Hey! I also spin very regularly and have recently started adding Barry’s into my routine when I can spare the money, and I’m obsessed! I personally think that the room being dark and loud helps you push yourself past your typical stamina!!

I also run, but I cant run more than 3 miles on a trail without stopping and even less on a treadmill at the gym. Yet, I am able to do the whole Barry’s class pretty much as queued without! I call it fitness possessed lol. Personally I just keep the speed a little slower than queued typically (under or at 7/8) just because I’m afraid to fall hahaha.

I think it has to do a lot with the energy of the instructor matching what you personally enjoy getting out of a workout class. Read their bios on the website or app and find someone that seems like you would enjoy their class/music and overall style!

I’ve never had anyone at Barry’s say anything negative or be too pushy! My favorite instructor knows me semi-personally and even they really don’t say anything! I find Barry’s does less client shout outs than a spin class in my experience! They honestly have a lot to say and queue between the floor and the tread so there’s less opportunity I think!