hot off the press!!! we're trying to get fit at elevate
by Denie Jacobson
As I’m sure you’ve seen through our Instagram Stories {you’re welcome for the laughs} Jill and I have recently started our workout journey at Elevate Cycling and Fitness Studio. If you have never heard of it or experienced it, I seriously feel bad for you, but after reading this I have a good feeling you’ll be headed there reeeeal soon.
I’ll start this by saying I have NEVER been a fan of group fitness. I’ve tried it multiple times before and always end up quitting. I love running and totally gave up on the idea of working out in a gym. UNTIL we tried our first class at Elevate. Sarah Marshall, the owner, {Yes, like Forgetting Sarah Marshall} invited us to a class after a pop-up we had at Elevate {after Jill wouldn't go alone for the past year} and the rest was history. Every time we go to class we are excited and {nervous} gitty to see what the workout will be like. The instructors mix up the workouts so even though we’ve taken the same classes over and over, it’s never the same workout. When we leave {after chatting Sarah’s ear off for over an hour} we both feel so accomplished and motivated to join more classes.
Here is the list of the classes & their descriptions that we’ve tried so far:
Cycle & Sculpt:
Their signature 45-minute cycling class with an upper-body component, this class is set to the beat of the music that will get you going! Light hand weights are used throughout your workout to incorporate upper body toning throughout the class. Focus your energy and ride!
Cycle & Strength:
Raise your heart rate with 25 minutes of interval training on the bike and follow it with 25 minutes of floor work off the bike using dumbbells, Bosu balls, medicine balls, and TRX.
Box & Sculpt:
Get ready for a full-body workout! A combination of weights, bodyweight, TRX, and bag work will be used throughout the class.
What we loved the most:
-love the events they throw, they really strive to build a community with their clients {ehem, we pop up there a couple of times a year :)}
-feeling super fit and energized after {obvi, that ish ain't easy}
-having the competitive edge being in a group environment but having the lights off so there wasn’t any added pressure
-love the people: owner, staff, fellow clients
-how easy it is to sign up for class: the MINDBODY app makes it easy to fit the workouts into a busy schedule
-cash and coco {duh, the totally adorb pups you always see}
What was hard af:
-the classes, the instructors will work your azzz off {they cool though, don’t worry}
-being on time {sorry Sarah, we love you}
ALSO, I think I can speak for both Jill and me when I say, having a buddy to hold each other accountable was KEY. It’s so much harder to say no to a workout when someone else is counting on you. It also makes it 1000x more fun! My fav is when the instructor demonstrates a hard station in boxing then Jill and I just look at each other and laugh {is it due to fear?? 100x yes}.
Now that you have the DL on our experience at Elevate Fitness so far, we have a very special treat for you! You get the wonderful opportunity to join us on the bikes or on the bags with a free class! Find Elevate Fitness Studio on the MINDBODY app and use code ‘helloruby’ to try your first workout fo freeeee. {Message us to tell us what you signed up for so we can laugh together hehe}.
They also have a class deal for the month if July: buy 20 classes via the MINDBODY app and she'll tag on an extra 10 on your account! Also works if you buy 10, you get 5 free!
WARNING: try it once and you’ll be addicted!
BTW: No they aren't giving us a million bucks for this blog we genuinely just love it this much lol