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ICI Podcast #199 – Wish Upon A Hero Foundation April 28th Indoor Cycling Event

John — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:54:44 +0000

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What are you doing on Saturday April 28th? How about participating in what could become the largest Indoor Cycling fundraising event ever? The people from the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation contacted me and asked if I would help promote their event. Once I understood what they do and who they help (over 88,000 wishes...

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ICI Podcast #198 – Teach Your First Class With Power! Audio PROfile from Cameron Chinatti with Stages Indoor Cycling

John — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:37:24 +0000

You only get one chance to make a first impression! While I’ve taught a lot of classes on Indoor Cycles that display Power/Watts, this morning was the very first Power based class I’ve ever taught. So what’s the difference? 65 new FreeMotion Indoor Cycles with Power meters that replaced conventional Spinner NXTs and very willing...

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ICI Podcast #197 – How do I become a Master Indoor Cycling Instructor?

John — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:17:17 +0000

Could you be a Master Instructor? With the announcement that ICI/PRO Team Member Doug Rusho had joined Stages Indoor Cycling, I thought it would be interesting to learn the selection process that Cameron Chinatti used to pick Doug as their newest educator. In this episode of the Podcast, Cameron, Doug and I discuss what Cameron...

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ICI Podcast #196 – Go Cycle Studio is using the Top Power Display from Performance IQ

John — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:21:33 +0000

Meet Emmy Ragali, the owner of Go Cycle Studio in Chicago IL. Emmy is the first Beta instillation site for the Top Power Display System from Performance IQ. I wanted to learn first hand what Emmy’s experiences were using the Top Power display to show the wattage and RPM of each Keiser M3 her participants are...

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ICI Podcast #195 – Moxie Cycling Apparel Instructor Discount Program

Amy Macgowan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:52:04 +0000

Ladies (sorry guys this isn’t for you) meet Brooke Freiborg from the Moxie Cycling Co. Brooke and her partner Deb Amorde have created a new line of women’s cycling tops that I love and feel you should consider wearing for your next class – especially now that ICI/PRO Platinum members can receive a 40% off your purchase through our Instructor...

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ICI Podcast #192 – Meet ICI/PRO Member (and Tom Scotto’s sub) Kay Ruane

John — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:34:48 +0000

Would you be intimidated if you had to fill in for Master Instructor Tom Scotto? I know I would. Meet Spinning Instructor and ICI/PRO member Kay Ruane. Kay fills in for Tom on a regular basis at the Wellbridge club where they both teach. Those of us with a bunch of experience, who were given...

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ICI Podcast #190 – Virtual Class Ride Prep

John — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:55:04 +0000

I thought it would be informative to get another perspective about how to teach a virtual Indoor Cycling class using video. I contacted Allen Jones from EpicPlanet.tv asking if he knew of an Instructor who was passionate about using video and he referred me to Mark Peterson. Mark is a retired Naval Pilot turned bicycle...

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ICI Podcast #186 – Top Power Heads-Up Display from Performance IQ

John — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:18:06 +0000

It has taken me a while, but now I understand why many Instructors and Studio/Club owners are resistant to adding Indoor Cycles with power… they don’t want a class full of riders, with heads down, totally focused on the what the computer is showing. We all want our participants focused on us… Many of us...

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

John — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:01:16 +0000

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....

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ICI Podcast #180 – Meet Dave Mayer, the man inside the Clean Bottle

John — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:12:56 +0000

If you watched any of this year’s Tour de France, you almost couldn’t miss seeing Clean Bottle’s mascot Bottle Boy running along with the Peloton. As I watched and listened as Phil Ligget and the other Tour commentators talking about Dave Mayer and Clean Bottle, all I could think was “who ever is behind (or inside)...

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ICI Podcast #178 – It Was Like Presenting at Indoor Cycling Graduate School

John — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:32:07 +0000

Between sessions last weekend Master Instructor Cameron Chinatti took me aside and told me how impressed she was with the quality of Instructors at the conference. Wanting for you to hear it first hand, I invited Cameron back for a post conference interview for the latest episode of the ICI Podcast. We also discussed Cameron’s...

