Flywheel

I loved everything about Flywheel! I was in Walnut Creek for less than 24 hours and happened upon it during a morning run. The staff was fabulous – attentive, friendly and seemed like they truly enjoyed their jobs. The workout was great and every detail from the fruit bowls to the décor was perfectly thought out. I would LOVE to open one of these in my home town in Colorado!

Flywheel has become my favorite Bay Are cycle studio! I’m in love with this place, they seriously need to open a location in San Fran (FiDi). Walnut Creek is a trek for me, so I typically only come on the weekend to avoid traffic. The facilities are clean, spacious and staff is super friendly. Check-​in is always a breeze and I love that shoes are providing and waiting in your cubby upon arrival.
In terms of the workout, it kicks your ass! I’ve taken several classes here with different instructors, all of them have been good. My personal favorite is Laura T.‘s Fly60 and theme rides. Her music is always on point, with a lot of Hip Hop /​current and old school hits. Her energy is amazing and I always leave drenched in sweat… burning around 900 Cals. #Winning

Honestly, I started going here in hopes that I would one day run in to Ayesha Curry. She is my unicorn. My first time here, I totally forgot I would need to work my tail off to survive.
The staff here is super friendly and every time I have been, they make sure you are able to set-​up your bike. It is always clean and sanitized once you walk in for your class.
The workout is the best part. Great music and instructors who keep you motivated. Nicole Adamo is my personal favorite. She makes me hate her in a good way.
Flywheel has become part of my weekly routine (and yes, I still hope to run in to Ayesha Curry).

This is by far the most spacious Flywheel these eyes have seen. Compared to my NYC locales, this could be the Taj Mahal. Huge shower spaces and bathrooms stocked with Bliss products, multiple make up areas and so forth.
I always do get a burn on and feel amazing post work out. New to Flywheel? See below*. It does get crowded on a few weekend AM classes, but overall, it’s a pretty seamless experience. So, what’s the problem? Class inconsistency and music.
I’ve had three teachers here and all have been good. Some better than others, but I can’t complain about their teaching. I can complain about their music. Out of the 3 – 4 classes I’ve taken, not one class did I enjoy the music and left pumped up. I’m sorry, but I like pump up, hip hop, newest hits to old school flavor, bring it to me type music and I have yet to hear that. What I have been hearing has been a lot of rock music? A lot of slow tempo stuff? A ton of stuff I’ve never even heard of. What is going on? Are you playing to the older suburban mom crowd? I’m not quite sure what is up, but it’s sad.
Flywheel, I hope you’re reading this. Find a teacher (s) who is going to make ‘ish pop and I’ll be yours forever. Until then, I’m only yours sporadically.
** New to flywheel?! It’s a 45 minute high intensity, high priced spin class in low lit room/​dark room with music. You track your rpm and intensity via a screen on the bike. You get about 4 – 5 minutes of an arm workout in the middle, as well.

So glad they opened a Flywheel in Walnut Creek. I’ve a huge fan of the NYC locations, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Free shoes, water is $ 2, and nice lockers/​shower facilities. The shoes here are new and clean since the location is new, which is a huge plus.
I took a class with Ryan on New Year’s Day. He had great energy, and the class was intense and sweat-​inducing (the way I like it!). Only wish they put fans in the room, because it does get really hot after a while!
I also took a few Flybarre classes with Colette, who was fabulous! I actually preferred the barre classes here to the spinning ones. Colette always delivers a balanced workout — abs, legs, arms, core, and I loved her playlist. Definitely going to bring my mom to her class next time.

Pros:
Spacious
Lockers
Showers
Clean
Bike Shoes (pretty sure they are complimentary)
I like the bikes because they have small screens that tell you how fast you are going and all that.
Easy online portal
Friendly staff
Cons:
Only limited classes are 60 minutes
Wish they played something on the screens during class. When I went to Cycle Scape they had dance videos and stuff like that. I liked it.
I went to Flywheel because my favorite instructor from Cycle Scape staring working here. Her name is Nicole Adamo and she is awesome. Her energy is great! Plus, I like her upbeat music.
I tried Laura this morning and she was pretty good. I prefer more pump me up dance or hip hop music. I’m not really into pop or rock while I cycle. Laura’s class was good just not as fun as Nicole’s, granted it was at 5:30am.
My favorite spin class of all time was at Zenga in DC. They did a lot of movements on the bike where you used upper body and arms, it was so intense, plus they had drum and bass music and great lighting. It was so awesome. Flywheel is close to that, but the bar was set real high.
However, they are offering a great deal right now that I am going to take advantage of because I do like this place.

