Zengo Cycle Mosaic District

While this may not be for everyone, I would say it is definitely worth a try since your first class is free! To sum it up: Very intense, high energy workout in a dark room with EDM music blasting. I absolutely love it and Dyana is awesome! Beautiful studio that is modern, clean, and spacious. My only complaint is they chose you bike spot for you, so of course I get stuck in the front my first time. Classes are also pretty expensive but if you’re on class pass like myself it is worth it.

I tried Zengo for the first time a couple days ago and had a blast! I completely understand why people are addicted to it. I had Cassidy as an instructor and I highly recommend her. She gave me a mini orientation to setting up and was super helpful. I’ve never had a fitness instructor that was so kind and passionate. She had amazing energy the entire time and kept the class going. It was definitely a full body workout. You work your core, arms, and legs. The best thing is that Zengo is for all fitness levels. There’s something for everyone. The atmosphere is so fun and inspiring. This is an experience! I’ll definitely be back. I did it by myself but its great for groups too!

Before I first tried zengo I will admit that I was hesitant. Then about 5 min into my first class I was sold!
I love the energy. I don’t even feel like I’m working out at the moment because I’m so immersed in the songs.
It’s by far my favorite workout and one that I enjoy!
The only con is how expensive it is. Your first time is free though and it cheaper if you buy large packages.

The rules:
1. No Cellphones, No talking, Basically no Interruptions
2. Push yourself but go on your own pace. No one is judging. It’s your Zen, your time, Zen.
3. Repeat 1 & 2
How about them rules! Works for me because 1– I’m at the cycling club Katherine and of course you can’t hear anyone so why even bother. 2– It’s really your time, your burn, your sweat, your goals. 3– It’s worth coming after trying out the first class for FREE!
I’ve been trying out different indoor cycling after resting my bicycle for the winter (before summer). Looking for an indoor class can be hard and pricey. But Zengo Cycle is worth it. It’s like riding in a hip-​latest music video. Get up, pedal and swayyyy– heyyyy!
Expectations:
–Schwinn Cycling Bike (awesome brand for road cyclist-​so use the delta clips)
–BYOS or rent the Shimano shoes for $ 3. Another bonus, you can buy a pair for $ 120.
–Every instructor is different, so explore which is best for you. I’m sure they are all great! I had Katherine and she is TOUGH but fun! Love the trap music mashup.
–Your first class is FREE. Sign up online and reserve your bike. Once reserve, it’s yours for that time. Be 5 – 10 minutes early. I recommend to be there 10 minutes early to adjust the bike.
–It’s a Zen studio. Dim lights, cool room but once you get going, expect to sweat.
–Complimentary Towel
Price:
First Class– Free
Per Class– $ 22
If you purchase the packages, you’ll save some money. So figure out how many times you will go since the packages do expire. For instance, 5 classes deal is $ 105 therefore you’re really getting 1 class free.
What to Bring:
–Bottle of Water
–Wear fitted clothes. Loose clothes can get caught-​especially pants.
–There is complimentary hair ties, spray deodorant and lotion.
The facility:
–The entrance has a mini boutique. They’re absolutely cute with fun quotes
–There are electronic lockers in small and large size, so need to bring your own
–There is a restroom/​locker that provides a shower room (so it’s small)
–There’s also a family restroom
The front desk was amazing and helpful. Kona is such a sweetheart and absolutely love her spirit. I had a great time in Katherine’s class. My boyfriend got his butt handed down to him! Haha! I was feeling the cardio. I honestly prefer this more so than Soul just because it’s closer and cheaper. I still get the same amount of workout… then again… I’m feelin Club Katherine music list. #mondaymadness
If you’re looking for something different than just a regular spin cycle or a closer NoVa location (than just DC), try Zengo Cycle! I might just get a package!

New fav instructor: Becca B. Music is awesome! Energy is awesome! She is just freaking awesome!

