Our monthly teleseminar for ICI/PRO members will be on a topic that I think everyone will want to hear.We’ll be discussing why it’s important that your classes are cycling specific – whether you or your students ride a bike outside or not. I will give you many reasons why, and will...

I taught my Party in the Hills Halloween ride this morning and it went great! I most definitely felt my legs from the start as a result of the HIT class on Wednesday (see the comments on the Halloween profile post a few days ago), but the moderate climbs in the 1st half allowed me to prepare gradually...

Amy and I went to a Halloween party last weekend dressed as PeeWee Herman and Miss Yvonne. Yes my costume included a “shoe mirror” During the party someone asked me “what’s the secret word for today PeeWee?” and I thought why not add a similar feature to ICI.com. Note:...

It’s been 44 days since Jennifer and I launched ICI/PRO. I wanted to update you as to how it is going. IT”S GOING GREAT! We don’t give out subscriber numbers but we are very pleased with the initial results and also by the overwhelming enthusiasm of our early members. When we were planning...

Here’s a fun, free profile for everyone. It’s not an audio profile, just a written version you can download to use for your Halloween theme ride next week. It’s a strength/interval ride that begins somewhat benignly on some moderate consistent climbs. Not to worry, it goes out with...

I just found this, but it may be old news to you. I’m not sure if it’s club quality but it’s sure nice looking. Here is what Lance says about Livestrong fitness equipment:

ICI/PRO’s Top 100 Songs Want to punch up your playlist with some of the best music on the planet AND get the inside scoop on how to teach each empowering song? Thanks to a suggestion from ICI/PRO member Charles Farrow of Montgomery, Alabama, we’re going to collect 100 of the BEST songs ever recorded...

In this article, Dr. Haley Perlus discusses how to use KISS (kiss-keep-it-simple-and-specific) principles in your class communication. Here is a great example of KISS in practice. I took this picture at a class taught by our very own Master Instructor Jennifer Sage No questions about what we are...

I can’t decide if I prefer the blue/green or the red/blue. What do you think?

Just finalizing the new ICI/PRO Logo designs and thought you might be interested in seeing it. These are screen shots so the quality is poor. The idea is to have multiple color mixes and really emphasize the move to Indoor Cycling 2.0

Shhh! Do you talk too much when you are teaching? I’ve encountered this subject for many years as I’ve trained instructors around the country. Instructors have told me they feel uncomfortable with longer periods of silence, especially when the students look up to them with big eyes as if...

During last week’s teleconference, we were discussing music for jumps and I agreed to post my favorite jump songs. After the Can Fit Pro conference in Toronto in August, I posted my playlist for my session on jumps. Click here if you haven’t had a chance to download that playlist (the link...

One of the things that most excites me about the potential here at ICI and the technology we are tapping into, is that we have created a platform that allows us to seek out and interview some of the most progressive and experienced people in indoor cycling and bring them to you, our listeners and members....

Now ICI/PRO Members receive free tuition to the MixMeister Express Academy! Save $19.97 while you quickly and easily learn the skills and gain the confidence you need to bring a professional sound to your next Indoor Cycling / Spinning Class. Claim your spot in the MixMeister Express Academy as part...

Your certification didn’t teach you this so I will. If you like to use music to encourage specific pedal cadences, check out this new video on how to use a tap-to-the-beat counter. Here is the link to get it for Windows Users. You can find the other 5 free videos over at http://www.mixmeisteracademy.com/using_itunes/

Melissa Marotta, MS-II, University of Vermont College of Medicine STAR 3 Spinning Instructor Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise http://spintastic.blogspot.com/ Feeling Lousy A 35 year old woman presents to her primary care doctor reporting that she has been “feeling lousy”...

From: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/Privacy-Concerns-iPod-Nano-20090922/ New iPod Nano Raises Privacy Concerns for Health Clubs OVERLAND PARK, KS — Although the new iPod Nano released earlier this month has features such as a built-in pedometer designed for gym goers, the addition of a video...

Jennifer and I thought we would let everyone get the chance to listen to the recording of our first Tele-Seminar. The next one is scheduled for November 1st. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have...

Many of you came to ICI via my Funhogspins blog (and for that I am grateful). For those who were following my former blog last year, you would have seen my post entitled Open Letter to Jillian Michaels following an episode of the Biggest Loser in which I could not hold back my disappointment (some would...

This year is going to be different! You see for years Amy and I have traveled with FitBodies Inc. We could because Amy is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, which is the primary requirement to participating in this fabulous program: teach a few Group Fitness classes each day in exchange for...