Spin Classes

At the end of September, I took my first spin class at Flywheel Sports, located in Center City at 1521 Locust Street. I was motivated to try the class when they hosted a special ride to benefit the Pennsylvania SPCA. The class was challenging, but I enjoyed being able to pet dogs from the PSPCA after the ride, and the positive experience made me want to return.   

Photo from my first spin class at Flywheel (photo courtesy of Flywheel instructor, Amandah) 

Recently, I have been taking spin classes at my local gym, City Fitness. In addition to yoga, indoor cycling has become part of my fitness routine this winter. The instructors have meticulously curated playlists and positive energy that elicits the participants to clap and shout out “woo" after difficult hill climbs.

When one of my favorite instructors, Becca, subbed for a 6:15am class, I was committed to going even though that meant walking to the gym when the temperature was only five degrees Fahrenheit. Her personality and music selections always make me smile. The night Kurt Vile (one of my favorite local musicians) was to perform at the Met, we road to KV Crimes. Other than WXPN, her class is the only other place I have heard the song "Just Can't Get Enough" by the local band, Sheer Mag. "Deliverance" by Bubba Sparxxx has been played during her cool downs, which I have not heard since my boyfriend senior year of college put it on a mix CD in the summer of 2006. There is always an eclectic mix of tunes filled with surprises.

KV and me

After class, if time permits, I love to use the HydroMassage. Being massaged by water pressure feels amazing. Starting my morning with cycling and a massage makes me feel motivated to conquer the rest of my day.

Tattooed Mom

Last Wednesday, my husband and I had another lesson at Society Hill Dance Academy. Our wonderful instructor, Katie, guided us through salsa, cha cha, hustle, and rhumba. Dancing made us work up an appetite, so after twirling and stepping on eachothers feet, we headed to Tattooed Mom for hearty vegan burgers and spicy bbq tater tots.

Vegan burger of
the month topped
with fried
avocado, roasted
corn, and cholula
lime cream

Tattooed Mom, located at 530 South Street, has great specials throughout the week. Enjoy half off their veggie menu on Monday, $1 tacos on Tuesday, $4 burgers on Wednesday, and $.50 perogies on Thursday. They also have drink specials and host special events.

Dum Dums are always complimentary and vegan

Back in July, a friend and I went to a vegan bake sale they hosted. We savored our sweets while supporing a good cause. The bake sale benefited immigrant and refugee families as all the proceeds were donated to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Servics  (RAICES ).

Vegan brownie and buckeye from the bake sale

If you are looking for a place where you can enjoy flavorful and affordable food in an original atmosphere, look no further than Tattoed Mom. When thinking of where to go for happy hour or to play a game of billards, consider supporting this local business that often gives back to the community.

Murderinos dine here; SSDGM