I’m in the area visiting family and wanted to make sure I don’t fall out of my workout routine, so I decided to stop by here. This place is awesome! It’s a lot bigger than it looks on the outside and the facilities are great. Lockers, shower, towels, and shoes for rent. It is a bit more upper body workout than I’ve experienced in other cycling classes, but it’s a nice change! I’m pretty lazy when it comes to working out my upper body, so it’s great that I can work out my entire body in one class. The instructor I had was Cassidy and she’s really motivational! I’ll definitely be back :)

I’m pretty open-​minded when it comes to working out, but this is just not my idea of a legitimate workout.
I ride regularly (outdoors, on an actual road bike) and have taken my share of spin classes (RPM, and the like) and this style might as well be the CrossFit of spin. There is absolutely no emphasis on proper form, you instead spend a good deal of the class flopping all over your bike, bouncing all over the place. It’s flat out bizarre.
The instructor kept queuing exercises that were meant to work our core — but if you’re spinning correctly, minimizing the movement of your upper body and tightening your core as you work — it’s a killer ab workout. You don’t need to flop back and forth and headbang over your bike to achieve that.
The studio is nice inside, really clean, and they’ve got decent bikes. The instructor was really into the class, super energetic. I would have appreciated a little more instruction on how much to load, proper form, etc. esp since I had indicated it was my first class. There were only 3 others in the class so it’s not like it was a packed house.
Not sure I’ll be back. It was worth a try… but this style is just not for me.

It used to be a constant struggle to find the motivation to exercise and I pretty much only ran/​did yoga until Zengo came into my life. A friend suggested I try spin. I went to a few different studios in the beginning, but Zengo is by far my favorite and keeps me coming back. I AM OBSESSED! Kelsey is the best instructor. I sweat my butt off in her classes and her energy is addictive. The classes work my entire body and they are FUN. The music is upbeat and I feel like I am at a concert or music festival. I have to admit, I used to be intimidated by such high intensity work outs, but after taking Kelsey’s classes I love it. Her words keep me going and I always leave feeling happier and more positive about myself. I now look forward to working out and can’t wait to start my day (or end it) with a Zengo class. The world needs more people like Kelsey! So inspiring.

Great place, Cassidy is my favorite instructor. You have to be careful because I feel like it’s easy to get injured doing all the push-​ups, etc. on the bike if don’t keep your core super tight at all times or don’t have your height adjustments set just right.
Front desk staff are helpful and friendly, facility is clean & modern.

I have been so in love with my Peloton and Flywheel classes that I didn’t think I could have a good spin workout without a screen in front of me that proved I was slaughtering the rest of the class in terms of my RPM, Output, Calories, etc.
I guess I was wrong because Zengo leaves me with the same puddle of sweat next to my bike as the tech based classes. It is physical, it is mental, it is meditation.
I have only taken class with Cassidy at 6AM on Wednesdays. She is awesome. My favorite quote of hers? «Who wouldn’t want to have a dance party at 6AM». I mean my 6AM dance parties are usually just a continuation from the night before but sure thing, Cassidy.
Class is great, you work your arms, legs, core, chest, tris, butt all at the same time. The class is based around your entire bike, not just the pedals.
Get in there and take a class to see what I mean. Studio also has showers, towels, electronic lockers, etc so you can shower up before work. Meet me here at 6AM on Wednesdays and say hi! But don’t worry I will win. Okay fine … we can both win.

So, let me start out by stating the 2 stars is for the format of the class, not so much the facility. The facility itself would get great stars, its very clean, the bikes are one of the best spin bikes I’ve used and they provide lockers and shoes.
Now onto the format of the class — it was extremely dangerous. I extremely disagree with doing pushups and hip thrusts and other weird things that make you lose the ability to have a safe and effective ride. I mean, there is a reason that outdoor bikers don’t do that kinda stuff on their bikes. My second complaint is the lack of resistance that is used in this style of cycling, peoples legs were flying and they were bouncing like crazy in the saddle which the #1 indication that there is not enough resistance, and the instructor will say…“turn it up” but doesn’t really tell the riders how they should be feeling or that bouncing is no bueno.
I definitely did not get a «full body workout» that the class promises, it just seemed very silly to do push ups on a bike handle bar, and again very unsafe. If you want to do push ups, just crank out a few sets on the floor after class. If you want a safe and effective ride look for an experienced instructor that does free style cycling classes or Les Mills RPM classes :)

Never start out at «Soul Cycle» first then try to take a class here. It’s all upper body work. I found myself looking around most of the time because I was bored. I come here for spinning and an adrenaline boost. Going back to Soul Cycle!