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ICI Podcast #175 – ICI/PRO Conference LIVE Broadcast Details

John — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:30:07 +0000

If you can’t join us in Boston September 30th – October 3rd, watching the Indoor Cycle Instructor PRO conference live on your computer will be an excellent option! Gene Nacey from CyclingFusion.com joins me to explain how you can join us remotely and enjoy the conference from your home or office ICI/PRO Premium Members! Get...

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ICI Podcast #174 – How You Sound – Master Class Featuring Jim Karanas from the Indoorcycling Group / LIVESTRONG® Fitness.

John — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:33:56 +0000

As a special treat we’re providing this special Podcast episode to everyone! All week we have been discussing How You Sound and I thought you maybe interest in hearing a class from another Master Indoor Cycling Instructor! This time it’s Master Trainer Jim Karanas with the Indoorcycling Group and LIVESTRONG® Fitness. Jim graciously invited me to attend...

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ICI/Podcast # 169 – Jennifer Lintz is Spinning Certified and Ready to Teach!

John — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:03:44 +0000

As a followup to Jennifer Lintz’s article, here is our interview where we discuss her day getting certified as a Spinning Instructor. Jennifer teaches at Cycle Quest Studio run by ICI/PRO member Joe Ducosin! During the interview Jennifer explains how she sees the value of additional education, beyond her initial cycling certification. While I was...

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ICI/Podcast #168 – NEW One Click – PRO/Playlists that leverage the power of Spotify!

John — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:15:27 +0000

One Click – PRO/Playlists – a new feature for ICI/PRO Platinum Yearly Members! Now 25 Audio PROfiles (and growing) include a link for you to add the complete PRO/Playlists to your computer with just one click! If you choose to join Spotify Premium you can have the complete playlist on your portable devise, ready for class, in less than...

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ICI/Podcast # 166 – ICI/PRO Member Interview with Sports Psychologist Dr. KC Wilder

John — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:42:24 +0000

What a treat it was to learn we have a Sports Psychologist (and former professional bicycle racer) among our ICI/PRO members! Meet Dr. KC Wilder KC and I had an interesting conversation about motivating your students that was completely off topic from what we had intended to discuss. Oh, well. I guess I’ll have to have her back again. We...

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ICI Podcast #164 – Important Conference News and information about MyZone.org

John — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:28:34 +0000

Exciting News! We are now offering both ACE and AFAA CEC’s at the ICI/PRO conference and Zoning Fitness is providing Blink Heart Rate Monitors to the next 75 Instructors who register to attend the conference. MyZone displays your students Heart Rates on a screen during class… and a lot more. Listen to my Interview with...

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ICI Podcast #161 – Would you take a Cycling Vacation to Europe with your class?

John — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:48:51 +0000

Have you ever considered taking a Cycling Vacation to Europe? Maybe to France or Italy where you could experience the roads and climbs you have seen at the Tour de France or Giro d’Italia. Amy and I have dreamed about a trip like that… but then quickly dismissed it as fantasy as soon as we...

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ICI Podcast #159 – Is Yo-Yo Dieting Good For You? Nutritionist Katherine Tallmadge Says Yes!

John — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:25:26 +0000

My understanding of Yo-Yo dieting was that it’s not good for you. Lose weight, gain weight, lose weight, gain weight… the process of restricting calories and then reverting back to your normal eating habits can’t be good for you. ICI/PRO member Colleen Mathews send me a link to this article that says just the opposite, Yo-Yo dieting...

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ICI Podcast #157 – Reasons Why People Monitor HR with Melissa Marotta

John — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:13:35 +0000

Soon to be “Dr.” Melissa Marotta joins me to discuss the findings of a study she created: Are There Psychological Effects of Heart Rate Monitor Use During Exercise? Background Biofeedback, the process through which individuals learn to direct their physiological responses by being presented with precise, rapid measurements of heart rate, body temperature, and even...

