RateYourBurn | Fitness instructors & trainers, reviews of Darryl Gaines

After trying a class by another instructor at Equinox, I thought they just couldnt compete with the likes of the boutique studios.... and then I tried Darryl.

Holy Crap!

His energy,...

"The Music Is NOT an Accident!!" - Darryl

And let me tell YOU! it is so apparent Darryl puts in the time to carefully curate the music and beat of his class.

There is something to be said...

Darryl's class is the best I've ever taken!  He's a force of nature.  He'll make you want to go all out from the very beginning.  He should be bottled and sold as an energy supplement :)

I am new to this blogging thing, but feel the need to express my gratitude in a public forum for one of the most skilled group fitness instructors I have ever met.  I have been a competitive...

I've been a member of Equinox for years, am a huge spinner and always gravitated towards instructors who inspire me and empower me. I finally took "TranscendCycle" with Instructor Darryl Gaines and...

I've always had a ridiculous amount of love for Darryl Gaines. And I don't know what he's been drinking lately, but the man is on f***ing fire!  His energy is even more off the charts than usual...

First I love a teacher that knows students names. Throughout the class students names were called out to push it and they did. The energy in the room was amazing. Darryl ran around the room all...

He cheats on NYC with LA & refuses to include London in the relationship.

Just when you think you know his routine & the method to his insanity, he switches it up and pushes you even harder than...

I have tried just about every well known teacher in NYC and every spin studio. Darryl is simply the best, hands down. If you are looking for that intense burn to get you off, he is the only way to go!

I've taken Darryl's class for about 3 years now and he's NEVER taught the same class twice! It's so refreshing to have an instructor who always changes it up so the students don't get bored and you...

The room packed full of avid cyclists who had tons of energy and a great appreciation and dedication to a tough workout. The music gave me chills and the instructor, Darryl pushed us to our limits....

Among my ongoing debates, like "Can a chocolate croissant be a recovery snack?"  I debate whether I should write a review for an instructor that's so established, he's been reviewed a million...

Wow!!  I took Darryl's class this morning in west la and had to go again tonight.  His energy shook the room and the crowd was so energetic!!

Darryl really knows how to teach he is one of the...

Darryl is easily one of the best instructors at EQ when it comes to spin class. I first took his spin class after I recovered from knee surgery and he easily became one of my favorites. He knows...

I first went to Darryl's TranscendCycle a little over a year ago when I first moved to New York and now his class has become a part of my weekly schedule.  I had to upgrade to all access at Equinox...

First, this class is technically called Transcendscycle but for some reason, RYB isn't recognizing it.

After hearing such incredible reviews, I wasn't sure how this was going to play out in real...

There's a reason Darryl's classes are always so packed--they're fantastic! Darryl brings his boundless energy to each and every minute of this 45-minute ride and you can't help but smile through...

Best spin class I've ever taken!!  Haven't had such an enthusiastic teacher ever!!  I look forward to his class whenever I can take it, and am dripping..... sweat after - luv it!!!

After a long absence, Darryl came back and rocked the class with renewed energy and amazing music.  If this is how we start 2013, I can't wait to see how we end!!!!

Missed Darryl when he was out in LA, glad to have him back in NYC- nobody brings the INTENSITY and HEART more the Darryl- the best!

Words can't even describe how amazing this guy is! He has changes the lives of many people including my own! He has taught me a new way of feeling good and having fun! He showed me how to work...

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Darryl?? Hmmm....I wish that he spent as much time here in Los Angeles as in New York!!!! I met Darryl 8 years ago and I'll never forget the...

I took Darryl Gaines classes in New York and recently in Los Angeles.  He has amazing energy, expertise, and a huge amount of talent. 

Each time I take his class I am so uplifted with positive...

I can't put into words what Darryl has done to my life. I can be having the worst possible day ever, and Darryl and his class are able to lift me to places higher than I could imagine. His energy...

This review has been a long time. Coming. I no longer take every single one of Darryl's spin classes. But when I did were they great. He pushes you so hard, has the best music and seems to...

One Tuesday am shortly after joining Equinox 3 years ago, I stumbled into a class that would change my life forever.  Darryl's class takes my crazy, constantly juggling, impossible to stop, packed...

I can't believe it's taken me so long to write this review, since I've been a loyal (bordering on obsessive) Darryl Gaines follower since 2010.

I am not someone who loves to exercise, in fact I...

Darryl Gaines TRANSCENDS all others!!! He has an amazing spirit and he brings it to class and just lifts you up!!!  It really is more than just the ultimate spin experience - it is like going to...