I’m that girl who always says, «Yeah no, don’t put me down for cardio.» Cardio is my absolute least favorite part of working out… but I’m so glad that my girlfriend asked me to join her for a class at Zengo because I AM HOOKED (and ended up buying a package!).
I’ve only taken spin class at the gym which was nothing even close to my experiences at Zengo, but now I totally understand what the hype is all about! Your first class and shoes are free, all you have to do is sign up for an account online, register for your class and reserve your bike. Registrations for the week begin at 1PM on Mondays. There are complimentary ear plugs and hair ties available at the front desk, and also ear plugs inside the studio. Shoe rentals are $ 3, but shoes are also available for purchase for $ 120 (including clips). The women’s bathroom is tidy and well-​kept, stocked with bath towels, toiletries, and has one shower to use. All of your other personal belongings can be stored in the locker area (they have electronic locks so you don’t need to bring your own). FYI: There are no cell phones allowed inside the studio.
There is already a clean towel and weights (the weights range from 1, 2, and 3lbs and they’re available next to the instructor’s bike if you wanted to switch them out) setup on each bike, as well as plenty of studio employees available to assist you with adjusting your bike. The high-​energy instructors show you the different hand positions of the bike in the beginning of class and thoroughly explain the format throughout the class. Each class is different and most importantly, it’s a FUN total body workout!
Classes are a little pricey, but slightly discounted when you purchase a package. I’ve already added Zengo as a part of my fitness routine and look forward to my next ride!

I have been going here since it opened earlier this year and I have never been disappointed. Sometimes my knees or hips have issues when I am doing a lot of running, so spinning is my preferred cardio but the spin classes at Gold’s Gym get old. You get way more variety at Zengo, better music, more options for class times, and a more dynamic workout than just spinning at the gym. I still spin at Gold’s, I wouldn’t want to pay to spin all the time at Zengo, but it’s nice to mix it up and rejuvenate my workout routine.
The instructors really pump you up and bring seriously intense energy to the routines. You get way less rest time than you do in Les Mills RPM and incorporating the upper body into things guarantees a serious workout. I have been spinning regularly for a few years now and I always get destroyed at Zengo — out of breath, burning muscles, etc.

After viewing approximately a zillion commercials for ‘Hollywood Cycle’ on E! (my favorite background noise channel), I was subliminally coerced into signing up for a class at Zengo.
With locations in Maryland and DC, the Mosaic District is the local chain’s newest baby. I registered online via Class Pass but when I arrived at the studio my reservation unfortunately did not go in. Even though class was about to start in five minutes, the front desk was able to get my situated with ease and quickness. She let me create a profile online and since it was my first time she gave me my first class free so I can use my 3 Class Passes another time (something that I am planning to do already).
When I went into the classroom it was set up very similar to the SoulCycle class I attended in DC minus the creepy candles surrounding the instructor. Speaking of instructors, Kelsey was amazing! She was upbeat, inspiring and generally easy to follow. Playlist was fun and I especially liked how they were able to incorporate weights for a full body workout.
In terms of fitness, I am someone who falls on the bottom ring of the spectrum. I work at home and my usual exercise regimen includes walking downstairs to pick up the paper towels I’ve ordered at Amazon. That being said, I was still able to make it through the class in one piece (except for the weights, yowza!). The girl next to me seemed to be in total beast mode so I think this class is good for varying levels of fitness activity if you are able to pace yourself.
The locker room is very clean and stocked with super plush towels and other toiletry goodies. It’s rather small but not too different from other cycle spots I’ve attended before.
I can’t wait for my next class and can’t wait to bring all my friends!

