Beyond Pedaling

I spent 36 hours in Dallas this past weekend, and I’m so happy I made Beyond Pedaling a part of it!
I just recently am getting into this spin class craze, and have been to classes at Soul and Flywheel. I wanted to try something unique on my trip, and saw Beyond was only ⁴⁄₅ blocks from the hotel I was staying (Hotel Lumen). Since the first class is free, I figured I had nothing to lose and signed up for Saturday 8 am with Courtney. I borrowed shoes and bought water for $ 3 each, so $ 6 for a class seemed very reasonable.
The location was very easy to find (next to Zoe’s Café), and I showed up 15 min early. The front desk signed me in, handed me my shoes and water. I stored my purse in the lockers in the lobby at no charge. I noticed there aren’t any showers, and no changing area. Also, I didn’t see a bathroom??? Docking a star for the lack of amenities.
When it was time for class, we filed in to the dimly lit room. The atmosphere reminded me more of Soul than Flywheel — chill over competition. The weight rack is located on the right as you enter. The bikes are labeled with blue tape at the bottom, which was a bit hard to see. A towel was already waiting for me at my bike!
The staff offered assistance with adjusting the bikes, which was a nice touch since I hadn’t ridden on a Keiser bike before.
Class was phenomenal — climbs mixed with upper body work. I absolutely love the music! Courtney rode with us almost the whole time… mad respect there! 45 min went very fast, and I felt great after class. I think I ended up only riding 11, but that’s completely ok with me. Afterwards, we all grabbed a wipe to get the sweat off our bikes. I loved how we were helping prep for the next class.
When I’m back in Dallas, I’ll most certainly come back here. Huge shout out to Courtney for making my Saturday!

I absolutely love and miss this place! I came here last summer all the time because of their awesome summer deal package of $ 85 per month for June, July and August. I’ve been to my fair share of spin studios and this one has to be my favorite. The classes are so much fun and you honestly don’t realize 45 min is up when you’re spinning because it goes by so fast. LOVE all of the instructors I spinned with!
Also just found out they are opening up a new studio at Shops at Legacy which is such great news because it’s right by my house in Plano. Definitely recommend this studio!

Holy buckets this is a hard class! Spin is not my forte, and I don’t do it often enough to know proper technique or how to set up a bike. However the front desk staff was awesome and set up my bike for me, she even clipped my shoes in for me. I got there only 3 minutes before class and she still helped me, which is awesome! And shame on me for not getting there early.
I loved the LED lights and the fun music, having something to distract from the feeling of impending death was fantastic! I most definitely worked up a sweat, and will be going back. One suggestion I do have would be for them to host a «Breaking Down the Bike» class, to break down how to set up, how to have proper form and what the spin terms mean. Just a thought!

Upbeat environment but unprofessional staff and instructor. Be aware that when you sign up for a bike — even if it’s a week in advance — they will switch you around… why I don’t know but if you ask they will tell you «you don’t have to spin today if you don’t like you new assigned seat» … I guess their instructor Kelsey is on a power trip at her job. If you want to check out the best new cycling spot in Dallas go to Ride House off west Lovers! They have amazing music, lighting, offer 1 hour classes and multiple times! Jasmine is the best instructor and they have amazing facilities! Contemporary lockers/​locker room with plenty of space, great bikes, they provide you with cold eucalyptus towels upon leaving and you don’t have to wipe down your bikes– they have someone do that for you. Just a much classier place with friendlier, more professional staff. I couldn’t imagine going back to Beyond Pedaling after doing Ride House!

I did my first spin class ever here. I thought I was in pretty good shape as I run several times a week and also do classes at their other studios, but I spent the first 15 minutes of this class thinking I made a big mistake and that I might die from being so winded. So naturally I have to do it again!
The only negative was the instructor did not provide any information to people who might be new to the studio, so I had no idea I needed to grab hand weights when I came in and also couldn’t figure out how to get locked into my bike since the studio is quite dark. That said, I was thankful for the darkness once the class began and I was a red faced mess.
The instructor was motivating and the music was perfect for keeping me going when I really, really wanted to stop.

