Kristen B

Member Spotlight: Kristen B. 

What is your favorite part about SPENGA?! What motivates you to keep coming back?

The music, the heart-pumping cardio, variety in strength training, and the positive atmosphere. But most of all, it's the community for me. The instructors are so wonderful, welcoming, and motivating. I've really enjoyed all the extras – 45 min themed spin rides, the JUST-TRI event, and HELLth week! They were all a great way to push myself out of my comfort zone and realize I'm capable of so much more! I also share a row with some rad friends who have joined SPENGA that compete with me and keep me motivated (and adjust my bike for me when I'm running a little late).

What most surprised you about SPENGA?

The community. Not every gym has one, and I've only seen this sort of great community in the martial arts world (but that's a gym with testing, and ranks, and class attendance requirements). This community was clearly built with all the love and effort of the studio itself, the instructors, and formed organically as a result.

How has SPENGA impacted your life outside of the studio? 

SPENGA has given me more confidence in strength training and yoga and improved my cardio a lot. I'm an Apple Watch gal, so I've seen so much progress through data with my heart rate and recovery. SPENGA gives me an outlet for days I'm feeling stressed, and being part of such a supportive, motivating community is so good for the soul.

What part of SPENGA would you like to grow in (SPIN, STRENGTH or YOGA) and why?

Well, I'm always trying to up my sweet spot... I'm only a little bit competitive ;). But beyond that I'd love to get stronger in my TRX form, continue to lift heavier with good form, and continue to grow in yoga, building on the great tip’s instructors give during class.

Tell us something about yourself that many of us may not know

I'm an avid knitter, screen printer, and am obsessed with alpacas. I also work for a fantastic Irish company called Workhuman.