CHS Revolution

I’ve been going for almost two years and love it. It has changed my life, I actually look forward to exercising as opposed to dreading my workouts on the tread mill. Staff and instructors are the nicest, most encouraging folks you could want to meet. Highly recommend this place.

Well now that they don’t have ANY parking because the grocery store they’ve been mooching off of has given notice that they are going to start towing, it’s very difficult go here. The girls behind the desk are lovely and helpful however, the manager Abby is amazingly rude and apparently feels very threatened when you question their policies so be careful so you don’t have to encounter her.
Personally, I think charging a fee for a cancellation when someone else fills your seat is a sleazy way of nickel and dime-​ing loyal clients to make an extra 10 bucks.
It’s a shame since I enjoyed the classes for the most part though they don’t use the fans in the studio and frankly it would help with the smell, let alone the heat. And you really are right on top of each other/​butts in your face.
Looking forward to the new Cycle Barre that is opening soon!

I believe it was a LivingSocial deal that prompted me to try Rev back in March 2015 and I have been hooked since the first class. I cancelled my gym membership as soon as I could and began consistently attending Rev’s classes. My favorite instructor is SJ– her energy keeps us excited and her tracks are awesome! I always have a blast and I leave class soaked in sweat and feeling amazing. I definitely recommend trying a class, I guarantee you will be back ;)

I joined Rev this summer and have been addicted ever since. Each instructor has their own style which makes it fun to try each one! The music selections, themed rides, and different events they do each month are really great as well. Not to mention they do student rates which I’m all about

I have been going to Rev since August, and love it. As a dedicated hot yogi, this is a very different workout and a GREAT supplement to my daily yoga practice. I did spinning for years at gyms, but CHS Rev blows those out of the water. It is fast-​paced, fun, upbeat, and over before you know it. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the teachers bring their own unique spin (see what I did there?) on each class. It follows the same format, but feels fresh and always gives me a great workout. I have now added these classes to my weekly workouts, and brought friends! The music selection is great and the themed rides are always a good time. They have great sales and keep customers consistently informed. My only request is unlimited membership not just for students, but for everyone. Plan to be going here for a long time!

I am obsessed with Rev. One of the best decisions I made in 2015 was to quit my gym membership so that I could explore the boutique fitness offerings that Charleston has to offer. Yes, going to Rev is much spendier than my gym membership. However, you get what you pay for! The actual facility is super clean and they go the extra mile offering things to their riders… towels and various products in the bathroom, gum at the front desk, automatic locking lockers. Their instructors are professional, enthusiastic and motivating. I wish they had a 6:30am class on Tues/​Thurs, and also wish they offered an unlimited monthly option instead of solely offering class packs… but those are my only two suggestions! I definitely recommend REV to anyone. The classes are hard yet they are definitely accessible for all fitness levels/​ages.

I’ve been going to Rev since April– and it’s been great. I’m a big fan of the early morning classes to get you ready for the day. Rhythm based, sweaty, and fun.

I’ve been going to Rev since July and am hooked, the classes are high energy and the music is great! It’s a great cardio work out and the weights element as well as the body work equal a full body experience that leaves me happily exhausted. As has been pointed out, it is definitely in the vein as SoulCycle and other rhythm based spin classes, which is wonderful in my book. My only complaint is the cost — it would be HUGE if they could add a monthly pass/​membership option because going a few times a week gets very expensive even with the package deals.
I would definitely say that the instructor at Revolution makes all the difference and they have some great ones! If you love fun, high energy music and encouraging instructors, definitely check out Katie P and Lauren’s classes! The theme rides are also a great added element — its always fun going into a ride pumped for the music ahead.

Awful customer service. Too many bikes in the way too hot room. Would not recommend. Better places in Charleston for sure — like MUSC.

