Meet Emily Skoniecki and Hillary Mandelbaum of The Inner Cycle

Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily Skoniecki and Hillary Mandelbaum.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Emily and Hillary. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
We have been best friends since high school! Home from college and looking for some fit fun we would always go to the gym together to help motivate each other.

We found the regular machines a bit boring and braved our first spin class together. We were hooked! We quickly learned that not all spin classes are created equal. Some were amazing, and some left us uninspired and clock-watching. Our wheels were turning and we knew we could create an environment that took spinning to another level, making it an amazing workout every time for the riders.

We opened the doors to The Inner Cycle in December of 2011 in our hometown of Beverly, MA. With the help of our community and a strong focus on the quality of the classes, i.e. instructors, music, lighting, and sound system, the business began to grow.

With a desire to spread our passion for spinning across the North Shore, we setup our second studio in the quaint town of Amesbury, MA, just a half hour north of Beverly in July of 2014. The steam continued to build and our third and fourth studios, North Reading and Marblehead, were born in the spring of this year! Life is a bustle with four studios and growing families, but it’s a labor of love and the sky is the limit! Five years later we are still loving every minute of it and we feel very lucky to be able to do something we love and inspire others to be well and enjoy their workout.

Has it been a smooth road?
For the most part things have been smooth and people have been very supportive.

Owning a small business in today’s economy is a bit scary at times, but we roll with it and always stay positive. We keep the energy in our studios very light and bright, and as a result amazing things continue to happen. It’s all about the good vibes!

So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the The Inner Cycle story. Tell us more about the business.
The Inner Cycle is the first of its kind to come the North Shore. We are a dedicated, indoor cycling studio. We have all different kinds of cycling classes, some are traditional “spinning” and others that incorporate the rhythm of the music, beat riding, choreography, and use of light weights, both on and off the bike. We are most proud of the quality of our classes and our friendly customer service, which sets us apart from other studios and gyms that offer spin. We pride ourselves on making every rider feel comfortable from the moment they walk in, regardless of their fitness level. We created an environment where riders can forget about their daily struggles, focus on themselves.

“Lose yourself in the ride!”

How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
Spinning has been around for almost 30 years and is considered one the best options for cardiovascular and low impact workouts. However, it has changed and grown tremendously over the years and the IC has been on the forefront of these changes. With music being so central to our business and music ever changing, we see cycling classes changing alongside it. We anticipate seeing more FUN, new moves and class formats, live music, DJ rides, big spin festivals and events. The Inner Cycle will continue to set the trends, and ride ahead of the curve.

Contact Info:

• Address: 377 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915
  69 Haverhill Rd. Amesbury, MA 01913
  197 Main St. North Reading, MA 01984
  20 Sewall St. Marblehead, MA 01945
• Website: www.innercyclestudio.com
• Phone: (978)969-2349
• Email: info@innercyclestudio.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/theinnercycle/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innercycle/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheInnerCycle

Image Credit:
Audrey Normand and Cassandra Lauren Photography

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