Art Altounian is the co-founder and co-owner of Breakaway Indoor Cycling. An avid cyclist, Art enjoys both mountain biking and road riding equally, and he usually gets in at least 100 miles per week if the weather allows. Art and co-owner, Josh Smith discovered their passionate love of cycling together and insist on a Sunday epic ride each week. Having scaled virtually every hill so-cal has to offer, you will almost certainly go on a visual journey in your classes that will include scaling legendary roads such as Latigo Canyon, Decker Canyon, Stunt Road and others. Having taken his first spin class more than 12 years ago, it was a natural evolution that he would someday open a spinning studio. That day is now and he hopes to infuse his passion for cycling with each and every one of his students. As a side note, in 2009 Mr. Altounian completed his Pilates certification with Pilates Sports Center. He is also a Real Ryder certified indoor cycling instructor.
Joshua Smith isn’t known for taking it easy. He loves to push his body to the limit, whether it’s cycling, mountain biking, snowboarding, pilates, Crossfit, well you get the picture. As well as being a Master Trainer for Pilates Sports Center, he has also co-created numerous pilates DVD’s, including the Pilates For Men 10-20-30 Challenge, and Jumpboard 3 Cardio Pump. Don’t let his rough exterior fool you, when it comes to getting clients to reach their full potential Josh is top notch. He bases his classes around the idea that with strong, guided focus the mind can enable the body to do just about anything. Whether you’re young or old, beginner or advanced, come clip in for a class with this co-owner of Breakaway Indoor Cycling, and leave energized and joyfully covered in sweat.
Jessica LaMons started indoor cycling as a way to add cardio workouts to her regular Pilates routine. She loves the heart pumping challenge of a great cycling class and knows that good music is the key to keeping up the energy and endurance it takes to get through an intense cardio workout. As a Pilates Instructor with a background in ballet Jessica’s classes incorporate a focus on proper form and alignment to maximize your workout as well as incorporating Pilates technique to further tone and sculpt your way to a strong lean body. During Jessica’s classes expect to rock out and maybe even sing along as you sweat and spin your way to good health. Her goal is that you will leave feeling happier, healthier and stronger than when you came in.
Ginger Smith was first introduced to spinning in Manhattan’s Upper West Side in the summer of 2007 through a combination of curiosity and peer pressure. She was immediately hooked to the mental drive and focus it takes to get through class, and the endorphin rush that follows. While completing PSC’s Pilates teacher training program at Reebok Sports Club NY, she started noticing the importance alignment, balance, and the mind/body connection makes in getting the most out of a spinning workout. Four years later, Ginger got certified to teach through Mad Dogg Athletics in Venice, CA. Her upbeat classes are designed with a little motivation, pacing and sweat in mind to leave you feeling high on life when you walk out the door.
Michael Felbinger is a natural endurance athlete whose interests include marathons, trail running, and cycling.  A passionate rider who likes to push it to the limit, his style can be summed up with the phrase “as fast as he can, as far as he can.” From long distance rides to marathons, Michael approaches each challenge with a positive attitude and a smile on his face.  He strives to bring this positive energy to every class he teaches.  Along with spinning, Michael is a certified Pilates instructor at Pilates Sports Center.  Hop on a bike and follow Michael on a journey filled with great music, great climbs, great sprints, and loads of fun!
Nia Allen is a PMA certified pilates instructor and certified Spinning Instructor. Nia believes in the importance of multi-faceted training to work at sharpening the skills of both mind and body. She feels that the cardio work in spinning combined with the lengthening in pilates creates a harmonious, well-rounded workout. Her focus on alignment and form ensures a safe and well-targeted ride that will leave you sweating and pumped for the next one!
Trudy Stevens  AKA The Australian “Smiling Assassin” or “Madame Lash” has been a fitness instructor and personal trainer for 10 years. Before making her passion a reality Trudy was always athletic and has a background in many sports and track events. To complement her exercise programs she created an excuse proof, family friendly fatloss plan  called http://realfoodrealfatloss.comExpect a ride that is smart. You will be guided through hills, drills and thrills with hopefully no spills! The objective is a ride that gets you out of your comfort zone and keeps you in your training zone. The diversion from the training is fun dance music a few pop songs and rock songs with an occasional “headspace hill” song thrown in which will challenge you mentally and physically.