Introducing KAILI (pronounced Ky-Lee) STEVENS who leads a double life as a SoulCycle employee AND instructor. What would we ever do without her?
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5 things you may not know about me...1. I am ADDICTED to reality television.
Posted July 15, 10 -
Meet LB
Introducing our newest SOUL instructor Lauren Bruker, or as we like to call her, LB.
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5 things you may not know about me...1. I was born and raised in Louisville, KY.2. I am a big risk taker. For example, I move to NYC without ever visiting the city. Go big or go home right?Posted July 14, 10 -
Meet Jenny
Here on the blog, SoulCycle will be starting an interview series with each of our instructors. Now riders can find out everything from what makes an instructor's class unique to which artists inspire them. First up... Jenny Gaither!
Posted June 30, 10 -
Maya Elias: SC's First Intern
SoulCycle interviews its very first intern, MAYA ELIAS. Maya tells SC about the internship, why she started spinning and her father's mid-spin yelling.
SC: So how did this internship come about?
Posted June 20, 10 -
A Little Bit Married
If you're not a little bit married yourself, you probably know a couple that is: they've dated for years, they live together and they act like they're married... but they're not. In her book A Little Bit Married, SoulCycle rider HANNAH SELIGSON discusses this new life stage and how to navigate it.
Posted February 8, 10 -
SC's Secret Weapon
Meet the man behind SoulCycle's new Tribeca location: Peter Bryant. Peter discusses his relationship with SoulCycle, the highs and lows of building Tribeca, and designing the new band studio.
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SC: Maybe you could start by explaining what your job entails.
PB: I have a design, construction and real estate background so I started a business where I specialize in helping clients expand their brand from one or two locations to multiple locations across the country.
Posted January 28, 10 -
Meet Stephanie Hirsch
SoulCycle designer STEPHANIE HIRSCH discusses her design background, her vision for the SoulCycle line and, yes, the Soul unitard.
SC: What’s your background in fashion and design?
SH: I started a company called INCA 11 years ago. It was a resort lifestyle company, but I was really known for my swimwear and the fit, fabric and design.Posted January 22, 10 -
Meet Nick Oram
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Now that we've lured you in with his picture, meet Nick! Our newest instructor and latest LA transplant, Nick Oram discusses his move, his guilty pleasures and his favorite spinning moment.
SC: Why did you become a spin instructor?
NO: I started to teach because, as an avid cyclist, I wanted others to experience the same enthusiasm and passion for the sport as I did and to be able to take it to the next level.Posted December 31, 09 -
Meet MB
Instructor extraordinaire, MB Regan, talks to SoulCycle about her classes, her music and her name.
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SC: How did you get into spinning?
MB: In the late 90s I went to a Debby Rocker workshop at Equinox. And then I just really understood it because before I thought "Oh it’s a bike, it doesn’t move. Come on, what’s the point?"
Posted December 13, 09 -
Meet Brooke Williams
Meet Brooke Williams as she discusses the Tribeca art installation and the SoulCycle family.
SC: Why don't you start by describing the installation, or at least how you envision it.
BW: The plan, as far as we know, is going to be a wall of Polaroids in the neighborhood of 18 feet wide by 6 ft high--about 1200 images in total arranged within a grid.Posted December 8, 09
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