July 5, 2011 •
Categories: Barbara Hoots, Promote and Build Your Class •
by Barbara
The dog days of summer are here with a vengeance, and your classes may be showing the wear and tear of hot weather. But there is no reason why your studio can’t be a riot of activity in spite of the heat. Consider these six easy perk-ups to generate new energy and unstoppable momentum. “Featured… 
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May 16, 2011 •
Categories: Health and Wellness, Melissa Marotta •
by Melissa
I was completely over-the-top ecstatic to come across an article in this month’s Sports Medicine relating to new recommendations for exercise during pregnancy (Zavorsky & Longo, 2011). My experience during my medical training thus far is that, with pregnant patients just as non-pregnant patients, there is not a whole lot of discussion about exercise intensity.… 
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April 28, 2011 •
Categories: Health and Wellness, ICI/PRO Team Member Articles, Melissa Marotta •
by Melissa
Dear Melissa, One of my “regulars” was recently diagnosed with diabetes. She’s on medicine for it. Does this impact how she is able to participate in my indoor cycling classes? What do I need to know? Sincerely, G.H., Concord, NH In response to G.H.’s excellent question, here is a crash course on diabetes treatment and… 
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March 16, 2011 •
Categories: Ben Greenfield, Instructor Training •
by Ben Greenfield
As an indoor cycling instructor, you’re going to find a large percentage of your students dabble in triathlon, or engage in it as a serious sport. Either way, you don’t want to be embarrassed by using the wrong triathlon-related words or terms in your class when talking to them about triathlon (including the ever-popular pronunciation… 
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March 2, 2011 •
Categories: Ben Greenfield, Instructor Training •
by John
As an indoor cycling instructor, you’re going to find a large percentage of your students dabble in triathlon, or engage in it as a serious sport. Either way, you don’t want to be embarrassed by using the wrong triathlon-related words or terms in your class when talking to them about triathlon (including the ever-popular pronunciation… 
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February 13, 2011 •
Categories: Ben Greenfield •
by Ben Greenfield
As an indoor cycling instructor, you’re going to find a large percentage of your students dabble in triathlon, or engage in it as a serious sport. Either way, you don’t want to be embarrassed by using the wrong triathlon-related words or terms in your class when talking to them about triathlon (including the ever-popular pronunciation… 
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October 26, 2010 •
Categories: Health and Wellness, Instructor Training, Melissa Marotta •
by Melissa
By Melissa Marotta In mid October, the American Heart Association (AHA) released updated guidelines for the practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The guidelines, which are updated every five years to reflect the latest efficacy research, were published in Circulation: the Journal of the AHA (1), and endorsed by the American Red Cross (2). What we’ve… 
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August 2, 2010 •
Categories: Health and Wellness, Melissa Marotta •
by Melissa
“Help! One of my Indoor Cycling students told me that he is taking meds for his blood pressure, and he’s asking questions about what this means for his training. I have no idea! What should I know about this?” – K.P., Phoenix, AZ Melissa Marotta writes: Since ICI launched its medical research column, we… 
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May 22, 2010 •
Categories: Barbara Hoots •
by John
I love hard working entrepreneurs! ICI/PRO team member Barbara Hoots has launched SpinRoomDesign.com her Spinning® Indoor Cycling Studio design service. Barbara recently designed the Spinning® Studio for the very exclusive Half Moon Bay Resort in Jamaica – click here > then click Travel Spots for info about teaching opportunities at Half Moon Bay Resort.
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May 7, 2010 •
Categories: Ben Greenfield •
by Ben Greenfield
It doesn’t matter how much you exercise, how well you eat, or how strictly you control your caloric intake – your body is constantly stressed or your sleep is inadequate, you will constantly fail in pursuing your health, wellness, or performance goals. But if these barriers are removed, you will vastly improve your ability to… 
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