I’ve been here several times now so I think I can comment on my experience.
The good:
High energy instructors
Energetic, loud, fast beat music (no kelly clarkson here, thank god!!)
Part of Class Pass
The bad:
The first time I went I wasn’t thrilled with it.
The instructor (a guy) didn’t give much direction (I had no idea how much load to have on or how fast I should be going– like are we sprinting or taking it easy?) and it seemed to be all about the arms (I was annoyed because I was going wakeboarding later that afternoon so I was there to get in my cardio and lower body workout, not my shoulders).
Probably the norm:
The next time I went the instructor was much better. She was also very high energy, but gave more direction and kept it interesting. There were some arm work (mainly shoulders) but it didn’t dominate. At least it made the torturous 45 min go by quickly.
The bottom line:
Too expensive for spin. You can go to cycle classes at any gym, so what you’re paying for here is just better music and a very dark room. I also don’t like that they make you have clip in shoes so you have to buy them or rent them for $ 3 each time (watch your card they accidentally charged me 2x). If they weren’t part of class pass I wouldn’t buy them a la carte for $ 25/​class (if you work out 3x a week like you should that’s $ 300/​month, which is probably why they don’t offer monthly memberships– people would realize what a rip off they are).
My advice:
Take the free class (it’s free, why not)) but you’ll get a better (and very sweaty) workout at Solidcore on the next block over… they’re still expensive but worth the $ for the «off peak» classes.

I LOVE ZENGO! I have been spinning 2x/​week for a year now at studios such as Sculpt DC, Biker Barre and Revolve with my ClassPass. After attending two classes this week at Zengo, I am convinced this is the best studio in DC!
Instructors:
Jason was my first Zengo instructor and totally kicked my butt! Just looking at how sweaty HE got kept me spinning faster. His class may have been a bit intense for new riders because he didn’t spend time explaining things and jumped right into arm work bike pushups. Lots of arm work (maybe almost too much? I felt the soreness all over the next day). Burned 500 calories though so can’t complain!
Cassidy: FANTASTIC! One of the best spin instructors I have had in DC.
She makes you feel like she is talking directly to you, pushing you with her friendly, upbeat attitude. Her *music* was AMAZING and the mix of genres kept me spinning harder and faster. Good pace for both new & advanced riders. I will be going back to her class every week!
Locker room: Biggest negative here is the one shower and two bathrooms/“changing room”. There is usually line of 1 or 2 people waiting.
Temperature in spin studio: Another negative: it was a little bit hot/​muggy in the studio for my 7:30pm class. The girl next to me noticed it too
While not cheap, Zengo is worth the money. I already feel slimmer, stronger, and in better shape after two classes this week. Zengo: keep doing what you are doing!

I am a runner and aspiring triathlete. My runner muscles are cool… all like «10 miles, psh, no big deal.» My bicycle muscles are like «BIKE FOR 50 MINUTES ARE YOU CRAZY?» I took a class on Tuesday. Today is Thursday. My calves are STILL like whaaaaat did you doooooo.
I was excited to see a cycling class opened down the street from me (and next to Xsport, where I am already a member) I’m totally adding this to my weekly schedule of workouts.

I was excited when this place finally was open in the Mosaic District. With the offical opening, the first 4 days they are offering free classes to anyone. I was lucky enough to snag one today for the 10am class. You can tell this place is brand new with the modern design and brand new smell.
I signed in and was given special cycle shoes to wear that clip into the bike during spinning. Farther back to my left there was a bunch of lockers to put my things in during class with a key pad combination lock you set. It is just like most safes in hotels. The bathrooms are nice with showers and they provide personal hygiene items. Which if you are going anywhere afterwards you will need a shower! haha
The classroom setting is small and when you sign up for a class you reserve your seat. It can be tight getting to your bike but after that you are all set. Make sure to ask for help to adjust your seat and get your shoes locked in before class starts. As a newbie I would say allow at least 10 – 15 mins before class to get all set. The instructor rides in the front and plays music to motivate you and shouting positive things to motivate you to spin. You also do push type exercises while you are pedaling on the bike. It was a lot of fun and I was pouring sweat. Lucky for me they provide fresh towels on each bike with a set of small dumbbells. In short, this is a spin class that includes upper body movements. I always hated that when I had taken a few spin classes before when you work your legs all the time but no arms.
One thing I can say I loved about this place is their effort to stay body positive. It wasn’t about bikini season there, it was about getting fit and being the best you can be.
Please note that their prices are on their website. Your first class is free when you sign up and you get yours shoes. After that shoes are a $ 3 rental unless you have your own shoes.

This is a great Cycle spot. Came here on day one after cycling elsewhere for the first time ever the day before. I’m a newbie to the cycling community but I will tell you that the folks here are super friendly and welcoming. The two sessions I’ve taken so far with two separate leaders have both been awesome. Free parking right next door so it’s super convenient and in a great location with so much right close by.
I highly recommend Zengo Cycle at Mosaic.