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ICI Podcast #154 – Sport & Exercise Scientist Dr Carl Foster at the ICI/PRO conference this year.

John — Sun, 15 May 2011 10:45:42 +0000

Dr. Carl Foster joins me to discuss his upcoming sessions at this year’s ICI/PRO conference in Boston 9/30 – 10/2. As our conversation progressed we steered into; some of the history of zone based heart rate training, where “220-your age” came from (it’s actually valid, in some respects) and we talked about my favorite subject –...

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ICI Podcast #152 – Stages Indoor Cycling and FreeMotion to Co-Sponsor our Conference!

John — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:43:31 +0000

They say good things come to those who wait! I’m very excite to announce that Stages Indoor Cycling has agreed to co-sponsor the conference this year and they will provide a room full of their new FreeMotion Indoor Cycles with POWER. Update: July 2011 – I am now teaching on the FreeMotion s11.9 and have a...

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ICI Podcast #150 – Learn to be approachable from Scott Ginsberg the Nametag Guy!

John — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

As simple as it sounds, a simple nametag can help make you more approachable at your club or studio. In this episode Scott Ginsberg (the nametag guy) describes how being more approachable will cause people to more easily engage with you, which in turn can lead to a higher level of commitment that has them returning...

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ICI Podcast #146 Promoting and Coaching Triathlon with Sally Edwards

John — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Based on her unbroken string of last place finishes, Sally Edwards is the absolute worst Triathlete in America. But Sally has a good reason for coming in last… it’s so no one else has to. Listen as she describes her involvement in Danskins and Trek Womens Triathlons and she has a challenge for all of our female...

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ICI Podcast #143 – Meet Coach Kenji Freedman the newest member of the ICI/PRO Team

John — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:59:17 +0000

Do you have a practiced introduction that you deliver at the beginning of every class? When Amy and I first met Kenji Freedman he impressed us as an Instructor the minute he started his class. USA Elite Cycling Coach Kenji is the newest member of the ICI/PRO team and he has all the qualifications necessary to help you improve...

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ICI Podcast #142 – Music Licensing Questions Answered by Alexandra Williams MA from funandfit.org

John — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

IDEA contributer & Editor Alexandra Williams MA from funandfit.org has done substantial research on the subject of music licensing and the changes that are occuring in different areas around the world. After reading her very comprehensive article; Music Licensing Mayhem: How will fees affect you? in the latest IDEA Fitness Journal, I invited Alexandra to respond...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #140 – YOUR Numbers Audio PROfile with Tom Scotto Pt 1

John — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:33:03 +0000

Here’s Tom Scotto with part #1 of YOUR Numbers, his first Audio PROfile as a part of our ICI/PRO team! Although the ultimate focus of this PROfile is on training with power, those of us without Keiser M3′s or the new Schwinn AC cycles will still benefit from Tom’s guidance. PROFILE DESCRIPTION Experience and “Start”...

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ICI Podcast #139 – Sara Kooperman from SCW Fitness D.R.I.L.L to help us cue and be creative

John — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:27:05 +0000

When we were investigating locations for the ICI/PRO Conference last spring I looked at what venues other Fitness Conventions were using. Long story short, I got to know Sara Kooperman who is the founder of the SCW Mania conventions. Beyond being a very successful business women, Sara is also a sought after speaker and fitness...

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ICI Podcast #133 – Four reasons you should consider a newsletter with ICI/PRO Member Bill Roach

John — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:11:23 +0000

ICI/PRO Member Bill Roach joins me to discuss his “Four Reasons Why You Should Consider a Newsletter for Your Spinning® Indoor Cycling Students. Bill Roach is a Star 3 Certified Spinning Instructor and NASM certified Personal Trainer in Des Moines, Iowa. He served thirty years as a communications expert in the Iowa Attorney General’s Office...

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ICI Podcast # 131 – Winter Training With Cycling Fusion

John — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 11:36:30 +0000

Winter Training is on the minds of many of your class participants starting today! Base building, maintaining fitness and improving power are all things that the endurance athletes are looking for from you and your class. Are you prepared to deliver these things? Gene Nacey from Cycling Fusion joins me to discuss why you should...

