The Cycle Sanctuary — Local services in Seattle

I've attended dozens of classes at the Cycle Sanctuary over the past year and thought I had found a great workout community but was severely disappointed about the studio's response after I sustained a back injury at their Strength/weightlifting HIIT class. It's important to note that the strength classes are 45 minutes long and have no warmup for the weightlifting movements. I've attended multiple other strength and HIIT classes other gyms and this is the first time I've ever experienced a strength workout that asks you to lift anything from 5 to 45 lb weights and beyond with no warmup or practice on movements like deadlifts, thrusters, etc.

After one of these classes, I suffered a back injury that was persistent across multiple weeks and realized I needed to take a step back from working out. At the same time, I had 5 classes left on my pass and was moving out of the country in a matter of weeks and knew I wouldn't be able to finish out the class pack while giving myself the time I needed to recover. When I reached out to ask for a refund given I wouldn't be able to use the rest of my pack, the owner refused, despite acknowledging that the strength classes I attended did not warm up any of the weightlifting movements. At this point, I'm super disappointed because not only has the injury set me back weeks in being able to have full mobility, it also stopped me from enjoying many other parts of my life - I have had to take steps back from other activities I love just weeks before I was moving away. I've spent a year attending classes here - I'm shocked about the callous response I've received about the impact this injury has had to my life, after all the time and money I've spent attending classes here. I wouldn't recommend this studio if you're looking for a place that cares about your total wellbeing or cares at all about safe...

I started working with Stacy on my Nutrition about a year ago. Investing in a Nutrition Plan had never crossed my mind because I thought I knew most everything. Overall, I did have a solid base decent eating habits. But something was off. I didn’t realize I wasn’t feeling 100% until my body had enough and basically revolted.

I mentioned to Stacy what was happening and that I was interested to talk and see what her program was about. After talking for a bit, she recommended a month of ‘…let’s just try it and see…’. I did. Stacy’s approach is holistic; it’s not just about eating. She is guiding you to take care of your whole self. There was never pressure; there was never judgement or heavy handed, strict deprivation or exercise regimes. Instead, you get positivity, encouragement and practical information. She is/was always available to listen and offer suggestions that fit my lifestyle. I felt a change almost immediately. I slept better, had more energy throughout the day, and was able to manage through long stressful workdays without caving to stress cravings. The next thing I knew a month was over, I felt great and was 10lbs less. Weight loss necessarily my main objective! I continued another couple months.

It’s been almost a year since that first conversation and without realizing it, the approach I learned from Stacy is still with me. I never stress about whether or not I have ‘cheated’. If I do deviate from my basic routine, it’s so easy to get back to it and feel back to the way I like – great. If I feel like I need a refresh and Stacy's guidance, I will gladly...

I have known Stacy who is the owner of The Cycle Sanctuary for more than 4 years. She was an instructor at a previous cycle studio I went to and became a good friend just because of her passion for cycling, her genuine interest in your health and mental wellbeing, her willingness to cater to your music needs, openness to feedback, awesome personality, ability to push your limits and just high quality indoor cycling classes. As someone who loves indoor cycling, has her own spin bike and has done it for more than 2 decades all over the world, Stacy Vinge is a world class indoor cycling instructor. The Cycle Sanctuary is basically her. Top of the line bikes, experienced instructors who know what they are doing, a caring & non judgement free gym, a super clean/sanitized environment plus all the amenities one could every ask for in a boutique cycle and fitness studio. And dog parking too for your well behaved pups!!!! Stacy and her husband Jon have built up such a great indoor cycling community. If you are missing Flywheel, Burn Cycle, Soul Cycle or are sick of Peleton and need a great indoor cycling class with fellow humans and fun competition, go give The Cycle Sanctuary a try. You will see me on the leaderboard :) giving you a run...