allows you to crack your shell open.”

one with a lead instructor,” she said. “It was just like drills, constantly practicing, recording, coming in here. It was brutal moments, yeah, and it was beautiful moments.”

Baslow’s spin journey began after certification. “I started with the big gyms, just to get my foot in the door,” she said. “I got my certification as a spin instructor with a reputable company. I was teaching in the gyms like UFC, Synergy Fitness and LifeTime. Then I ventured off to boutique.”

During her trials through different gyms, Baslow began her life coaching program. Her life coaching skills allow her to motivate people during her spin classes as well. “People, I feel, sometimes stay closed up. But when you enter an environment like this, it allows you to crack your shell open,” she said.

While spin may seem intimidat- ing, it is a fun and convenient way to get into fitness. It can be nerve wracking, but the high-intensity movement and music elevate spirits. “I’ve had a couple of those… they walk out of here like, whoa, this was great! You know, like you could see immediately their moods are lifted,” she said.

Advising new riders to take a step out of their comfort zones is just part one of Baslow’s efforts to aid new riders in their fitness journeys. “Yeah, our bodies, people see that first thing,” she said. “But what it does for you inside your head is golden. It’s the medicine that is the least used, I feel.”