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ICI/Podcast #128 – Introducing Threshold Field Testing to your class with Karen Bernardo

John — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:12:01 +0000

ICI/PRO Member Karen Bernardo is the owner of Carpe Diem Fitness and Wellness in Mississauga, Ontario Canada. Karen taught a Threshold Field Test with great success in her Indoor Cycling class. When she sent us an email describing the full classes she had and how helpful it was to her students, our first thought was;...

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ICI Podcast #126 – JoyRide Indoor Cycling Studio Owner Lorie Bickford From Salem Oregon

John — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:42:56 +0000

What would it be like to open your own Indoor Cycling Studio? I thought you may be interested to know, so I asked Lorie Bickford to tell us about the process of creating (along with her husband Jeff) JoyRide Indoor Cycling Studio in Salem Oregon. We discuss her initial vision, how she found space, how...

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ICI Podcast #125 – Barbara Hoots Explains How To Get Your Playlist Order Right

John — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:35:06 +0000

Barbara Hoots joins me to discuss her session at the ICI/PRO conference, “G -String” Thongs and most importantly Barbara offers her suggestions on creating the perfect order of the songs in your Indoor Cycling class Playlist. Here is the link to add your favorite song for 2010 to our list of 210 Top Indoor Cycling...

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ICI Podcast #123 – The Merger of Cycling Fusion And Stage 5 Cycling

John — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:22:08 +0000

Gene Nacey and Tom Scotto kept this a secret during the ICI/PRO conference … Cycling Fusion and Stage 5 Cycling have merged their Indoor Cycling certifications into one. They will operate under Cycling Fusion for Indoor Cycle Certification and Stage 5 Cycling will continue to provide Outdoor Cyclist training. Lots to understand about what this...

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ICI Podcast #121 – Basking in the afterglow of our first conference!

John — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:11:49 +0000

Amy (the senior Group Fitness Instructor) joins Jennifer and me to discuss what happened at our very first conference. The big news on Friday night was the announcement of our new Instructor Discount Program featuring Pear Izumi shoes and clothing. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using or [See post to listen...

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ICI Podcast # 118 – Jade Ng explains why you should bring your dictionary to class.

John — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:54:03 +0000

Can simple words change your Indoor Cycling Class? Jade Ng with the Finish Strong Training System has been using her dictionary to find words that help her communicate with her class. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using or Information about our lost Podcast episodes is here ICI Podcast – The Lost...

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ICI Podcast #117 – IDEA’s Fitness Connect Interview With Mike Bannan

John — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:30:21 +0000

The big news at this years IDEA World Fitness Convention was the launch of Fitness Connect, which is the world’s largest fitness professional directory, connecting more than 16 million consumers to more than 100,000 fitness professionals with credentials verified by the top 14 fitness certification bodies. While I was at the convention I met Jason...

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ICI Podcast #115 – Pain Prevention Expert Leslie Mueller Will Be Presenting at the ICI/PRO Conference

John — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:05:21 +0000

Triathlete and Pain Prevention Expert Leslie Mueller will be presenting at the ICI/PRO Conference this October. Leslie will be teaching two sessions on Body Alignment Exercises for Cyclists. Instead of just stretching our students and sending them out the door, Leslie will help us to understand how to return Indoor Cyclists to proper alignment through...

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ICI Podcast #114 – What Was Cool, Notable and Disappointing At IDEA This Year

John — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:49:42 +0000

Jennifer interviews me about my experiences at the IDEA Fitness Conference. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using or [See post to listen to audio]

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ICI Podcast #107 – Breathe Denver Indoor Cycling Studio Owner Sarah TV Russell

John — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:49:46 +0000

Breath Denver is the Indoor Cycling studio that hosted the Stage 5 Cycling Instructor certification that Jennifer and I participated in this past weekend. I’m fascinated by people who follow their passion, take a (big) risk and start an Indoor Cycling studio. Breathe Denver owner Sarah TV (Tobitha Vay) Russell is just such a person...