Positives first. First class for free! They have keiser bikes which are the best in my opinion and the music was great for class.
I go to spinning for an intense cardio workout. I like to get breathless and push. This was just not the place to do that. It was like spinning for beginners. In the class we did one incline hill with some resistance and one song with two whole 30 seconds sprints. Yawn. The rest of the class… no joke… was like an upper body workout. The teacher had the class do several songs with simulated push ups on the bike. I have never seen anything like it and hope to never again. The Keiser bikes are know to flip over if you lean too far forward. And this teacher is having us throw our entire body weight forward into push-​ups. Mind you it was all momentum so not even a good toning exercise. Then we did a whole song of arms with weights. I declined that and just did another hill. I am used to sweating to death at other places and feeling great when I leave. This place made me feel like I was just strolling through a park. Won’t be back.

Great music, takes spin to the next level!
Wish there were more booking/​cancellation options. Often there are full classes worth empty bikes bc you must cancel within 12h or pay $ 20. If they did a partial refund more riders would have an incentive to cancel (rather than no show) to free up bikes.
Kelsey is a bad ass instructor and motivates you to push it!
Great workout!

Been going to Beyond Pedaling for 2 years and love this place! Since Elissa no longer teaches I have yet to find a teacher that I connect with but I’m not giving up! :) My only other complaint is the new expiration dates with classes. I much prefer to pay a late cancel fee thanlose a class and feel pressured to book before the expiration. I have a very unpredictable schedule and things come up… I haven’t re-​purchased any classes recently because of this new policy. I lost 3 out of 5 classes last time which is a total waste of money. The staff is great though and the classes have great energy!

The studio is really nice and I like the bikes a lot better than those at my gym. However I gave them 3 stars because the music leaves a lot to be desired. Listening to 45 minutes of bad house music while sitting on a bike is not very motivating. They could definitely improve the classes by playing recognizable music.

Staff is great and helpful. They will give you shoes or you can wear your own. Great music which makes the class a little more bearable! Definietley a great workout!

Cool place. I think the digital readouts on the Keiser bikes are great. It is much easier to have gears from 1 – 24, rather than trying to make a quarter turn here or a half turn there on a manual dial. I feel that knowing the gear, output and rpms really helps me push myself. The instructors are great and they were very helpful getting us setup for our first time.
One thing that I think would make this even better is if there was a way to connect your performance in each class to your account so you could see your progress.

after several visits, i had a horrible experience today. an instructor named kelsey told me that it is disruptive to have someone in class that is not making (in her opinion) enough effort to keep the class cohesive. she also told me that she and her class are like packs of wolves and that if one falls behind the whole pack suffers. i responded that i thought the spinning classes were designed with lights down low to encourage all levels to improve and progress at your own ability. i wished her well on her insane vision of clientele. kelsey and this studio give Park cities a bad name.

I went to my first Beyond class over two weeks ago on a Saturday morning with Elissa and I am STILL thinking about it!
I’m a regular spinner at a big gym and figured I’d mix it up and try Beyond, especially since your first class is only $ 15. Well… let’s just say it was rough going back to my boring old gym spinning classes. The bikes are so comfortable (the seats are like big cushy pillows, no lie) and there’s a little ipod-​sized device on your bike telling you your RPMs, distance, and what gear you’re in. No «half turn to the right!» here. I brought my own shoes but they offerred me some. Not sure if they cost anything to use.
The spirit of the class is awesome too. Elissa was so motivating and it was obvious that the class loved her. Everyone was «wooo!“ing and stuff. She made me want to give it my all, even though I wasn’t feeling great that day and was planning on holding back a little. Nope!
You need to try a class here! You won’t be sorry.

