Sweat and Tonic has long been recognized as one of Toronto’s prominent boutique fitness destinations. However, my recent experience revealed a troubling pattern of conduct that raises serious concerns about how the studio manages collaborations and treats members of the indoor cycling community.
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As the founder of Indoor Cycling Society (formerly Indoor Cycling Magazine), I have dedicated years to building one of the largest spin-focused platforms in Canada. Through my websites and social channels, I provide trusted reviews and promotion to studios across North America, often helping instructors and studios gain thousands of views and new customers.
When I reached out to Sweat and Tonic, their own social media manager encouraged a collaboration and even suggested I email for details. One of their leading instructors, Morgan Stasiewicz, also extended a personal invitation for a complimentary class, acknowledging the positive exposure I had already given her on social media.
Unfortunately, this spirit of collaboration was abruptly shut down by Marketing Manager Angie Wong, who dismissed these offers and blocked the opportunity. Her conduct was not only duplicitous but carried undertones of bias and toxic politics. Despite multiple confirmations from within the studio — both from staff and instructors — her decision reversed those commitments. Even more disappointing, Morgan Stasiewicz ultimately backed away from her own invitation, despite benefiting from the thousands of views and engagement I had provided her in the past.
Such actions reflect poorly on Sweat and Tonic’s leadership. The studio is co-founded by Sarah and Vanessa, who must take responsibility for empowering managers who engage in exclusionary practices and toxic favoritism. Boutique fitness should be about inclusivity, professionalism, and mutual support — not elitist politics or discriminatory conduct.
The cycling community deserves better. Indoor Cycling Society will continue to expose and challenge practices that harm the integrity of the industry and betray the trust of riders and instructors alike.
