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They Fixed Their Feet!

John — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:34:21 +0000

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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...

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Spinning Certified and Ready to Teach!

John — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:42:48 +0000

By Guest Contributor Jennifer Lintz - When I heard about a SPINNING® Certification Workshop being offered just minutes from my home-base in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, I jumped at the opportunity to sign up. Believe it or not, I have been teaching indoor cycling for nearly four years, but never received formal training on the bike. The workshop...

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New Spinner NXT and Spinner Blade Pictures

John — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Here are pictures from IHRSA of the new Spinner NXT and the all new Spinner Blade. I’m going to guess that Spinning still sees a large market for conventional Indoor Cycles that would cause them to redesign the NXT. 4/15 update: I had a very informative discussion with Josh Taylor today about all the changes they have made to...

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New Spinner® NXT Indoor Cycle With Power

John — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:17:05 +0000

I was alerted to a picture of the new Spinner® Indoor Cycle (it’s not a bike) with power in the WSSC catalog. No other information is included but I see that Mark Tickner has sessions scheduled called Introduction to Power and Riding With Ultimate Power. I’m sending an email to Mark to see if he...

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ICI Podcast #64 – Master Instructor Janet Toussaint on how to sell endurance training to your class

John — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:02:12 +0000

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...

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Spinning – Star Trac Bike with Power? OK so when?

John — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:35:12 +0000

Ok, so Schwinn has introduced their new bike that includes magnetic resistance and Power indication (Watts readout) and are rolling it out at this year’s IDEA conference. Jay Blahnik is heading up their programing. (Yes, I’m working to get him on the Podcast…) So where is the Spinning – Star Trac bike with power and...

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I’m not mean…just a little intense!

John — Sat, 23 May 2009 21:52:53 +0000

Amy found this hat on a Group Fitness Instructor site and thought some of my participants would want one.

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Most Remote Listener Contest Winner

John — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:00:23 +0000

Congratulations to contest winner Judith Buckley! Judith is a Spinning Instructor in Saudi Arabia where her husband maintains fighter jets for the Saudi Air Force! She wins a set of epicRIDES DVDs, courtesy of www.epicplanet.tv I’m planning to interview Judith in the very near future. I’m very interested in hearing about the unique challenges faced...

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Spinning RideBook of class profiles

John — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:15:07 +0000

The Spinning RideBook is difficult to find at spinning.com. Here is the link: http://www.spinning.com/spinning-shop-spinner-bikes/spinner-accessories-7320.asp

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ICI Podcast #44 – Q & A with Master Spinning Instructor Michelle Colvin

John — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:14:55 +0000

Is there a Master Spinning Instructor in the house? Actually there are two! Michelle Colvin jumps on the mic and we discuss the new Spinning RideBook of class profiles, Heart Rate Training and much more that will improve your Indoor Cycling class. Here is Mark and Michelle’s home out in the country – West Sussex,...

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ICI Podcast #42 – Q & A with Master Spinning Instructor Mark Tickner Pt 1

John — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:23:53 +0000

This is part 1 of my interview with Mark Tickner. We discuss the questions submitted by members of our community. Part 2 will post next weekend and then as a special bonus, Mark’s partner Michelle Colvin (another Master Spinning Instructor) joins me for what will be part three. Good stuff and you don’t want to...

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$50.00 Spinning / Indoor Cycling Bike Power Meter

John — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:56:55 +0000

Here is my solution to one of my biggest frustrations: watching someone ride with little or no resistance. Bikes like the Keiser M3, Cycleops Pro 300PT and the new Schwinn A.C. Performance indoor cycle offer “Power” measurements that show how much actual work your are creating, but typical Indoor Cycling Bikes offer nothing. So what...

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ICI Podcast #40 – iSpinning™ iPhone® App & SMHEART LINK™ from iTMP Technology

John — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:29:14 +0000

iSpinning™, the new iPhone® App, along with the SMHEART LINK™ is coming to your studio soon! Here’s the link to the new Class Builder iPhone App for Spinning Instructors. As an Indoor Cycling Instructor, I feel it will be helpful for you to have some understanding of how it works and the value it can bring to...

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iSpinning & iNewLeaf iPhone Apps + SMHeart Link Review and Interview coming next week

John — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:58:43 +0000

I have been experimenting with the iSpinning & iNewLeaf iPhone apps and I am preparing a review and step by step instructional video that I will be posting next week. I also have an Interview scheduled with Michael Williams, CEO of iTMP Technology, Inc., the creators of both the iPhone apps and the SMHeart Link...

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ICI Podcast #38 – Monetize your passion for Indoor Cycling and turn it into cash – Pt 1.

John — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:08:33 +0000

Graeme Street, the owner of Cyclo-Club (an online bicycle training service) offers you; Three steps to monetizing your passion for Indoor Cycling and turn it into cash! This is a must listen! Graeme offers us some excellent ideas on how you can help your students reach their personal fitness goals while you create additional income...

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The Giretto d’Italia , or “Little Giro” ride in Italy

John — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:45:20 +0000

My friends over at Global Ride have developed a concept they call Cycling Fusion, bringing outdoor and indoor cyclists together. To kick if off they are training indoors to ride the first 5 stages of the Giro d’Italia bike race in Italy. Very cool and I wish I could attend. THEY ARE LOOKING FOR RIDERS!...

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What are your participants training for?

John — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:43:41 +0000

I need your help. Beyond fitness and weight management, many of the people in my class are training for some event this summer. Most are tied to a charity fundraiser. The MS 150 is a popular ride here in Minnesota, that happens in July each year. Could you ask your class two things and let...

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ICI Podcast #33 – Keiser Instructor Certification and New M5 Elliptical Trainer

John — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:57:24 +0000

Keiser Master Trainer Suzette O’Byrne and I discuss the initial response to their new correspondence Indoor Cycling certification course. Keiser has recently introduced their new M5 elliptical trainer and have created a certification program so you can bring the cross training benefits of an elliptical trainer into your class. Update: here is a video of...

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ICI Podcast mentioned in Spinning News

John — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:24:46 +0000

In Podcast #27 Bob Rebach, AKA SpinBob, discussed an upcoming article in this months Spinning News and they included a link back to Bob’s Podcast! Starting a Mentoring Program By Bob Rebach Maybe you’ve heard that providing a mentor to new instructors can strengthen and unify your staff and program. Or you might have heard...

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ICI Podcast #27 – Mentoring Programs for Indoor Cycling Instructors

John — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:44:11 +0000

Welcome Spinning News Readers! Would a mentor have helped you when you first started teaching Indoor Cycling? Or are you interested in developing a mentoring program for your club? Jennifer Sage and I discuss the benefits of mentoring with Bob Rebach, or SpinBob as he is known on the forums. Bob has written two articles...

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ICI Podcast #25 – Spinning Instructor Jesse Piersol on how to tell a good story

John — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:45:47 +0000

Jesse Piersol is a frequent contributor to the Spinning News and also an Adjunct Professor at West Chester University. There she teaches Public Speaking as well as Business and Professional Speech Communications. We discuss an article she wrote for the June 2007 issue – Literally Speaking. Jesse explains: “I’ve found that fundamental elements of literature,...

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ICI Podcast #23 – Indoor Cycling Down Under!

John — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:17:22 +0000

Hi It’s -5 below zero (F) here in Minneapolis as I write this. After listening to Ryan Hogan, from the Australian Fitness Network, describe how nice it is in Sydney I’m ready to go! Ryan, Jennifer and I discuss Indoor Cycling Down Under (but no, he wouldn’t give me a proper Good Day Mate). New...

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ICI Podcast # 15 – Angie Sturtevant talks training with power!

John — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:51:00 +0000

I have always felt that there was something missing when you compare riding a Spinning bike indoors with riding outdoors; an understanding (or some measurement) of how much power you are actually creating. We may have found the answer… Jennifer Sage joins me and together we interviewed Angie Sturtevant, the Fitness Education Director for the...

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ICI Podcast # 13 – Conquering Instructor Burnout

John — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:16:04 +0000

My guest for this Podcast is Dr. Haley Perlus. Haley and I discuss Indoor Cycling Instructor Burnout, what it is, where it comes from and how to conquer it! Haley is a doctor of sport and exercise psychology. She is an expert at empowering individuals to achieve peak performance. In addition to her expertise in...

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ICI Podcast # 12 – Bike-O-Vision DVD’s for your Spinning Class

John — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:50:20 +0000

I have never been a fan of bike racing videos in my Indoor Cycling classes. Too distracting. It’s very much like watching a NASCAR race, you feel compelled to watch, waiting for the inevitable crash or some other drama. The creative team of Liz & Jan Hunter, the co-creators of the Bike-O-Vision DVD series, sent...

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ICI Podcast # 10 – Johnny G is Kranking!

John — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:26:37 +0000

What a treat to be able to interview Johnny G along with Jennifer Sage as my co-host for this special Podcast. When you listen to him speak, it’s easy to understand why Spinning has become a household word. Johnny G and Jennifer talk about their involvement with the Challenged Athletes Foundation at the Tour de...

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ICI Podcast #8 – Sally Edwards & The Active Healthy Living Conference

John — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:36:18 +0000

Part two of my interview with Sally Edwards. Listen as Sally explains her upcoming Active Healthy Living Conference 2008, November 14th – 16th, in Denver Colorado. If you are looking to become certified as a Indoor Cycling Instructor, with the latest information on Heart Zones Training, this may be something you should check out. Who...

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ICI Podcast #7 – Sally Edwards talks Heart Zones Training

John — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:17:10 +0000

Sally Edwards, the originator of Heart Zones Training, and I discuss the origin of Zone based Heart Rate Training. Sally explains its importance to conducting an effective Indoor Cycling Class and the fallacy of using age based Max Heart Rate charts and formulas. Listen to the show below or subscribe with iTunes with the link...

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Upcoming Indoor Cycling Podcasts!

John — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:14:14 +0000

I’m finally getting ahead on my interviews so I’m not scrambling to meet my biweekly Podcast commitment to you. Get them automatically (and free) by subscribing with iTunes. Here’s what you can look forward to… ICI Podcast #7 – Part One Sally Edwards talks about the history and importance of Heart Zones training. ICI Podcast...

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ICIP Podcast #4 – Metabolic Testing: The Difference Between Knowing and Guessing

John — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:13:27 +0000

How effective are you at coaching to specific levels of exertion? Do you use the RPE Scale? Or some percentage of age predicted maximum heart rate? As an old bicycle racer it was common for me to reach my max heart rate at the end of a sprint. How many of your participants have really...

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