Sure, you’ve done spinning (or have even taught it, in my case), but have you gone BEYOND pedaling?
BEYOND gets 4 stars from me. It’s a very small studio, but you get all of the great things that come from going to a small business: extremely friendly staff, top-​notch customer service, and a community feel when riding with the pack.
I teach spin classes at a big box gym 5 days a week on regular Spinner bikes, so I was excited to try the Kaiser bikes. These were great, with the monitor letting you know exactly how much resistance you have on the wheel (similar to the TORQ functionality at Flywheel), but it took a little getting used to for hand placement and general comfort. I was really thrown by letting my water bottle rest in between my feet on the base of the bike — that was new! I’ve also never done bike push-​ups, so it took a little adjusting, but it’s easy to follow along with the riders around you and the instructor on the podium.
I’ve taken two classes so far, and the playlists and instructors were solid. I also loved the lighting changes, which gave the room a nightclub feel to match the pulsing beats, and the quick arms segment for an extra push. I will say that the music was a little *too* loud in my first class and when I left, I felt like my ears needed to recover as if I had just gone to a rock concert, so that was the only — for me, but the volume in the class I went to yesterday was perfect.
Snider Plaza is so cute, and I would have never known about this gem, had it not been for their genius Surf ‘N Spin collaboration with my favorite fitness studio, City Surf Fitness!
I’ll definitely be back — when I can fit a class into my already packed teaching and workout schedule. Love it!

I haven’t been to a cycle class in 10 years so I was a bit nervous. However the staff was great and the workout was amazing! I loved the music, the lights out atmosphere and our instructor Chris did a great job. I have already recommended this I my friends and I plan on making it a new habit!

Not really a spin guy myself, but Morgan has converted me! Her classes are great– good mix of fitness and fun! And my friends all agree…

If you are looking for a heart-​pumping, sweat-​inducing workout then BEYOND pedaling is it!
This spinning studio is unlike any I’ve ever been to — the music is great (there is even a class that has a live DJ, yes please!), each instructor is wonderful and will spend time getting your bike perfectly set to your height, etc.
I love that there is a variety of classes: full pedaling, pedaling/​yoga, pedaling/​pilates and I’m sure more to come.
There is a cute little store with BEYOND merchandise at the front and they even have a few pairs of bike shoes that they will loan you incase you forget yours or your tennis shoes.

Hands down, the best spin class I’ve ever been to – the instructor was good, but the technology made all the difference in the world.
The bikes are from a company called Keiser, and carry a sensor which displays your RPM, power, and gear. (No more guessing as to how hard you should or could be working!) You never know when the instructor will suddenly display the room’s bike stats and you realize that everyone in the room has been RANKED according to how hard they’re working.
That feature alone made my life.
(I know. Competitive much?)

So the Beyond Team has done it again: Actually inspired me to work out!
Beyond Pedaling is AMAZING! It’s a 50 minute «pedaling» class, aka an amped up spin class that makes you feel like you’ve just worked out in a nightclub. Your ride starts in a dark, cool room on a state of the art Keiser M3 Plus indoor bike that monitors your «output» and throws it up on a projection screen so you can see your power and speed. (Don’t worry, it’s based on your bike number. Not your name. So if you’re having an off day only you will know.) If you are a competitive type, like someone who shall remain nameless, it pushes you to kick it up a notch and knock off some competitors to increase your class ranking.
You don’t need cycling shoes for your first few times. But it you end up loving it, like I did, I would recommend investing in some. It helps so much!
The staff is amazing! They encourage you to push yourself without overdoing it and they make your workout so fun that you almost forget you’re doing something good for your body. (I normally burn b/​t 450 – 650 calories per class.)
They also have a Pedaling & Blast/​Pilates/​Barre option which gives you the best of both Beyond Studios: 25 mins of Pedaling and 25 Minutes of Pilates.
Note to Unilocalers: Intro Session is $ 15 and you can sign up online. Bring water and a towel and get ready to burn some calories. Also, if you buy a package the sessions are good at either studio.
Note to Beyond Pedaling Staff: Help a girl out and add some Icy/​Hot or Ben-​Gay with a purchase of a Pedaling package. Or come over and help me out of my desk chair.