Virtual Spin climbs to New heights

12/17/2020

THIS. TOOK. MY. BREATH. AWAY in every respect.

I’ve been trying to be resilient and kick some quarantine @$$ and stand out as a fitness leader. March 2020, I sprung up on the balls of my feet feeling scrappy, defensive, and ready to fight for all who NEED the ROUTINE, NEED the physical RELEASE, NEED the emotional OUTLET, NEED the SOCIAL ~ or they will implode. (Side note I’m also one of those people ✋🏼).

Just when I thought we couldn’t level up anymore, we did. As usual, It wasn’t by my solo efforts. It was our team, our online fitness FAMILY rallying, inspiring, and relentlessly innovating.

When I saw the bird 🦅 fly by and I wept. I realized not only have we been succeeding but we are better than we have ever been.

Thank you to my friend and colleague, Paul, for taking us to new heights today with his live video share 🙇🏻‍♀️.

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Ellen de Werd is a renowned fitness industry leader with over 25 years of experience in group fitness. A 2024 and 2025 IDEA Group Fitness Instructor of the Year Award nominee, she is the visionary creator behind the WARRIOR formats—dynamic, license-free programs now taught in 14 countries. Through her company, Ellen empowers group fitness professionals with smart, fun, and original content designed to inspire and elevate their classes. She is also the host of the Confessions of a GroupX Instructor podcast, a Legacy Lululemon Ambassador, and an active instructor based in Eugene, Oregon.
Outside the studio, Ellen enjoys family time, watercolor painting, listening to classical music, and spending time with her beloved whippet and bengal cat.

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My WARRIOR journey began with a deep admiration & respect of Ellen de Werd’s mastery of exercise physiology. Combine that with her encouraging playful vibe and full body workouts choreographed to great music. The WARRIOR crew (instructors & participants) have kept me engaged with their supportive and friendly group dynamics whereby I leave each workout feeling tired yet stronger, and grateful. - Rhoda J.

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