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Stages Indoor Cycling , Cameron Chinatti

Power Is ‘Boring’!

Of course, those of us at Stages Indoor Cycling believe the opposite to be true, (made you look, didn’t I!) but we hear this all the time from people that haven’t experienced a power-filled class the way it was meant to be. There exists an assumption that indoor cycling is moving away from fun and

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Video and Indoor Cycling, Part 2 – Teaching With Video

Whenever I teach an Indoor Cycling class, I try to create an experience that takes the students beyond exercise. A class can affect students even more when video is added. So far, though, video has been used in classes more as a backdrop to create atmosphere than to augment the experience. The trick to teaching

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Discounted parts and tools for Indoor Cycles!

We are very excited to announce a new partnership with online Indoor Cycle parts distributor SPORTSMITH that will save you an additional 10% on replacement parts for your Keiser, LeMond, Livestrong, Schwinn, Star Trac and Tomahawk Indoor Cycles. You can use Coupon Code INCP12 HERE A year ago when I was looking for a company to

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Video and Indoor Cycling: The Next Step

A defining feature of outdoor cycling is the uncertainty of the open road.  On a new route, we never know exactly what will happen.  The road makes each ride unique, especially since we move so fast and so far. That visual excitement has been missing from indoor cycling — until now. The video/indoor cycling combination

Stages Indoor Cycling , Cameron Chinatti, cycling class, FreeMotion Fitness

An Attitude of Gratitude

It’s official: We are in the thick of the holiday season! For many, the worries are already piling sky-high: In-laws, turkeys, decorations, pies, finances and the potential collapse of the Euro-zone (just kidding on that last one… mostly.). Workouts tend to focus on caloric expenditure and that mentality alone can induce panic — AAAGH!! WHY

Susan and Bob

Susan and Bob

John, here is my response to your questions about Susan and Bob; It’s a given that different people come into our classes with different expectations, needs and goals.  How can we as instructors/trainers accommodate their individual needs without alienating any single group? Let’s take two hypothetical participants – Susan and Bob.  They’re the same age,

New Spin bike PRO NXT Blade adjuster foot design

They Fixed Their Feet!

Spinner PRO/NXT/Blade feet that is. While I was at Club Industry last month Josh Taylor walked me through a number of the improvements Star Trac has made to the new Spinner bikes/cycles. I’m never sure which word to use… they only have one wheel so technically they are “cycles” but I’m guessing you understand either

Belt drive spinning bike

From Chain Junkie to Belt Convert

Rules are not necessarily sacred; principles are. – Franklin D. Roosevelt My cycling background revolves around the chain.  My coach used to say, “The chain is sacred.”  It vibrates, and that’s precisely what gives the bike its feeling of life.  The vibration brings the rider a deeper sense of, and connection with, the bicycle.  Without

Master Instructor Steve Frank with the Indoor Cycling Group LIVESTRONG Fitness

ICI/Podcast #184 – Master Instructor Steve Frank with the Indoor Cycling Group/LIVESTONG Fitness

I want everyone to meet Steve Frank – Master Instructor with the Indoor Cycling Group/LIVESTONG Fitness. Steve and I met in Chicago last month at club industry. I knew instantly he would be someone you’d enjoy meeting and a wonderful addition to our ICI/PRO Team. Why? I meet a lot of people in the fitness business.

John Macgowan with Dosta Dedic and Kimberly Treadway

ICI Podcast #181 – Meet our new partner! The Indoorcycling Group (ICG) / LIVESTRONG® Fitness!

My original concept for the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast back in 2008 was simple and yet unique; use the power of an Internet Radio Show, delivered through iTunes, to provide a platform for the many voices in our industry. The show wouldn’t be “about me” or a few self described “experts”, but rather my vision

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