I have to say when I first walked into Darryl's class In nyc I was blown away by the positive energy and his expertise.  I have taken alot of spin classes and Darryl is  the best of the best. ...

When Darryl goes on vacation, I am forced to spend money taking classes at Soul Cycle because there are no suitable substitutes at Equinox.  No other instructor at Equinox can rival Darryl's MUSIC...

The class itself is intense and Darryl has a lot of energy to give, to some people. Today he insulted a girl saying she "should never come back to his class again". He told her in front of...

Darryl is the reason I have to stay a member at Equinox. Yes, spinning is great cardio but Darryl takes it to another level, making it more than that. Each time his class ends, no matter the...

The 12:30pm TranscendCycle class on Wednesday is phenomenal!  There's no better way to spend 45 minutes in the gym other than with the maestro himself, Darryl Gaines!  Tons of variety...

There are no words.  Darryl Gaines is a legend.  I just have no words (or feeling in my legs).  Ah-may-ZING!

Darryl Gaines’s “TranscendCycle” is an extraordinary rush.  Arrive early to set up, because when the second-hand hits 12, the lights go down, the music goes up, and the...

Most structured spin class but you would never know it because he makes it so much fun.  So glad to have Darryl back in NYC after a month in La La Land.  It is the only class that I do...

For the past 2 years I have been wanting to try Darryl's class at equinox and they are always full!  Yesterday however I was able to get a bike front and center and was I blown away.  ...

The energy level of Darryl Gaines is off the charts. I never fail to sign up for his classes when he visits LA and I am NEVER  disappointed. While teaching he is the ultimate cheer leader...

SO I've had a chance to ride w/Darryl again three times this week. Once while he was actually the student. He just brings so much energy to the room. Too bad he's not relocating to LA. I know...

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Such an INCREDIBLE class!!! I was amazed at the intensity and my knees didn't hurt once. I had taken a break from cycling. But so glad I've had a the chance to spin w/Darryl twice this week...

Darryl is the most amazing, loveable, craziest (but in a good way!!!) man and spinning instructor I have ever met and had the esteemed pleasure of knowing. I have lost 22 lbs since starting his...

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It took me a while to gather my thoughts to write this review because... how can you describe the perfect "spiritual experience"?  I have been taking Darryl's class for almost 3 years now...

Nothing less than amazing...from Darryl (darryl's energy), to the music, to the pace, to the overall experience. the class flies by..it's all interval based and the "music is not an accident"...

If I...

Like others, I’m here to add to the Darryl love. I recognize...

Don't think I've ever heard a less-than-glowing assessment of Darryl Gaines and with good reason - the man's amazing.  UNFORTUNATELY, I have this horrible karma where whenever I sign up for...

during uphill sprints. brilliant. if you haven't been, you're missing out.

Darryl Gaines is like a pied piper of cycling, it seems like he got a following everywhere, as he is now in LA 'pedaling' his classes.  The classes are super fun, and what can you say about the...

Darryl Gaines is pretty much the only spin instructor worth taking at Equinox.  When Darryl is out of town or on his ONE day off, there are less than a handful of EQ instructors I MIGHT take that...

I went because a friend recommended and went with me, and to this day every class or instructor she recommends turns out to be great. This time, I was like what the heck? At first I thought he was...

I love Darryl's class in a way that's illegal in most states.  I set my alarm for 630am Saturday morning just to sign up for his Sunday morning class.  It's a sick- yet awesome- addiction.  Darryl...

I can't say enough good things about Darryl Gaines. He is an Equinox legend and his classes are full of positive energy and passion. You'll be pouring sweat by the end. He runs around the room...

This is my second time taking Darryl's class. The first time I really enjoyed it but it was a 6:30 AM class and the crowd definitely wasn't as rowdy as this one. I took Darryl's 12:30 PM Sunday...

I didn't write a review of Darryl's class before because I didn't think that there was any need to.  Many good reviews have already been written about his class and they all pretty much accurately...

This spin class is my saving grace and I am 110% addicted to it. Darryl's energy, presence, and smile alone are reasons to take this class. Add in the intense cardio-based workout, the amazing...

Darryl is The Best spinning instructor in NYC. I can't explain the magic that is Darryl Gaines.  Music, energy, spirit! "Now... RUN!!!"

Everyone raves about this class, and you have to plan ahead to get in - it fills up fast . So I had to try it out. Spoiler alert: Darryl is out-fucking-standing. His energy is out of control... so...