SOHO CYCLING STUDIO : Our Instructors

Abdul
A re-inspiried professional athlete with the same anticipation for success, just in a different arena. Transforming the love and passion for basketball into the fitness industry with a foundation built on hard work and determination as the key ingredients. I received my Madd Dogg certification in NYC and earned my stripes at the famous Golds Gym in Manhattan. I promise to bring you soulful beats of inspiration with a love for interval training that will guarantee the results you are looking for in a spin session. So if you are ready for all 6 foot 7 inches, cone on down to Soho Cycling and jump on a bike and enjoy the ride!

Amanda F.
A life of competitive athletics, gymnastics, and dance led to what is now a passion for fitness and a zest for motivating people to live vibrant and healthy lifestyles. I am currently working towards a degree in Exercise Science and have been a Mad Dogg Spinning Instructor for two years. However, don't let my youth fool you! I spend much of my time researching and designing rides that will not only challenge your body, but arouse your senses - good music, hard work, and a strong mind state are all brought together. I am a true endurance runner at heart, so many of my cycling techniques will demand your energy, but will help you to build skill and strength. I never use the same playlist twice, so all genres of music are featured as a compliment to the journey that you will take on one of my rides!

Amanda P.
I currently work in health care as a Nurse Practitioner and understand the balance of health and exercise. I am passionate about fitness and have an extensive sports background. I have been spinning for many years and then became Mad Dogg certified. I understand how important music is for a spin class and strive to put together a comprehensive and high energy class. I promise you will not be bored! So if you are ready for a fun, sweaty and hard workout come join me for my class!

Amy
I am an AFAA certified group fitness instructor and have been teaching spin for the last 3 years, and have been teaching boot-camp and sculpting classes since 2007. I love teaching high intensity classes (no breaks allowed!) with great music that will keep you entertained along the way. I believe that each and every person brings something different to their spin class and I hope that you come to my class ready to give yourself a challenge.

April
I am a physical therapist and have a strong sports background. I have always had a love for fitness throughout my life. I have been in group fitness for 3 years and I am a AFAA group exercise certified instructor. I have taught indoor cycling classes for a year and I have just recently took the Mad Dogg Athletics Spinning Instructor course and will be certified very soon. In my classes I focus on providing a variety of challenges to make your workout worth every drop of sweat. The mind body connection is important to me as well as a focus on each ride to improve health and decrease the stresses of life.

Conna
I have a passion for fitness which is evident whether I am training a client or teaching one of my popular spin classes. I have a love for all types of music and believe that good music and intensity are the keys to a great spin class. Although I like to move around on the bike, cadence and form are very important when it comes to a good ride. My classes offer fun, variety, and a full mind and body workout.

David
I began teaching in Ft Lauderdale, Florida in 1997. My first class was on the rooftop of a gym right on the beach. What I was surprised to find out is how many people enjoyed my class. I didn't know why. I guess it's because I'm such a huge fan of music and I really try to make each song correlate to what I'm doing on the bike. From Frank Sinatra, to Gipsy Kings to Jay Z and everything in between, I play it all.

I call it "Dancing on a bike". That's what I do. I'm not a big fan of talking when I teach, I get bored easily, so if you like it loud, you may want to give me a try.

Elizabeth
I took my first Johnny G/Mad Dogg-style spin class in 2001 on a whim while working at Ramstein Airbase in Germany. I was hooked almost instantly by the fun, sweaty intelligence of the system and the camraderie of my fellow riders. After first getting certified in 2003, I am now a STAR 3 Mad Dogg spinning instructor (lifetime certification) as well as a Forrest Yoga teacher. I love to lead a dynamic, motivating ride built around solid fitness principles and clear training goals. And with rockin' tunes!!

Felecia
I have been entrenched in the fitness industry since 2001 as a Group Fitness Manager, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Fitness Instructor teaching indoor cycling, pilates, yoga and dance fitness. I have been certifying instructors across West Florida for Shapes Fitness Academy and Fitour. I've held fitness certifications from ACE and AFAA as well as special certifications in Reaction Cyclying, Aquatics, Yoga and Pilates. I’m so excited to be working on my Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Health Education and to be on the SOHO Team. Come find out why they call me the whoot whoot instructor where you will have challenging endurance and interval rides. I will have current playlists so come prepared to play hard or ........

Grace
I have been in the fitness industry for the past 6 years as a spinning instructor and personal trainer. In my classes, music is extremely important and I always promise a very eclectic mix. I try to make every class different, but anyone who knows me, knows I love to sprint! When I'm not teaching or training, I'm cooking crazy vegetarian meals or listening to live music. I also compete in triathlons and other endurance races, hopefully completing my first ultramarathon in 2011.