I never regret working out. I always regret when I don’t.
I’ve tried a few FlyWheel classes and one Fly Barre class. Phenomenal workouts! I feel exhausted yet accomplished and wanting to book my next class.
Service is fantastic! When I took FlyBarre, someone helped me get setup with the weights for the Barre class. She asked if I needed a towel… what I really needed was a hair tie to put my hair in a ponytail. She came back with both!
It could be bigger. The locker room area can get pretty congested as well as the waiting area. Just feels like you are maneuvering around sweaty bodies.
The workout areas can be a little packed. I do prep my mind for that but the workouts are so great that I’m able to get over it. My Barre class was only half full but I could see some legs knocking in a full class… perhaps the instructors will modify their workout for that reason.
NOTE: Your credits expire after a month of purchase so use them!

LOVE flywheel!
So I wanted to get back into shape after endless bouncing back and forth with workouts, and first joined the Sunnyvale location as close to work. However switched jobs recently and needed a location in the east bay.
I believe this location is pretty new and it’s very spacious and awesome! The instructors are all amazing and motivate you with great music (my fav is Laura). If you need motivation and a welcome environment, come here seriously. I have to shout out the front desk, they are all super sweet and helpful.
Price wise, yes it’s pricey after the first month ($ 100 trial) so you can choose to continue or not. I certainly love it and am a spin freak now. Bonus, lost 10 pounds in a couple months.
I heart you, flywheel.

This gorgeous new Flywheel location gave me total envy — my usual Philadelphia studio just doesn’t compare to this sparkly, spacious studio which boasts both a Flywheel and Flybarre, plus several bathrooms, a locker room, and a large vanity with hair dryers and other post-​workout/​post-​shower necessities.
But even with all that, I still have to give the edge to the Philly Flywheel, where the instructors and playlists are BOMB. I only took one class in Walnut Creek, and the instructor was spunky and positive, but the music was a little whack (Celine Dion?!).
Nonetheless, I’m pumped my go-​to workout is popping up in Northern CA and can’t wait to check out the San Francisco location after it opens on my next trip out!

Traveled to Walnut Creek for the class and I’m happy I did! I go to the gym regularly but this was actually my first spin class! Cycling is on the bottom of my list of cardio methods but Flywheel totally changed that for me!
Its located conveniently on main street, around Broadway plaza, very nice/​upscale area. They have a big sign so you won’t miss it. Its new, so when I went inside, I was already impressed. Before taking the class, I had to sign up on their website to obtain a username/​account and once you’re registered for a class, they will email you a confirmation a long with instructions on what you need to do when you arrive. I had to check in on their little laptops that you’ll see right when you walk in, then it’ll let you know what number station bike you’ll be on and which cubby your complimentary shoes are placed. The cubbies are located right below the check in computers so you grab them and head into the lock room area. If you need of assistance, their front desk is beside the check in area as well as their little merchandise store, which I, unfortunately, did not get a chance to look at as I was running a little late.
The locker area, and i say ‘area’ because it isn’t a closed room. Its open to everyone, men and women, but if you go all the way further back, there are changing rooms and the restroom. You don’t need a lock for the lockers and they’re free! All you need to do is find an empty one and enter a 4 digit code, super convenient. A nice, well designed, clean, and modern looking area with benches and chairs. The only downside is that, it gets crowded in there as it is not a huge area.
Before walking into the cycling room, there is a map layout with the number stations beside the door way, that way you can located your bike prior to walking in. That was very helpful since it was already dark in there and it’s a big room with numerous bikes. It would have been very difficult to locate your bike had they not have that map there.
When I got to my bike, I had no idea how to clip in my shoes to the peddles but luckily, there were employees who were going around helping out. They helped me lock into the peddles and adjust my seat. As I mentioned, I was running a little late, so i guess I skipped the part where they were giving instructions on how to adjust the level of resistance on the bike so I had to figure it out on my own, which took a little while. Not too sure when they started giving instructions but I knew I was at least in the room 5 minutes prior to starting. I thought they would have instructed us right before but nope, So heads up! Get there at least 15 minutes ahead of time.
The class itself was great! It was challenging but you can go at your own speed. Our instructor was Karen M, she really pushes you but she was a lot of fun! She had great energy that motivated you to paddle harder and faster. Her music playlist along with the moves she had us do on the bike made it really fun! She set the bar high that I almost don’t want to go to a different spin class because I’ll be disappointed.
One thing i can say about the class, on the negative side, was that it was super hot in there and i do agree that the room should have better ventilation, it was hard enough trying to breath lol
Thanks so much Karen M. and Flywheel for kicking our butts!

