Meet the Bens

With two Bens on the schedule (Ben B. and Ben T.), sometimes it can be hard to keep track of who's who. So we thought we'd help by introducing you about the men behind the name. Meet the Bens!

Both Bens sporting the same shirt!

BEN BRUKER (BEN B.)

5 things you may not know about me...

1) I grew up in Kentucky.

2) I believe in ghosts.

3) I like quilts and stained glass.

4) My spirit animal is a werewolf.

5) I will bet on almost anything.

My class is unique because...

I make 45 minutes feel like 30.

My favorite...

Time to watch a movie is when I wake up, before breakfast.

If I have an hour to myself, I'm...

Reading about music

Eating local is very important to me.

My friends know me as...

The crazy one.

BEN TURSHEN (BEN T.)

5 things you may not know about me...

1) I'm a purple belt in Brazilan Jiu Jitsu under the legendary Renzo Gracie. Don't worry, I got your back!

2) I was on the cover of the February 1987 Child Magazine doing a handstand. Full disclosure: my dad was holding my ankles. (See below!)

3) Before high school, I was a pretty decent ice hockey player--I traveled to Finland, Sweden and Wales to play in tournaments.

4) I'm really flexible...I can put my foot behind my head. Ask and I'll show you.

5) I haven't lifted weights in years (other than the SoulCycle arm series).

My class is unique because...

I discovered SoulCycle during very a difficult period in my life. I was overstressed and overweight. SoulCycle was my safe haven, a place where I could let go of expectations and limitations. It's where I found health, fitness, peace, inspiration, motivation, happiness, a community, a family--it's where I found my true self. I invite the riders in my class to go on that journey with me. I've been told my playlists are really awesome too.

My favorite chef is...

My sister, Julia. She's amazing.

If I have an hour to myself...

I'm on a bike!

Family is very important to me.

My friends know me as...

The responsible one.

Posted December 9, 11