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ICI Podcast #102 – Conference Announcement

John — Sun, 30 May 2010 20:09:54 +0000

We’re doing it! The very first Indoor Cycle Instructor PRO conference is happening on October 8th – 10th in Boston MA! Jennifer and are very excited (and a bit frightened) at the prospect of hosting a conference that will include a maximum of 250 of our fellow PROfessional Indoor Cycling Instructors. This year’s theme is...

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ICI Podcast #98 – Analyzing Indoor Cycling Techniques from a Personal Trainer’s Perspective

John — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:25:28 +0000

ICI/PRO Member and Personal Trainer Doug Rusho joins Jennifer and me to discuss “Analyzing Indoor Cycling Techniques from a Personal Trainer’s Perspective” As Doug describes it “There is no wrong in fitness, just risk and reward.” This is part one. ICI/PRO Members will find part two, ICI/PRO Podcast #99, in their Super Secret iTunes feed. Listen...

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ICI Podcast #96 – Perfect Breathing with Al Lee and Don Campbell

John — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:34:53 +0000

Available now worldwide, Perfect Breathing – Transform Your Life One Breath At A Time (Sterling Publishing 2009) is a book that can change your life. In it, authors Al Lee and Don Campbell illuminate a simple, dynamic pathway to limitless human potential based on not only some of the most contemporary scientific information ever compiled,...

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ICI Podcast #93 – The Gateway to outdoor riding

John — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:12:09 +0000

- How can you tell if your Indoor Cycling students ready to move outdoors and confidently tackle some reasonable climbs? Gino Nacey says they need to be able to sustain One Watt of Power Per Pound of body weight. Gino sees this as a key measurement of fitness and we discuss how to get your...

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ICI Podcast #90 – Jennifer is back from Down Under and an interview with the Founder of eGreen Revolution

John — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:35:46 +0000

Jennifer Sage is back from Down Under and we discuss a few of her experiences in New Zealand. Then is my interview with Jay Whelan, Founder and CEO of The Green Revolution™. His company has created a product that generates usable electricity from a Spinning Indoor Cycling bike. Or as they say: connects health +...

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ICI Podcast #88 – Start Your Own Indoor Cycling Studio? Bill Pryor from Spynergy Consulting can help.

John — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:30:05 +0000

As promised last week, here’s my interview with Bill Pryor about his experiences starting his own Spinning Indoor Cycling Studio. You can contact Bill here. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes or [See post to listen to audio]

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ICI Podcast #86 – The Sleep Doctor and the Zeo Sleep Monitor for Endurance Athletes

John — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:41:59 +0000

If you can measure it you can improve it. That’s a big part of Indoor Cycling 2.0 where we use measuring tools to help us improve physically. When I saw that there was a device that can measure both the quality and quantity of sleep you get I had to know more about the Zeo...

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ICI Podcast #85 – Finish Strong Training System From Jade Ng

John — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:53:55 +0000

Have you ever thought of creating a comprehensive training program for your members to help get them really fit? You want to incorporate many areas of the gym, not just your indoor cycling class; you want to do the research to make sure the program follows a stepped approach using proper training principles; you want...

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ICI Podcast #82 – Meet Ben Greenfield our newest ICI/PRO Team Member

John — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:21:28 +0000

Ben Greenfield is our newest ICI/PRO Team Contributor. Through his new RockStar Triathlete Academy, Ben has promised to help me with my training for the three Multi-Sport events I have committed to this summer. Besides all of his education and experience as a competitive endurance athlete Ben is an Indoor Cycling Instructor just like us....

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ICI Podcast #78 – This new ChestLick product helped save his life!

John — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:47:47 +0000

Happy New Year! I don’t think I have done this before. I’m going to suggest that you forward this interview on to your participants & fitness friends to hear. It’s a compelling story of the importance of wearing and using a Heart Rate Monitor + an excellent example of being your very own medical advocate!...

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ICI Podcast #76 – Is 2010 the year you start your career as an Indoor Cycling Instructor?

John — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:20:19 +0000

Is this going to be your year? When you take the steps necessary to become an Indoor Cycling Instructor? Or maybe you are thinking about turning you passion into a full time gig? Then listen to this interview with New York Sports Club Group Exercise Coordinator – and ICI/PRO Member – Betsy...

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ICI Podcast # 74 – 5 1/2 common computer problems and what to do about them

John — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:23:50 +0000

If you are anything like me, your life revolves around your computer. Email, FaceBook, iTunes, on-line shopping and this website are all inaccessible without a working computer. Since we have an official “Geek” here at IndoorCycleInstructor.com, I thought I would offer some of his wisdom and experience to listeners like you. Meet Microsoft Systems Engineer...

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071 ICI Podcast #71 – Indoor Bike Maintenance Expert Jeff Wimmer

John — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:06:19 +0000

Jeff Wimmer’s name came up during our interview with Johnny G last year. (I’ve been trying to get him on the Podcast ever since) Jeff and his company StudioCycles is recognized by most of the Indoor Cycling Bike Manufactures as the expert when it comes to maintaining those poor bikes that are so often ridden...

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ICI Podcast #68 Amateur, Hobbyist or Professional … Which are you?

John — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:47:19 +0000

Do you consider yourself an Amateur, Hobbyist or Professional Indoor Cycle Instructor? Listen to this podcast and then post your response here. In this episode we announce that starting in January, CEC’s are included as part of an ICI/PRO Platinum Membership. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes or Zune. [See...

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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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ICI Podcast #60 – Teach a few classes in exchange for a week on the beach in Jamaica.

John — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:46:14 +0000

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 a free stay...

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ICI Podcast #58 – Do you ride at the same intensity as your class?

John — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:03:21 +0000

Jennifer Sage and I discuss whether or not it is proper for you to use your Indoor Cycling class as your workout. Added Bonus for ICI/PRO Members and Visitors! Raise your hand if you are guilty of using your class as your personal workout. Mine is up. Be sure to listen all the way to...

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ICI Podcast #52 – Star 3 Instructor Barbara Hoots on Six Ways To Grow Your Indoor Cycling Class

John — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:57:57 +0000

Barbara Hoots and I discuss how you can grow your Indoor Cycling classes using the same techniques she has successfully used to grow her own Spinning classes. SIX WAYS TO GROW YOUR CYCLING CLASS 1. Create an Ambiance which allows students to disappear from the real world. Paint the walls dark, add mood lighting to...

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ICI Podcast #51 – ACE Promotes Safe, Effective Indoor Cycling Classes

John — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:56:24 +0000

The latest issue of ACE Certified News features an article: Create Safe, Effective Indoor Cycling Classes. The author, health and fitness writer Karen Asp joins me to discuss what she describes as the “Five Common Mistakes” made by Indoor Cycling Instructors. Karen also explains what motivated the American Council on Exercise to contract her to write...

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ICI Podcast #50 – Celebrating Independence (from Spinning) day!

John — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:47:15 +0000

Give up your Studio’s Spinning credentials because you want to use a different Indoor Cycling bike? Blasphemy! And yet Gene Nacey from Global Ride Studios has done exactly that. Gene is a firm believer in the value of Indoor Cycling 2.0 and wanted his studio to have bikes that include Gear Indication, Cadence and a...

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ICI Podcast #49 – 2009 Indoor Cycle Instructor Survey

John — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:04:12 +0000

Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using iTunes or Zune. [See post to listen to audio] Click Here to take the 2009 Indoor Cycle Instructor survey Survey is now closed!

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ICI Podcast #47 – Dennis Keiser Talks Indoor Cycling with Power on an M3

John — Sun, 17 May 2009 02:45:13 +0000

Dennis Kesier, founder of Keiser Corporation and the Engineer of their M3 Indoor Cycling bike, joins me to talk about the physics of Indoor Cycling and to answer listener questions. Dennis does an excellent job of describing what is Power, how is it measured and many of the specific differences between an M3 and typical...

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ICI Podcast #45 – Research into the psychological effects of heart rate training.

John — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:11:52 +0000

I love people who see a question and decide to find the answer. Melissa Marotta is just such a person: Spinning Instructor, Medical Student and also an excellent writer. Check out her blog and you see what I mean – http://www.spintastic.blogspot.com Melissa asked the question; “does using heart rate monitor improve your Self-efficacy — that...

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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 #43 – Q & A with Master Spinning Instructor Mark Tickner Pt 2

John — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:58:53 +0000

Here is part 2 of my interview with Master Spinning Instructor Mark Tickner. We discuss the questions submitted by members of our community. Part 3 will post next weekend when Mark’s partner Michelle Colvin (another Master Spinning Instructor) joins me. You can contact Mark here at his Facebook page. Listen to the Podcast below or...

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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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ICI Podcast #41 – Who is my most remote listener? and an interview with the stars of the Epic Acadia DVD

John — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:17:22 +0000

In this episode: First, I received an email from Judith Buckley, an Indoor Cycling Instructor, in Saudi Arabia! My first response was “Wow! Can you believe I have listeners that far away?” That got me thinking about who is my most remote listener? So I decided to have a contest to find out! If you...

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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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Interview with Dirk Friel from Training Peaks Training Software

John — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:54:02 +0000

Here is a potential way for you to monetize your passion for Indoor Cycling. In this special interview/demonstration video Dirk Friel from TrainingPeaks.com explains how his online coaching software can be used to generate income for Spinning Instructors like you! USE THIS LINK TO VIEW THE ENTIRE VIDEO You will also find the full length...

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Interview with Dirk Friel from Training Peaks Part 2

John — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:49:29 +0000

USE THIS LINK TO VIEW THE ENTIRE VIDEO You will also find the full length video in iTunes with all the other ICIPodcasts.

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ICI Podcast # 39 – Monetizing Your Passion – Put in Practice.

John — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:05:23 +0000

Gene Nacey’s Global Ride Studio offers a training product for cyclists that sounds exactly like what Graeme Street described last week. A combination of Education, Spinning, Weight Training & Pilates – Gene’s program has been very successful. A classic “Win – Win”; the participants are better prepared for their outdoor season and Gene’s studio benefits...

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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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ICI Podcast #36 – NuMetrex Instructor Panel Conference Call

John — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:12:00 +0000

Amy hosts this episode along with Celebrity Coach Dr. Alinda Perrine. Together they conduct a conference call with the Indoor Cycling Instructors who participated on our NuMetrex Panel. Listen as each Instructor describes her experiences teaching and working out with the NuMetrex Sports Bra and clip-on-transmitter. During the call Dr. Alinda gives some excellent advise...

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ICI Podcast #35 – Are you a Balanced Instructor?

John — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:01:10 +0000

Sport and Exercise Psychology Expert, Dr. Haley Perlus and I discuss the responses to a question I asked a while back; “What frustrates you as an Indoor Cycling Instructor?” I found that after reviewing the 80 responses I could divide the act of teaching an effective and entertaining Indoor Cycling Class into three categories: Foundation...

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ICI Podcast #34 – Stage 5 Cycling Instructor Certification

John — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:39:52 +0000

Stage 5 Cycling CEO Tom Scotto and I discuss his Indoor Cycling Certification program that focuses on proven “Road Cycling” coaching and training techniques. Their 2 day certification program sounds very comprehensive: Developed and taught by Certified USA Cycling Coaches Cycling Anatomy, Kinesiology and Biomechanics at the core of program design Periodization Training Model provides...

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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 #32 – Why did you start and why do you continue teaching?

John — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:19:35 +0000

Why did you become an Indoor Cycling Instructor? Why do you continue to teach? An interview with the senior Group Fitness Instructor in my family, my wife Amy Macgowan. We discuss our reasons for becoming Indoor Cycle Instructors. We would love to hear your reasons why you started and continue teaching. Accountability Practicality = Like...