So reading some of the other Unilocalers’ reviews made me feel a lot better that I wasn’t the only one who had never attended a spin class before! But that’s what I love about these Unilocal Events is that we get to try things we have never tried before! SO big thanks to Steph for making this event a great success :)
I loved how clean and pristine the facility is and how easy it is to login or sign up online. They had my bike reserved and my shoes saved for me in a cubby (they ask you shoe size ahead of time). How thoughtful and organized! I ran in, put my stuff in a locker, and dashed into the studio to find my bike. The lockers are just like the ones at Clubsport Fremont – select a code, lock your locker, you don’t even need to keep track of a key, just your locker number! And if you are afraid of forgetting that, write it down on the whiteboard they conveniently set up in the locker rooms for that very purpose! Note, no distinguishing males or females in this locker room and lockers are small cubbies, so they don’t really fit large gym bags.
I had no idea how to adjust my bike seat, but someone came around to help me out and lock my shoes into the bike pedals! I think this was a good idea for me because I’m pretty sure I would have slipped otherwise. There’s a spot for your waterbottle in the front. The blue knob directly in front of you controls the torque (resistance) and you can see your stats on a little screen to the left. The studio feels like a club and Karen, our instructor, really pumped us up and had a good playlist going! She’s super energetic and motivating and it helps that the studio is tiered so people in the back and look down to see her in the front! We totally steamed up that room! So dress cool.
After class, I decided to use one of their changing rooms/​showers because it looked nice and clean and they provided nice shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. They even had plastic bags to put your dirty clothes in! I’d still recommend bringing shower shoes though, which I had in my gym bag. They also provide hair dryers and other hair products on a small countertop/​mirror area.
5 stars for a great facility and class! They definitely streamlined the process and I went online afterwards to check out my stats. I couldn’t believe I had biked over 17 miles! That being said, I had a hard time sitting down for the following 2 days. I learned that I am just so not cut out for spin, but Karen somehow got me to push my ass through 17 miles! If you like spin, this place is great for you!

As a light mist fell on this early Sunday morning, my brain said: Stay in bed, eat a bunch of hashbrowns, and then go back to bed. Don’t exercise, don’t leave the house, and especially don’t put on spandex bike shorts.
Flash-​forward two hours later and I’m beet-​red, covered in sweat, crazy in pain (my arms?! Who knew those tiny pushups would do anything) and feeling pretty damn good about me.
This was my first time ever on a stationary bike, and more obviously, my first time where my cycling vista was a dark room, tons of undulating people I didn’t know, and a screaming instructor telling me to «push up my Torq» every 15 seconds. Holy crap! What a crazy morning, and it was something I never would have done without Unilocal!
I wasn’t a huge fan of having my feet strapped to the bike, but I loved the high-​intensity and the music. HUGE thanks to Steph and Sierra for making this happen, and to Flywheel and Karen for kicking our butts, and for the towels and help clipping into the bikes!
Fantastic locker areas (not needing to bring a lock was great) and fresh fruit were fantastic perks. I’m already evangelizing to my skepic bf, but even if this motivates us to bike up the Iron Horse Trail more often I confider it time very well spent. :-)
THANK YOU FLYWHEEL!

