Gymgoers are jetting in from across the globe to take part in turbo-charged workouts with the so-called “Spin Queen”.
Irina Paliy is famous for her uniquely creative training methods.
The fitness influencer, who has 70,000 Instagram followers, combines sport, music, choreography and performance in her classes.
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They’re so fast-paced and intense that many of her clips have gone viral on social media.
As a result, Irina has a growing number of clients willing to be put through their paces – and some even fly in from overseas.
“I’ve been a cycling and spinning instructor for eight years now,” Irina told Need To Know.
“For me, it is my stage and right now, my classes are extremely popular.
“There is a long waiting list and people fly in from different cities and even countries.”
Irina, who comes from Moscow, Russia, is so committed to her classes that she plans every moment, buys specific costumes and invites guest performers.
Even though many of her well-planned sessions have gone viral online, Irina also encounters a lot of hate.
On her pinned videos, some call her efforts “pathetic”, “vulgar” and “cringe”, among others.
She said: “I always spend a lot of time preparing, coming up with ideas, buying costumes myself, inviting artists and much more.
“I love all my classes and I’m very grateful to everyone who comes.
“Reactions vary, some are critical, probably because they don’t understand or accept my methods, but most are very supportive.
“I am very grateful to everyone who supports and believes in me.”
Irina has no plans to let haters stand in her way.
She added: “I love what I am I’m doing and I don’t plan to stop.
“I don’t have a favourite or most memorable performance because they’re all different.
“I’m interested in experimenting and trying new things, I love it.
“I’m a music lover and I use a wide range of genres in my performances.
“My favourite foreign artists include Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem.
“Irina Allegrova and Anna Asti are my favourite Russian singers.”
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