Our Motivators

We have selected the best Motivators to guide and challenge you to connect with your body, mind and spirit. Click on a picture to learn more!

Instruction is the act of teaching or ordering, v. motivation is a noun: “The state or condition of being motivated or giving a strong reason to act or accomplish something.” This is why we have motivators and not instructors!

Meet Our Motivators!

Amber Curtis

Cycle

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Where are you from?

Born in Germany; my dad was in the military, but I’ve been in Lexington the longest and call it home!

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

I just think about how good I always feel after I get moving!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I was a concierge at CycleYOU 6 years ago while I was in in dentail hydeine school so they might have seen me a long time ago!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Sauna all the way!

Instagram - @asteph15
Spotify - Amber Stephenson Curtis

Ann Mashni

Cycle, CyclePUMP, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Anna McDonald

Cycle, CyclePUMP, Fusion Strength, Fusion Core, Barre & 20/20/20

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Where are you from?

Lexington, KY

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

The song “Hey Joe” by Caamp. Don’t ask me why, but it gets me going!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I used to be so quiet! In preschool & kindergarten my teachers told my parents they were concerned because I NEVER spoke. Even through middle school I would whisper in my friend’s ear to ask their parent to turn the volume up on the radio when we were riding in the car.

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

If I have the time, DEF sauna. If not, a cold towel will do the trick!

Instagram - @acm3997
Spotify - Anna McDonald

Anna Sum

Box2Beat, Cycle, CyclePUMP, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Where are you from?

From Jeffersonville, Indiana, technically, but my mom insisted my dad drive across the border to Louisville because she “wasn’t giving birth to damn Hoosier babies!”

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

I would say “fake it ’til you make it”, but it’s not being fake! It’s being real! I’ve never regretted a workout so I know if I just put one foot in front of the other, my 100% will show up. And that looks different day to day.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I played Donkey in my high school’s Shrek The Musical. Best and funnest experience ever!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Sauna! Melt me, baby!

Instagram - @neener__neener
Spotify - neener_neener_

Ashleigh Blackburn

Barre, Box2Beat, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Where are you from?

Originally Pikeville, KY but moved to Richmond in high school.

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Pumping up the music of course!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I don’t know if they’d be shocked but I love to paint and refinish furniture.

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel for sure!

Instagram - @ashleigh_h_blackburn
Spotify - Ashleigh HB

Audrey Moeglin

Box2Beat

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Where are you from?

I am from a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio called Hudson!

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Typically when I am not feeling motivated, I try to take some time for myself to relax and refocus on myself.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I ran from San Francisco to Baltimore in 2018!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel all the way!

Instagram - @wat_are_the_auds
Spotify - Audrey Moeglin

Becca Saylor

Yoga

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Beth Robinson

Power Strength & Stretch

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Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Berea, but moved to Lexington for college and never left!

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

I remind myself how much better I feel (mentally, physically, emotionally) after moving my body.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I’m a professional scuba diver and love diving with sharks!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

The cold towel is always so refreshing after Power Stretch & Strength.

Instagram - @bethlakesrob

Claire Hart

Cycle, CyclePUMP, Box2Beat, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Where are you from?

Lexington, KY born and raised!

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Honestly going back to playlist and music that inspires me or connecting with my people. They always remind me who I am!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

My vocational job is a Student Pastor in Lexington!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel all the way!


Instagram - clairehartsyou2
Spotify - clairebradley33

Clarissa Rhule

Cycle

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Cordie Adams

Cycle & CyclePUMP

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Where are you from?

I was born and raised in Dawson Springs, Ky but I have lived in Midway, KY for 23 years. That’s where I call home.

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

When I am not feeling a workout I just pop my earbuds in and play one of my favorite Cycle playlists. That does it for me! CyclePump #49 is my current favorite. Check it out!

What is something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I am a true blue crazy UK Football fan. I am not sure why Channel 18’s BBN TV show hasn’t asked me to guest host.

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

I am always dripping wet with sweat after a cycle workout so a shower is my choice.

Instagram - cordelia.adams6
Spotify - C-WOW

Courtney Zinsmeister

Barre

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Dawn Scott

Cycle, CyclePUMP, Fusion Strength, Fusion Core, Barre & 20/20/20

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Ella Hamm

Cycle

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Where you are from?

London, KY

How you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Turn on my favorite playlist at the time and go on a quick walk. If all else fails, I might resort to some caffeine.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I spent most of my cycling instructor career teaching students and faculty at the University of Kentucky. From my freshman year on, I taught indoor cycling, upper and lower body courses as well as a few barre classes. Cycle has always been my jam, but teaching strength classes is a close second.

You can only pick one immediately after class, infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel for sure.

Instagram - @mellahamm
Spotify - Ella Hamm

Janay James

Cycle

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Jason Mitchell

Cycle, CyclePUMP, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Where are you from?

I’m from Lexington, KY

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Go for a walk and listen to music.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I gave a TED talk and I was a professional singer and dancer.

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Infrared Sauna

Instagram - stepuptothebike
Spotify - Jason Mitchell #stepuptothebike

Jen Mueller

Cycle

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Jennifer Schnurr

Cycle

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Where are you from?

