SoulCyclers are so devoted, they famously schedule their work meetings around the Monday at noon booking window so they can sign up for their desired classes. What inspires the fervor? A dance-party-on-a-bike vibe, complete with pumping music (they have the best, most perfectly timed playlists in town), candlelit studios, and sexy instructors shouting affirmations. Sample rallying cry from The Amazing Race alum Forsythe: "You didn’t get out of bed this morning to phone it in!" And while the megachain gets flack from cycling purists for their spa-like touches, those grapefruit candles smell pretty damn good.
Top instructor: Alli Forsythe
Pricing: $30 for a single class. No unlimited class option, but a 5-session package is $145. First class is $20. Shoe rental is $3 and bottled water is available for purchase.