Pedal Spin Studio was founded by sisters-in-law Cindy and Michelle Bell in 2008, they wanted to create an indoor cycling studio with a neighborhood vibe. Now, with seven locations—including the Orange County studio in Long Beach —Pedal Spin invites exercisers to blast away calories during intense, high-energy classes. Different instructors inject their own personalities into their classes, ensuring that no two workouts are quite the same. But regardless of who's leading them, spinning classes always boost the heart rate, build strength in the core and legs, and provide an excuse to break out the ol' riding hat.

The studio is unique in that they blend cycling workouts with other aerobic and strength training exercises. Pedal Punch, for example, spends half the time on the bike and half the time throwing punches and kickboxing with the BoxMaster. Some classes even take place completely off the bike, including GroupFit and Kickboxing, to keep clients excited about new workouts.