Look Hot in Spin Class:
Tips on Developing Perfect Style, Attitude, Form,
and Rhythm on the Bike
By Jessica Lewis, Owner of Dragonfly Cycle + Train
Lead Instructor & Indoor Cycling Trainer
Feb 27, 2025
Looking great on the bike during a spin class in Los Angeles is a combination of style, attitude, form, and rhythm. If you have on the hottest outfit and a big smile on your face, but you’re swaying your hips, bringing your weight forward, and you’re off beat, it simply won’t resonate. And if your form and rhythm are perfect but you’re robotic on the bike and forget to have fun, well that’s not cute either. Enjoying the music and camaraderie of indoor cycling classes at Dragonfly Cycle + Train in Sherman Oaks is a huge part of why we do it, so don’t forget to let loose!
So, let’s dive into each of these components and get you looking sexy AF on the bike!
Developing Your Own Style with Your Spin Fit
Find a style that is uniquely you. If you wear the same black Lululemon pants and Alo tank as everyone else, you blend in. Blending in is boring — so why not mix it up? Find some funky prints and bright colors, rock a ripped up T-shirt (or learn to cut them up yourself), or rep your favorite band. Accessorize with a bandana, some trendy socks and a trucker hat and you’ll for sure stand out from the crowd. And don’t forget the jewelry — gold jewelry glistens when you sweat, and yeah, that is bound to turn heads. So don’t dress drabby. If you dress drabby, you ride drabby. Put in the effort, create your own style, and dress the part — you’ll ride harder and have more fun!
A Positive Attitude Goes a Long Way
Attitude is everything…in life and in spin class. As I like to say on the bike: “This is a choice, not a chore.” If you can truly absorb and believe that to be true, it turns your entire attitude around during your indoor cycling class. Instead of dreading your workout, look forward to it. Recognize how lucky you are to be here. Show kindness and appreciation to your fellow riders and instructor. Hoot and holler if you so desire. But leave stress and negativity outside and so you can absorb all the positive vibes and community feelings that come along with taking an indoor cycling class in Sherman Oaks. And most importantly, treat yourself with love. If you had a rough day and didn’t ride your best, it’s ok. You showed up and made a very good decision. Hold on to that, the rest is gravy!
Having Perfect Form on the Bike is Sexy AF
There is nothing sexier than a rider with perfect form on the bike. How do you achieve that? Bring your hips back, relax your ankles, engage your core, pull your knees up, open your chest, and relax your grip. Sigh, I know that’s a lot to remember, but practice makes perfect IF you ride with intention and purpose.
There are a lot of mechanics involved in proper riding that take time to nail. So pay attention to the instructions, follow the cues, and try to mimic the more advanced riders around you. Tapping back, cranking the resistance, running out of the saddle, and isolating on beat may feel impossible at first, but with time and consistency your endurance will improve, your cardiovascular and physical strength will grow, your body awareness and mental acuity will come into focus, and your overall emotional connection to the experience will deepen. Once this all starts to take shape, you’ll notice massive improvements to your form, which will transform into an incredible mind and body workout!
Tips for Perfecting Your Form:
1. One-on-One Spin Training Sessions
Personal spin sessions are a very effective way to improve your ride. Unlike a regular group spin class that moves quickly from one drill to the next, personalized sessions allow you to hone in to one aspect of the ride and repeat it over and over until it starts to sink in. This is very similar to learning to play an instrument — you can play the whole song at once (like a spin class), which is great and fun, but you should also practice scales to develop finger strength, flexibility and speed. Both of these in combination will drastically help you learn proper spin form at a much faster rate.
2. Spin 2-3 Times Per Week
Consistency is key in building endurance and cardiovascular strength, learning technique, and perfecting form. At Dragonfly Cycle + Train in Sherman Oaks, we offer a full schedule of indoor cycling classes in the mornings, afternoons and evenings from Monday through Sunday.
3. Strength Train
Believe it or not, one of the best ways to improve your ride is to get into the gym. Lifting weights to increase strength, improve posture, and build endurance directly effects the power and control in your ride. Plus, a strong back, arms, and shoulders looks mighty fine under the spin spotlight
Feel the Rhythm and Connect Deeper To Your Ride
Last but not least, rhythm is a huge part of taking an indoor cycling class in Los Angeles. Every single human being has a natural sense of rhythm built into their DNA. Sure, dancers and musicians probably have better rhythm than others, but no one lacks it entirely. There’s a reason so many develop a love and obsession with indoor cycling after their first class. The combination of music, lights, sweat, dramatics, and human connection make it a mind-blowing emotional and physical experience. You can’t possibly go to a nightclub and not dance, right? If designed well, spin is no different! So, listen to the beat, wait for those drops, and let the music guide and inspire your movements.
Every song has a downbeat. The downbeat is where your lead leg should fall at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Emphasize your pedal stroke on that downbeat, find the tempo, and then balance out your weight over the center of the bike so you don’t extenuate one side over the other. Of course, if the drill is too challenging and you need to slow down, do so. But don’t create your own format and climb on runs or run on climbs. Move your body in sync with the room to create that magical, cathartic, intense moment we all live for. That’s what we call being in the zone, and that’s what elevates the chemicals in your brain — giving you the most amazing endorphin rush and natural high in the world. This is a huge part of the indoor cycling experience you don’t want to miss out on!
Alright ya’ll, now let’s get sexy! Love you, mean it, bye!
Ready to get on the bike? Check out our full schedule of indoor cycling and strength training classes at Dragonfly Cycle + Train. Find us IRL at 4455 Van Nuys Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, CA, and online at dragonflyshermanoaks.com/ and @dragonflyshermanoaks.
Spin and strength classes take place during mornings, afternoons and evenings 7 days per/week. Dive right in with our $79 New Member Package and experience all DFLY has to offer with 10 classes good for 30 days!