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Thirty second pep talk, and then I just force myself to get moving – it’s always easier to get stuff done once you’re moving!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

Before I started working out at CycleYOU, I HATED exercise. The first class I took, I could barely made it to 100 RPMs. If you had told me in 2015 that I’d be teaching fitness classes, I would probably have suggested you get your head checked!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel – they’re the best!

Instagram - @jlschnurr11
Spotify - Jenny Schnurr Driscoll

Jessica Roberts

Box2Beat

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John Stein

Cycle & CyclePUMP

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Katie Ghiardi

Yoga

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Katie Shannon

Box2Beat & Cycle

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Where are you from?

Lexington, KY

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

I try to go for a walk and get reenergized!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I danced competitively all throughout grade school and college! Bonus fun fact: I tore my ACL at dance practice my senior year 🙁

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold. Towel. Every. Time.

Instagram - shatiekannon
Spotify - eud8z4d1x1jobiy13cwm24f30

Kelsey Guay

Barre, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Where are you from?

Louisville, KY

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Jam to hype music and give myself positive encouragement statements

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I am adopted

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Infrared sauna

Instagram - @healthylivinwithkels
Spotify - Kelsey Bauer

Lauren Moseley

Barre, Cycle, CyclePUMP & 20/20/20

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Where are you from?

Cave City, KY

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Put on my favorite music, make up goofy lyrics and just act silly and let loose!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I am heavily tattooed – and hate needles!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel!

Instagram - @heelraiser
Spotify - lbmose86

Lauren Yeager

Cycle, CyclePUMP, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Where are you from?

Lexington, KY

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Jam out to some good tunes and drink more coffee. (I have really appreciated the power of this recently because I started pharmacy residency and am getting my butt kicked!)

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I swam and dove in college and enjoy competing in triathlons now!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel all the way! Especially with a touch of lavender or eucalyptus.

Instagram - eyeofthestigers
Spotify - lestiger

Lauren Woomer

Barre, Cycle, CyclePUMP &
20/20/20

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Lucy Bowers

Barre

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Maddie Dickens

Cycle

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Marissa Webb

Cycle

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Mary Beth Naumann

Power Strength & Stretch

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Where are you from?

I was born in West Virginia and moved 4 times between WV, VA, and KY before moving to Lexington.

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

I feed off the energy of the group and the music. That’s what’s great about group fitness, it moves you even when you may not want to move!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I have FOUR cats LOL!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Totally the towel. Every time.

Instagram - @justtrimb

Michael Edelen

Strength

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Noelle Dick

Cycle, CyclePUMP & Box2Beat

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Olivia Frey

Cycle

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Where are you from?

Chicago! I’ve lived in Lexington since 2015.

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Just show up! You’ll never regret a good sweat.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I taught cycle and barre until the day before I had my son!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel all day!

Instagram - @livfrey
Spotify - Olivia Hook Frey

Michelle Stein

Barre, Cycle & 20/20/20

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Where are you from?

I am from EKY! I went to undergrad at EKU and have lived in Lexington since graduating college!

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

It’s all about the playlist for me! If I listen to some hip hop or fun pop music that instantly pumps me up and gets me motivated.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

Haha I’m already laughing–at home I like to sing my sentences sometimes! It’s so goofy and silly but it makes me and my husband laugh a lot.

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Infrared sauna for sure! It’s the best all around, it’s relaxing, restores my muscles and helps with recovery and I love the light therapy!

Instagram - @michelle__stein
Spotify - Michelle Caudill

Rachael Riley

Cycle, CyclePUMP, 20/20/20, Box2Beat, Barre, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Ronnie Lopez

Cycle

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Sarah Haerle

Cycle, CyclePUMP, Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Stephanie Biddle

Fusion Strength & Fusion Core

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Where are you from?

Columbus, Ohio

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

I always think about how I’ll feel when I’m done!

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

I don’t know if it’s shocking, but I’m a huge college football fan! Go Bucks! Can’t wait for the fall.

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Cold towel!

Instagram - @steph_76_b
Spotify - Steph

Stuart Hurt

Cycle & CyclePUMP

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Where are you from?

All over the place! My family is originally from Eastern Kentucky, specifically Pikeville, but I was born a Yankee!

How do you get motivated when you’re just not feeling it?

Some days are hard, not gonna lie. On the days where I feel a little drag, I don’t hide it….that’s the worst thing you can do. Follow your emotions, but remember that you are in charge of them! Dig deep. Breathe. Focus.

What’s something about you that might shock your CY clients?

Two things. One: I really like to be alone at points in my week. Although my fever do nature is outward and upbeat, that alone time from everything recharges me for the next week! And two: I collect matchbox cars. Still, to this day. It started when I was very little and my collection is growing all the time. I can’t pass by the toy section and not look (and buy) at least one or two!

You can only pick one immediately after class: infrared sauna, cold towel, or shower?

Sauna! It’s the perfect cool down!

Instagram – @dezinrlex

Spotify – dezinrlex