Today we’d like to introduce you to Vanessa Bauer.
Vanessa, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I am a Miami native that began my career as a professional dancer and later taught musical theater at the University of Miami and directed various dance programs throughout the Miami area. Through my lifetime of dancing, I fell in love with fitness of all kinds, and ultimately developed a special devotion to spinning. So when I came across the opportunity to own and operate a Rukus Cycling Studio, I knew it was meant to be. I have found that the fitness community, especially in Miami, is like family; and I can’t wait to get started with Rukus because I know it will provide the same strength and positivity to everyone that it provides to me.
Has it been a smooth road?
There are many challenges with opening a boutique fitness studio in Miami. The building process has been an especially long road that has only been made more difficult as a result of the recent pandemic and the restrictions imposed on fitness facilities. But that’s okay because it also has been an incredible learning experience. Also, gyms in Miami are very popular and the competition is fierce. But that’s okay too because I believe that Rukus offers a unique fitness experience that can’t be found elsewhere.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the Rukus Cycling Studios story. Tell us more about the business.
Rukus Cycling Studios is a growing fitness franchise that features high-intensity cardio sessions, muscle shaping strength training, premium boutique amenities and world-class CyclePro Instructors to guide you through your workout. Every Rukus studio features modern contemporary aesthetics that will make you feel comfortable, as well as advanced technology, statistics and heart rate monitors that will help you track your progress. We offer a variety of classes, including RukusPrime, a 45-minute heart-pounding cycling workout set to exhilarating music. This is our signature cycling class filled with hills, jumps, intervals and choreography on the bike with the added twist of toning your upper body using Rukus resistance bands. We also offer RukusImpulse, which is the nation’s only Heart Rate based indoor cycling class, where our CyclePros will guide you through five Heart Rate Zones that challenge you throughout the ride. And if you can’t find a live class that works with your schedule, you can still ride at any time of day in our On-Demand room featuring Encore rides from your favorite CyclePros. Peloton bikes are also available in the On-Demand room for any member of Rukus to use any time throughout the day! And the entire process for the rider is seamless. Upon arrival at the Studio, every rider is greeted with complimentary cycling shoes, filtered water, towels, lockers, showers and toiletries during every ride. Our Studio also features Lululemon and Rukus apparel, Pearl iZUMi shoes, as well as CORKCICLE and many other brands!
How do you think the industry will change over the next decade?
In the next five to ten years, I hope to have several locations all over Miami!!! And while the recent pandemic has driven people to workout more at home, I don’t think anything can replace the interaction and motivational atmosphere of live workouts. We’re here to stay!
Pricing:
- Pricing for unlimited rides will be $168 monthly, but we are currently offering for a limited time much lower pre-opening prices
- Other ride packages are available at various prices
Contact Info:
- Address: 253 Giralda Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134 - Website: www.gocyclenow.com
- Phone: (786) 600-7154
- Email: coralgables@rukusfranchise.com
- Instagram: @rukuscoralgables
- Facebook: Rukus Cycling Studios
Image Credit:
Rukus Cycling Studios, Darcy Graf Photography
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