Fly At Flywheel

Flywheel, along with world-renowned athletes Laird Hamilton and Gabrielle Reece, hosted a VIP morning ride on Monday at Flywheel's East Hampton studio. Reece is a professional volleyball player, sports announcer, model and author. Hamilton is a big-wave surfer and the co-inventor of tow-in surfing. This special class for invited guests was led by Flywheel's Co-Founder and Creative Director Ruth Zukerman, and Master Instructor and star of Bravo's "Work Out New York" Holly Rilinger, who provided guests with an intense indoor cycling experience. The high-energy spin proved to be the much-needed action I required to sweat away my case of the Mondays and prepare me for the long day ahead. Most importantly, it was a lot of fun and enlightening. Flywheel presents far more than a workout. It's energy that charges you, music that motivates you, and technology that drives you - so you're ready for whatever life brings. Bring it on, Flywheel! Expect to burn 600 to 800 calories in one ride. The 45-minute indoor cycling classes offer unparalleled performance tracking technology, a supportive, welcoming atmosphere, and proven results. The highly trained instructors are cycling enthusiasts who are committed to helping you succeed. I have taken many spin classes, but this was my first experience at Flywheel. The studio uses technology that can accurately track your progress, and if you opt for it, can post your score to the studio's TorqBoard, bringing some healthy competition to the class. According to the Flywheel site, "On every bike, our proprietary tech-packs allow you to accurately view — and adjust — your work effort at every point in your ride. You'll have total control over resistance and RPMs, so you can see exactly how much energy you're exerting." Although I may not have scored as high on the TorqBoard as Gabrielle Reece (this was a given), I was proud of my score and hope to continue to increase the score in my future visits to Flywheel. Basically, I'm hooked. We caught up with Flywheel Master Instructor and Nike Master Trainer, Holly Rilinger for a Q&A: What is your daily workout regimen? I teach 11 Flywheel classes per week so that's my base. I weight train twice per week and surf as much as possible. What do you enjoy most about Flywheel? What I love most about Flywheel is the way you can check the world at the door and leave everything behind. I also love the metrics aspect to the workout where you can see your Torq, RPM and the total power you've earned in a class. It allows you to be able to hold yourself accountable. What are some healthy tips you would share with our readers? I say all the time that you have to trade your comfort in for change. In order to see results you have to be willing to push yourself. Also, don't destroy your workouts with a bad diet. What you eat will either bring you closer or further from your fitness goals. During the summer many are traveling and indulging. What are some tips for staying healthy and in shape while vacationing? You can indulge but it should always be in moderation. You should also plan your meals for the day accordingly. For example, if you know you are having an extravagant dinner make sure you eat lighter earlier in the day! Flywheel has locations in East Hampton and Sag Harbor, as well as New York City. To book a class, visit www.flywheelsports.com.