Ian

Jamie
I started spinning shortly after Soho Cycling opened, and immediately knew I wanted to instruct here. In being a student first, I understand the delicate balance between motivating and over communicating, and I’ll be the first to admit that I'm not a fan of the "spin dictator"! I play popular music from all genres including alternative, pop, hip-hop, rap, and even country, throughout all eras. You’ll have a great time in my class and I guarantee that you’ll enjoy it more than your daily job duties, basic boring workouts, and that one tiny area of fat that you can’t seem to get to go away (you know what I’m talking about). My class is Friday at 6, so join me for a session of sweaty fun and come WORK IT before happy hour!

Jen
After burning out of the Advertising Industry as a copywriter in 1994, I followed my passion for yoga and cycling landing by working in Los Angeles for Yoga Works, Mad Dogg Athletics, and Equinox. I have been everything from a Group Fitness Manager to the Director of the SPINNING program to the General Manager, with a staff of 60 and a full schedule of every exercise format imaginable. My passion will always be on the mat, and on the bike. As I relocated to Tampa, I was happy to find a community committed to wellness and strength. I am happy to join the Soho team, and instruct Yoga down the road at Yogani as well. Please join in on the passion I am living…

Jessica
I am currently an AFAA certified spin instructor and also a Certified Physician Assistant. I was born and raised in Florida and have had a love for sports and fitness all of my life. My passion for personal health and fitness has driven me to help others who desire to achieve their goals of healthier living. I believe that people in general need to challenge themselves physically and mentally to overcome obstacles in life. Repetitive habits can lead an individual to an unhealthy way of living; therefore as a professionally trained spin instructor I bring a variety of high energy music and routines to each and every class. If you want to lose pounds, inches and tone your body, all while having fun…my class is guaranteed to help you burn those extra calories needed to reach your goal.

Kevin
I experienced my first spin class about 10 years ago. After a few years of participating as a student, I quickly concluded I wanted to become an instructor and earned my certification through Madd Dogg Athletics. Having experienced classes at various locations and from a number of different instructors over the years, I quickly realized that what motivated me to return again and again was a high-energy instructor with a great taste in music. But not just any music… a variety of music that inspires you and pushes you right to the edge of your physical limits and leaves you wondering where the last 45 minutes just went. As a full-time business professional, I know that work can add undue stress, and that stress must be released… here is where that happens. I call what I get out of my classes and can create for you Cardio Euphoria. So stop by and experience my class Fridays at 4:30 where you can let go of all the week’s tension and head into the weekend completely stress-free. Let’s take a ride!!

Lindsay
have always had a passion for motivating people and for helping them feel good about themselves. I am a mental health professional with a Master's in Counselor Education and have worked in this capacity in several different environments including; the public school system, residential treatment programs, and drug addiction/dependence. My love for being a part of people feeling good about themselves in what lead me to teach group fitness. I believe that physical activity and physical wellness contribute directly to ones personal happiness and self confidence. I am MAD DOG certified to teach spinning as well as Les Mills BodyPump. My classes are high intensity and fast paced. We never "go easy" so come prepared to work hard and break a massive sweat!

Matt

Michelle
I have been spinning for the last 9 years. I am a certified spin instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics and the owner of Soho Cycling Studio. It is my mission to give you the best and upbeat instructors that will push your body while our state of the art audio and video equipment stimulates your mind. Thank you for allowing Soho to be the one to take your body to the next level.

Rachel
I have been a group fitness instructor for over 25 years. I hold certifications in group fitness, spinning, yoga, instructor training and nutrition. I believe that our bodies are amazing and can do whatever we ask them to do. I like to create a challenging class with awesome music, great energy, some laughs, and of course glitter. I am excited to join the SOHO Cycling Studio team. There is no finish line, we are all on a journey together......so come and spend part of your journey with me.

Trista
I have grown up passionately in the health and beauty industry and I am currently a sales manager responsible for a team of sales professionals. I am an IPEC Certified Life Empowerment Coach and Corporate Leadership Coach as well as a certified SPIN instructor. My joy in life comes from helping others overcome the energy blocks that keep them from achieving their personal, professional and/or fitness goals. Anyone, and I mean anyone can find a passion for SPIN. I am high energy, an avid runner, kayaker, yoga enthusiast and love the outdoors. I believe that finding a passion that you truly enjoy is the key to a healthy, long life and I want to help make your passion SPIN. All levels of fitness will enjoy my classes, as we focus on building a strong aerobic fitness base through endurance, strength, interval, performance and recovery training that will enhance any of your fitness activities. Come and ride and bring a friend!!

Yadhira
After giving birth to my 4th son in 2008 I gave spinning a try. A year later and 43 lbs lighter, I became a Mad Dogg Certified Spinning Instructor and then an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer. Spinning is perfect for the health seeker and the athlete! My focus is to empower others to achieve great health and fitness by providing useful resources such as personal training, a great spin workout and general nutritional information for the entire family. My taste for urban and latin music makes you want to dance in your saddle! Come get your sweat on, have fun and get closer to an optimal you!

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