I’ve had a couple months at The Dailey Method fitness classes, mostly the cycle class as I crave the cardio; I am renewing my membership this weekend as I miss it so much.  I thought I’d delve a little deeper into the method behind the “method”. I posed a few questions to Jey Wyder, Co-owner and Master Instructor at The Dailey Method.

Where did you first learn about The Dailey Method and what inspired you to bring it to Vancouver?
My sister Karen was opening Lululemon stores in the US and discovered The Dailey Method. She knew I would love it and flew me down to San Fran for a “girls weekend” to experience it. I fell in love and it was our dream to bring it to Vancouver and share it with everyone here.

How does The Dailey Method differ from other barre and cycle classes?
I hear it over and over again from our students, we are the best with alignment and that individualized attention to make sure you are in the correct position. We are passionate about alignment! We ignite awareness through hands on training and education. The result is better posture, better movement and a more complete workout. Also the friendly community – people say they feel better when they are in the space. There is no other cycle class that combines stretching and core conditioning at the barre. Dailey Cycle fuses the body sculpting and flexibility aspects of The Dailey Method with the cardiovascular benefits of indoor cycling. This format includes 40 minutes of heart pounding, beat driven cycling and 20 minutes of upper body toning, core strengthening and stretching off the bike. With The Dailey Method’s signature focus on alignment and form, the class delivers a balanced, full body workout resulting in a high-calorie burn.

What advice do you have for someone new to The Dailey Method?
Have fun! Come 3x a week for six weeks – go slow, listen to your body, take breaks when you need. You will feel the results after the first visit, you will see them after six weeks!

Any plans for another studio or new classes at your current studios? We’re really excited about Dailey Gentle which has been added and Dailey Plus which is coming soon. Dailey Gentle is ideal for those looking for a slower paced, nurturing, barre experience. It’s great for those recovering from surgery, illness or injury. Dailey Plus is a class for the experienced client who wants to go further into their practice and have an incredibly self-focused and challenged workout.