A friend and I were visiting Charleston briefly from New York City and wanted to get a workout in. We took an early morning class on Monday at Revolution. The studio itself may look great like SoulCycle or any other boutique spin gym in NYC, but the instruction is far off. The class was not nearly as challenging as the competitors Revolution is trying to copy. An excessive amount of tap backs to slow tunes and lack of intervals made it an extremely disappointing workout. I did sweat, but that had more to do with the temperature in the studio than how challenging the class was. If the studio plans on continuing to copy SoulCycle and others, I suggest investing in your trainers.

Somebody took a trip to Manhattan and came back to Charleston with a great idea — let’s knockoff SoulCycle’s candles and tap backs and Flywheel’s signature black and blue color scheme and call it Revolution. If you’ve ever been to either, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about.
Seriously though, I used to go to Flywheel six times a week and moving away has been really tough. I cried saying goodbye to my favorite instructors. I had just about given up on spinning after a couple of nameless Charleston studios played Dave Matthews Band and not one but three Black Eyed Peas songs during their respective rides. Thank the lord I found Revolution. This place is glorious.
It’s a crisp, clean, modern studio like I’m used to. You book online like I’m used to. It’s really expensive like I’m used to. It’s a rhythm based class like I’m used to. You lift arm weights for a song or two like I’m used to. They just need to offer a monthly unlimited membership like I’m used to and I’m more than willing to pony up $ 220/​month and forget about Flywheel. Basically it’s a more than great Charleston spinning studio to fill my void to #nevercoast. I am beyond sold.

I was in town for just a few days and struggling to find a good gym to score a day pass to. While I have never tried Soul Cycle (I hear CHS and Soul Cycle are pretty much the same thing), I do take spinning classes at my gym at home, so when I found this place on Unilocal and it was just a half mile from where I was staying, I figured this would fit the bill. SO, SO glad I came to class! S.J. was so motivating, and I left feeling like I had my ass handed to me — which is what I want out of any workout, really. I was really impressed by what a serious upper body and core workout I got — not what I was expecting or what I am used to with spinning.

I have now been working out with Revolution for going on 7 months on and off. Nothing gets me more in the zone and sweaty than Revolution. The instructors are spunky and keep you motivated from start to finish. I walk out of every class with a smile on my face.
The classes are hard but between the studio layout and the lighting no one around you can see how fast you are going which makes you feel like you can go at your pace. SJ is by far the best instructor there, pushing you to a place you haven’t gone before, but all the instructors are really great.
I would definitely recommend to any one looking to switch up their workout routine.

I was visiting a friend in Charleston and the forecast for Saturday was rainy so we decided to take a class at Revolution. We actually saw our instructor Katie out the night before and she integrated into the class a song we ‘requested’ her to play! That act definitely speaks how the instructors at Revolution are upbeat and welcoming!
The studio itself is gorgeous and the dim-​lighting makes you feel like you are in a nightclub. Cycle shoes are provided as well as a towel.
As for the class, it was an hour ride and an intense cardio session with weights incorporated. The music was awesome with new tracks I had never heard before. After all of the climbs and speed intervals I was dripping sweat at the end! Props to Katie, if I were a local I’d be a regular!
Only complaint is that really wish they had a monitor on the bike so you could manage resistance and track your rpm better to make sure you are pacing yourself correctly.

Courageous, inspiring and bum defying!
I am ADDICTED! I’ve done spin classes in the past and was never hooked. I didn’t hate it, but I certainly didn’t love it. I was pleased to find that CHS Revolution is so much more than those boring spin classes. There is an energy in the room that pumps you up and the spunky instructors never fail to make that 45 minute class worth your time– talk about SWEAT! It’s a challenging full body class with amazing music so it’s actually a fun workout. I guarantee after one class you’ll be hooked.

Whew I am exhausted! This was my first class and it was to benefit the charleston Alzheimer’s association. I am assuming all the classes are similar to this one though. It involved lots of great music, neon lights and high energy! This is no ordinary spin class either, it is a lower body workout but you will also work on upper body with weights and push-​ups while you spin!!! It’s crazy, exhausting and awesome all at once. They provide the spin shoes, towels and weights. Just bring water. They also have digital lockers so you don’t have to bring a lock.