Just keep spinning

Day in the life of a spin instructor

Story and photos by Melanie Medina

“Liz” Baslow, 38, starts her day by readying her young son Chase for elementary school. After his lunch and bookbag are packed, she prepares her playlist that will serve as the theme for the spin class that she teaches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, in the morning and the evening. Today the theme is “Girl Power,” featuring hits such as “One Step at a Time” by Jordin Sparks and “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys.

Elizabeth dance as a child. That led her to barre — group physical-fitness classes that incorporate elements of ballet.

Power” and “Dua Lipa vs. Billie Eilish” are the ways to learn more about different fitness options. Baslow is one of many dedicated trainers at CycleBar on Franklin Avenue in Garden City.

Spin is a 45-minute, cardio-intensive cycling class to get your body moving while having a blast. For those who are new to athletics, classes like “Girl

Full-time life coach, part-time spin instructor, personal trainer and nanny, Baslow doesn’t take breaks from helping others reach their goals and get started on their wellness journeys. “It’s more than just the physical—it’s the mental, the emotional, it’s what you bring to the table,” she said.

Baslow’s passion for fitness and athletics was born when she took part in

Barre instructing soon turned into cycle as Baslow grew to love teaching others. “I love fitness for people because I know how much it can change someone’s life, not just physically but mentally,” she said.

When Baslow’s time with barre ended, she looked for something similar but a bit more popular, and so she began training for her certification to teach spin classes. “This was a five-week training program, and it was one on