Awesome Spin Studios in NYC (That Aren't SoulCycle)

Spin with a screen isn’t necessarily new, but IMAXShift has upped the ante with an experience that will ‘leave you breathless before you even break a sweat.’
The DUMBO location is essentially a movie theatre, complete with a gigantic screen and booming audio, that provides the rider with a totally immersive workout.
Instructors and the in-house creative team work together to blend music (think new tunes and remixes aplenty) with intense visuals, so one moment you’re soaring over vertical coastline at sunset, before drifting through the infinite galaxy, and then riding an abstract virtual velodrome. The whole journey is perfectly choreographed in a way that distracts from how tough the workout is and 45 minutes seems to pass in the blink of an eye.

Aqua Cycling is not spin as you know it. Bikes are submerged in four feet of salty water, which provides a stable level of resistance without being hard on your joints. Performing sprints in cool 85℉ liquid takes a moment to get used to, and with the water working to gently massage your lower body — stimulating the lymphatic system for improved circulation that might help reduce cellulite — you’re almost fooled into thinking it’s not as hard as spinning on dry land. Until, that is, you exit the pool and your legs feel all jelly-like. We tried the candlelit Mantra Flow class, which incorporates tough intervals and treading water with stretches and a brief meditation to finish. Aided by the calm buoyancy of the pool, quieting the mind came effortlessly. 78 Franklin St, New York, USA, 10013

Fitness hybrid classes are a trend at the moment, particularly if they blend cardio with some form of restorative element. Born from this premise is Studio 360, whose Signature Series begins with 40 minutes of spin and culminates with 20 minutes of yoga.
This class is all about balancing the body. If you’re a spin fanatic with strong legs and under-used arms, poses like Chaturanga will help build strength in the upper body. It’s also great for maintaining flexibility in the hamstrings, which tend to be short and tight in cyclists. You’ll leave feeling like you got an extremely well-rounded workout.

Peloton is maybe best known for its virtual classes. Riders can follow along from the comfort of home in real time, with their own state-of-the-art branded bike.
The live classes are hosted and broadcast from Peloton’s studio in Chelsea, where riders can view their metrics thanks to state of the art technology, tracking their improvements and smashing goals as they go. Join one of the live music rides where the DJ and instructors vibe off each other, taking the nightclub ambiance to the next level.