Inside NYC’s Cult Fitness Scene - SoulCycle, Barry’s Bootcamp

Jess is a joined by a career fitness professional to go inside the culture of his former cycling studio employer, while Jess shares her personal experience with SoulCycle. We go deep on: lack of certifications required to teach spin, the “training programs” at different studios, instructors abusing drugs, sexual accusations from riders and the “God Complex” cult of personality these studios cultivate. Plus, stories from Equinox/Soul corporate re: the Stephen Ross bombshell, the Peloton fall-out and more! IG: @jessxnyc | @hottakesdeepdives * prose.com/hottakes *