This was such a great workout! I have been wanting to attend a cycling class and thanks to our bomb CM Stephanie I was able to. This was my second fitness related YEE and while my legs are killing me today I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the workout.
The studio was very nice and well set up. Once I arrived I checked-​in on the computers, picked up my shoes and grabbed a bottle of water. I wasn’t aware that special shoes were required and I just wore my tennis shoes with no socks but thank goodness Steph had those stylish Unilocal socks on deck! The workout room itself was nice, it wasn’t too crammed in there and it was just the right temperature. Our instructor Karen was a beast! She really made us work hard and push through even if it was difficult and we wanted to give up, which I wanted to a few times lol. I liked that she had the music blasting and it just made you want to go hard. I really feel like I pushed through a lot of pain and although I got hot, sweaty and tired I kept ob going and I loved it. This was a true workout and I don’t think I’ve ever worked so hard in my life but it was all worth it. And this just let me know how out of shape I am and I really need to start doing this more often.
I loved that the studio had just about everything you needed, workout clothes, towels, lockers, socks and everything just to make your experience comfortable and enjoyable. Also everyone was nice and welcoming. This is definitely a place I would come back to, I would much rather do cycling than any other workout lol.
Thank you again Stephanie for putting together this awesome event and helping myself get motivated and want to workout and try new things, also a thank you to Karen for being such a great instructor and Sierra for assisting with the event and bringing everyone together for a group picture at the end. Oh and can’t forget to shout out Karmen D. and Melanie B., I’m glad to have finally met you ladies and hope to see you two again soon. Go Unilocal

So we got pretty dirty in there! Our Flywheel instructor Karen made me feel like I was in a club and I learned that I need to really work on my coordination. The music selection kept me pumped up and Karen’s lively energy made it an enjoyable workout. The dirtier the music, the harder I went, but you should really see my personal gym playlist, it gets hood.
If you’re unfamiliar with setting up your bike or understanding the settings, flag down the instructor or other team member to help you before class. The bikes are really close together, which usually bothers me, but wasn’t an issue once we started rolling. I get grossed out when I see people’s sweat puddles on the floor during a spin class, but being in the dark helps with that. If I can’t see it, it makes it a little better…
I feel like a good spin class incorporates more than just pedaling and those lame «half turns» you do at other gyms. Here, you will workout your legs, core, and complete some upper body exercises while on your bike. My triceps are sore from all of the dipping that we did!
The only thing that I didn’t like were the shoes. Ok, I loved being clipped in, BUT for someone that has flat feet, my feet were killing me towards the end of the workout. If I continue to take classes at Flywheel I will either bring my own shoes or custom insoles. If you bring your own shoes they must be either Look Delta or SPD clips.
I logged on to check my stats online and I completed 19.2 miles and an estimated 504 – 579 calories in 45 minutes. Pretty damn good considering I had a company holiday party the night before, oof.
I’m coming back for another cycle class this week and checking out FlyBarre! You can’t go wrong with local food events, but since I’ve been trying to get in shape, I’m really looking forward to more Unilocal Fit Club Events!

What a good way to start off December. Karen, our Flywheel instructor worked us hard. We totally earned our brunches this morning. She chose some «dirty» song selections for us to get our sweat on.
The facility is only two months old and there’s quite a bit of space. I preferred this facility over Soul Cycle. All you do is sign up and login when you arrive. They provide shoes and a towel. Bring your own water bottle so you can fill up with their ultra cool filtered water machine.
Lockers are also provided so you can leave your stuff without worrying about it get it stolen.
They also offer Barre classes if you’re not into Spin class. This event was just what I needed to get my December started off right. Thanks Steph for setting this up! The only thing that was missing were treats so we could mingle with fellow Unilocalers but it was still fun… we didn’t really need them.

I was never a big fan of cycling, but Flywheel changed my perspective all together. They make the class fun, exciting, and challenging.
I stepped out of the class feeling energized!
I like the open layout. The locker is unisex. Not too many doors to figure your way around the place. It’s simple. You step in to check-​in, pick up your shoes, put your stuff in the locker, grab your towel, find your bike assignment and get a great workout. Simple.

Attended today the Unilocal Elite event at Flywheel. I don’t bike for fitness and was skeptical on how much of a workout I was going to get. I even considered going to the gym after this to get a «proper workout». Well after 60 minutes on the bike trying to keep up with Karen our trainer, I am completely exhausted and lost ~ 3 lbs in sweat. Holy smokes, what a workout! I stand humbled and corrected!
Walking in for the first time, I followed the instructions in the email, signed in via a laptop, and grabbed shoes for my designated bike # assigned to me. I was a bit confused that European shoe sizes were provided and had to switch shoes sizes twice because of it. Making my way into the locker room, was not sure if this was coed or there was a male locker room elsewhere. Trying then to find a locker, it was a bit of chaos going on, as there as people were not able to figure out the combination settings including myself. I followed the instructions and it did not lock. I left my stuff in an unlocked locker.
Walking into the cycling room, I was trying to figure out bike numbers, after looking left and right, I saw a small number on a plate in the center near the handles. Found my bike, now the music is blasting, the instructor giving instructions. I am trying to fasten shoes on the pedals, I have never seen these before, finally figured it out, and dropped seat height to what I thought was right. So lesson learned, come 20 – 30 mins early to make sure you are ready to roll.
Started then to follow the instructor and was doing well, only thing I would have done differently is lower the seat height to be able to do the bounces and back and forth instructor was asking for. Otherwise, it’s a non stop high energy, hip hop, trance, even rock & roll music we spun to.
At the end I logged a power of 250 and the highest on the screen was 299, so I thought not bad for my first time and 200LB guy!
I certainly enjoyed my experience, thank you Unilocal & Flywheel for my free lesson. I’ll signup this week for sure!
Oh and shout out to Karen, she was a true slave driver that was much needed this Gloomy & Rainey Sunday morning!

