The Bearfeet Life

Meet Summer: The Spin Instructor Who Promises Nobody’s Watching

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:59:32 GMT

Faces of Bearfeet: Instructor Spotlight · Summer Hawkins

Summer teaches Rhythm and Endurance rides in Spin at the Bearfeet Experience. She describes her class in three words: fun, uplifting and sweaty.

Nervous you won’t keep up?
“ You don’t have to keep up! Take the resistance down, slow your legs, skip the choreography — whatever you need. I’ll probably be dancing, singing, and being a little ridiculous anyway, so I promise nobody is watching you .”

Her favorite moment: when someone who was nervous to try spin ends up loving it and comes back.

Surprise fact: born in England, raised in Canada, and now proudly calling New Bern home.

Favorite New Bern spot: anywhere by the water, with an iced coffee from New Bern Coffee Roasters.

 On her playlist right now: “Happen to Me” by Russell Dickerson (Steve Aoki remix).

Back to October 2026 Newsletter

Member Spotlight: Sonya’s “Place to Go for Me”

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:59:30 GMT

Faces of Bearfeet: Member Spotlight · Sonya Alexander

Sonya booked her first intro class with us in January 2026, nervous that a self-described “lifelong couch potato” couldn’t do Pilates.

“ Instantly, Joanne made me feel comfortable. She and the team have encouraged me along the way so much. I’m doing things I never, ever imagined this body being able to do — a 2-minute plank for one! ”

Eight years ago, on a family trip to Edisto Island, she set a goal to go kayaking with her youngest son. This year she finally did it.

She’s also found a familiar face in class, a fellow member she calls “Jane.” “ We both started this journey about the same time. I see progress in her that I think I see in myself. ”

Her goal is to move from Koala to Grizzly, and someday to teach. Her advice to anyone on the fence: “ Beginners don’t come in being able to do a 2-minute plank, but every class allows me to try something new .”

Bearfeet is… “my place to go for me!”

Fun fact: she plays golf. “Poorly, but I love it!”

October 2023 Newsletter

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:59:28 GMT

We’re Turning One! Your October at Bearfeet

Grab your crew. Book a private class from Spin, Pilates or Barre at the Bearfeet Experience for a birthday, girls’ day, team outing, or any excuse to get together and move.

Your class. Your people. Your party. Bearfeet style.

October is busy at Bearfeet, and we’re here for every minute of it. There’s a birthday party, new classes, a groovy ride and a couple of faces you’ll want to meet. Grab a coffee and catch up. ��

Can you believe it’s been a year?

A year ago we opened our doors in Trent Plaza hoping to build a place where people feel at home. You turned it into a community, so naturally we’re throwing a party.

Celebrate 1 Year of Bearfeet
Saturday, October 24 · 9AM–12PM
Trent Plaza, 2500-14 & 2500-16 Trent Rd, New Bern, NC

Local vendors. Giveaways. Good people and good vibes. Bring a friend, bring your family, bring your neighbor who keeps saying they’ll “try a class someday.”

Golden Bear: The Groovy Ride

Tuesday, October 20 · 10:30AM

Spin at the Bearfeet Experience, the easy-going version. The lights stay on, the music’s great, and the hills are gentle. It’s 30 minutes to move, groove and ride at your own pace. No fluff and no pressure.

More ways to move

We’ve added more Barre at the Bearfeet Experience to the schedule, plus brand-new Mat Pilates. Whatever kind of movement you’re in the mood for, there’s a class for it. Come stretch, get stronger, and find a new favorite.

Hibernation Bear: Stretch & Restore (Reformer)

Friday, October 30 · 5:30PM

Slow down, stretch it out, settle in. Hibernation Bear is a cozy Pilates at the Bearfeet Experience class that releases tension, eases stiff spots and sends you home relaxed. Basically a weighted blanket you can book.

Holistic Happy Hour with Gabby Roberts

Free · Tuesday, October 27 · 7PM

A relaxed evening of good conversation about natural wellness. Gabby will share simple ways essential oils can fit into your everyday routine. Come with questions, bring a friend, and enjoy a no-pressure night at the studio.

Now introducing: Bearfeet Parties

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