As the founder and driving force behind Indoor Cycling Channel and top indoor cycling channels, I’ve dedicated years to elevating the spin studio industry. With millions of views across YouTube and Instagram, I’ve spotlighted talented instructors, shared innovative routines, and built a community that inspires fitness enthusiasts worldwide. My mission has always been to promote professionalism, integrity, and positive energy in rhythm cycling.
Yet, I’ve encountered a toxic underbelly of ingratitude and backstabbing from some who benefit from my platform only to turn around and sabotage it. Today, I’m outing one such individual: Brittney Tam (@brittney.tam), an instructor at SpinCo Thornhill in Toronto, whose actions and content have crossed serious lines, harming not just me but the entire indoor cycling fitness community. Any honest person will admit that social media is not only seen by adults, but also by teenagers and young people discovering fitness for the first time. This reality demands a higher standard of professionalism than ever before. So wearing underwear and playing songs with F words is reprehensible, and it becomes worse when teenagers and young kids are watching. In a case where you want specific examples, just listen to the song and you’ll hear words like “she’s such a FUCKING whore”.
It started innocently enough. I discovered Brittney’s rhythm cycling breakdown—a 64-count combo featuring tap backs, walk-it-downs, top bar 2-1-1s, Russian twists, and a clap finish—and saw potential. As an ex-national team badminton athlete for Canada with a top 40 worldwide ranking, she brings athletic credibility, but that’s no excuse for what followed. I shared her video on my Instagram (@indoorcyclingtv), crediting her and SpinCo Thornhill, praising it as “polished, professional content that elevates the standard.” That post alone drove over 18,000 views to her, boosting her visibility and the studio’s profile. In return? She blocked my account, effectively stabbing me in the back. This isn’t just personal betrayal; it’s a slap in the face to the collaborative spirit of our industry. After all the exposure I provided, her response was to cut ties, perhaps fearing scrutiny or simply out of entitlement. Such toxicity breeds division, and it’s time we call it out.
But the issues run deeper than ingratitude. Let’s talk about the content itself. In the reel (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTseB2tlZ20/), Brittney performs in what can only be described as inappropriate attire—essentially panties—that’s far from the professional standards expected in fitness instruction. This isn’t empowering; it’s unprofessional, especially on platforms like Instagram where teenagers and even children follow fitness trends. Compounding this is the song choice: an extremely offensive track laced with explicit lyrics like “I’m a sick fuck” and other profanities that have no place in a workout video. Imagine young viewers, inspired by cycling, stumbling upon this. It’s reckless and damaging to the community’s image. SpinCo Thornhill, as her employer, should be ashamed for allowing an instructor to represent them this way. Studios like theirs have a responsibility to vet content and uphold family-friendly values, yet they’ve let this slide, potentially tarnishing the broader indoor cycling scene.
This isn’t the first time I’ve faced backlash from envious or insecure figures in the industry. Some instructors slander me, painting me as the “big bad wolf” for my honest reviews and high standards. They twist my efforts to promote quality as attacks, all while benefiting from my influence. But I’m not the villain here—I’m the one pushing for excellence. Brittney’s actions exemplify the problem: using platforms for personal gain, then ghosting supporters when it suits them. Her Linktree (https://linktr.ee/brittney.
The indoor cycling community deserves better. We need instructors who embody professionalism, gratitude, and respect—not those who exploit exposure and then block the very people who amplified them. SpinCo Thornhill must reprimand Brittney and review their representation policies. If we don’t hold these toxic elements accountable, we’ll lose the trust of our audience, especially the younger generation looking up to us. As influencers and studio owners, let’s commit to higher standards. I’ve built my channels on integrity, and I won’t let backstabbers like this dim that light. Join me in demanding change—share your thoughts below, and let’s keep the spin world spinning positively.
Please join us in contacting her studio and demanding an apology https://spinco.ca/locations/thornhill/
Also, Lululemon Ambassador Department, because she claims to be an ambassador for Lululemon, which is even worse because a lot of young women follow Lululemon gec@lululemon.com or 1-877-263-9300
