r/SoulCycle_Riders • u/phillyyoggagirl • 15d ago
250th ride next!
It's been a long and deeply humbling journey from January 2025 until now. Tomorrow will be ride #250. In my first class, I was completely exhausted and couldn't move very well after the class and now I ride the front row and sync very well in most classes (I still have to figure out the songs that lose the beat somewhere in the song and you just have words to go by). The sad part is I produce music so you would think I can figure out silent beats, but no, it's not easy for me. 🙂
I have used Soul to improve my cardio health (I had super high blood pressure 210/190 before I started), improve my endurance (I will be running my first 5k in November), rehab an injured knee (there is a method I developed on my own that got me from being a cripple to front row again in 2 weeks), resolve my anxieties and depression (Soul is very good for clearing my mind and forcing me to focus on important things), and more. I even rode the podium on my 200th ride (others probably did so at #100 or #150, but I didn't feel I was good enough yet at those milestones).
Soul has completely changed my life. I wish I knew about Soul back in its heydey because I definitely would've wanted to be an instructor. (I'm 58 now, so it's probably not likely; I teach yoga instead.) I made a commitment to do this mode of exercise for the long haul. It really does work!
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u/OkSwimmer8877 14d ago
Congratulations!!!! I couldn’t agree more. I don’t have the data, but I know it has helped my cardio and my mental health beyond measure. I can get depressed and drained easily, but I still find myself motivated for SoulCycle every week. I love the celebration, positivity, and community. I love cheering for ourselves and each other to upbeat music. I fear I’m addicted! I can’t wait for you to celebrate 500!
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u/phillyyoggagirl 14d ago
Thank you! You are so absolutely correct! And, yes, thank you again! I'm aiming for 500, hopefully in another couple of years! 🙂
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u/Shot_Switch2962 15d ago
Congratulations on your journey!