So bomb to incorporate fitness in a Unilocal Elite event. This just goes to show we do more than eat and drink LOL!
LOVE THE STUDIO! Roomy, well ventilated and ample space for changing, grabbing a quick sit ir using a locker. They provide towels and shoes which is definitely a plus. Smart Water is only $ 2 for a tall and the bikes jols it perfectly.
This Sunday was a full house and minus the few hiccups I enjoyed myself. The trainee Karen was exciting and keep our blood pumping. Spin is the only time I workout and sweat a river!
Perfect way to end the weekend and start the week.

I am someone who loathes spinning. I’m a runner and a lifter. Sitting on those bikes is not my idea of fun. Like AT ALL. Nope. And as if my glutes didn’t hate me enough from the gym yesterday, Karen kicked them in the well… glutes at today’s class. And I had an AMAZING experience.
I checked it out as part of an elite event thanks to the awesome East Bay Community manager Stephanie. Parking is tricky y’all so get there early as you’ll have to find street parking. And Walnut Creek’s meters are running daily so don’t think you’re going to get out of paying to park your car. Womp womp.
You come inside and there’s some computers and staff there to check you in. The bikes require the special spinning shoes and luckily, Flywheel has plenty in stock for you and your feet so don’t forget those socks.
There are plenty of bikes but know that the classes sell out so secure your spot early. I rode toward the middle back. The music was ON POINT. Karen had me giggin’ to some of my favorites from Dr. Dre Nine Inch Nails to Britney Spears to Drake and Adele. There is a song in there for everyone.
We hit each position, tapped, worked our obliques, core, glutes, and quads throughout the class. The merch is also adorbs and I might have to swing back for that ride or die tank because it’s that awesome.
There are lockers, water for $ 2, and other amenities. I think I would go back for Karen specifically because she was that wonderful. Full of energy. Clear on the mic. Awesome music. And a full body workout.
I only took a star off because it was just a bit toasty in there. A little more air would have been nice but otherwise it’s a heck yeah for a recommendation for those of you looking to change up your workout or find a new studio.

So… I found out today that I’m not as fit as I would have hoped LOL. Wii told me that I have the body of a 67 year old, when I was 17, I’m now 23 and Wii would probably tell me that I’ve aged. (Not saying all 67+ year olds have low stamina because I know a few who actually ride their bikes up mountains.) I thought that that was rubbish, but I guess Wii is right. Because let’s just say my RPM level didn’t make it passed… a very low number…
But besides the fact that I’m not there yet, Flywheel made me realize that I CAN get there. Thank you to Karen for keeping the environment pumped and motivated. The music selection was thoughtfully chosen, and adding a little bit of Nick Jonas in there made me ride a little bit faster, na’m sayin? ;)
I am also not a big fan of cycling, I can’t even ride a real bike, but my legs are telling me that I should probably start doing this on the regular. And I have such a greater respect for those who push themselves to do a workout like this.
The facilities are clean and organized. Love the way the shoes and towels are set up, and the locker system is one that I’ve never seen before. I also appreciate that we did this in the dark. Because if anyone could see how badly I was working out, I would be so embarrassed (sorry to those around me). I probably won’t be taking anymore classes until I can afford to, but it was such a great experience nonetheless.
Shoutout to our CM Stephanie for organizing the event and letting me takeover her bike. Reserving your bike beforehand is very important!** ~ something I will keep in mind for the future. I am so so so grateful! And shout out to Tiffany D!!! Loved meeting you.
Definitely not excited for what my body will feel like tomorrow. But also so happy to try new ways of working out. Ahh, thanks Unilocal for opportunities such as these!