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ICI Podcast #31 – Vacation with Omar at Breezes Resort in Jamaica

John — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:21:40 +0000

Meet Omar, the Resident Fitness Instructor at Breezes Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Amy works with Omar as the traveling Fitness Pro for the week. Very interesting fellow and the Podcast is just a small glimpse of his infectious personality. If you are planning to be at Breezes this winter be sure to let Omar know workthatbody@gmail.com...

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ICI Podcast #30 – Dr Alinda Perrine – Heart Rate Training & NuMetrex Instructor Panel

John — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:42:28 +0000

Dr Alinda Perrine joins me again! We discuss introducing Heart Rate Training to your Indoor Cycling Class and announce the formation of a NuMetrex Instructor Panel. One of the Instructor “testing” opportunities I was hinting about. Alinda is the Celebrity Coach for NuMetrex and and creator of ZoneX™ Sensible Heart Rate Training. About NuMetrex Strapless...

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ICI Podcast #29 – EpicPLANET.tv Indoor Cycling DVDs

John — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:23:32 +0000

Video options for your Indoor Cycling class get better every day. In this episode I interview Allen Jones, creator of the epicRIDES series of virtual ride training videos. Allen’s videos include a “dashboard” with helpful information about training zones, grade, ride profile, elapse time and where you are on the ride. Check out this sample...

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ICI Podcast #28 – Getta Grips handle bar covers

John — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:41:38 +0000

Tell the truth, as you have fought with your towel, you have thought there needs to be a better way! Well inventor and mother of two, Marilyn Tighe, has the solution for anyone bothered by having to move your towel all over the handle bars while you ride. She explains the process of how she...

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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 #26 – Indoor Cycling Class Music Playlists with Cadence Revolution

John — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:42:34 +0000

Interview with Keith Burnage, AKA Keifer as he is known on the Indoor Cycling Forums. Keith is as close to an expert with Mix Meister music software as I have been able to find. Cadence Revolution is a weekly Music Podcast that Keith discribes as: A weekly sixty minute Podsafe mix of fitness music to...

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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 #24 – Bike O Vision DVD Winners and Jennifer’s new eBook

John — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:01:19 +0000

The three winners of a set of three Bike-O-Vision DVD’s are: Angie Cupp – Kingsville, Texas Kara Vandenberghe – Petrolia, Ontario Canada Terry Schamp – Denver, Colorado Listen to their interviews here [See post to listen to audio] Congratulations to you three and thanks to all of you who completed the survey. Listen to the...

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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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Interview Video With Gene Nacey of CyclingFusion.com

John — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:40:00 +0000

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ICI Podcast #22 – Global Ride DVD Minneapolis Premiere

John — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 22:29:54 +0000

Minneapolis was the last stop on the Global Ride Tour. It was at Pedal Indoor Cycling Studio a wonderful private studio in NE Minneapolis. The studio’s owner Maryjo Hackett made everything work on short notice. I had a chance to sit down and hear from Spinning Instructor Gene Nacey about his two week, 9,500 mile...

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ICI Podcast #21 – CORE Indoor Cycling Certification

John — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:59:24 +0000

Indoor Cycling Certification and Continuing Education programs for spinning, schwinn and livestrong can be found at the Spinning Indoor Cycling Certification web site. Clair Cafaro, the president of C.O.R.E CYCLING joins me from Toronto, Ontario Canada. C.O.R.E is an acronym that stands for Creating the Optimal Ride Experience. Its an indoor cycling instructor certification program...

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ICI Podcast #20 – Virtual Riding DVD’s from Global Ride LLC

John — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:33:38 +0000

I met Gene Nacey, the founder of Global Ride, LLC, at the Heart Zones Convention last month. Gene premiered one of his new Virtual Ride DVD’s during an Indoor Cycling Class. What’s unique about these DVD’s is that you can teach to them. I had a chance to talk with Gene during a short break...

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ICI Podcast #19 – Keiser Cycling’s Suzette O’Byrne

John — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:11:20 +0000

Keiser Cycling Master Trainer Suzette O’Byrne and I discuss their M3 Indoor Cycle and it’s unique magnetic resistance system. Suzette also describes the focus of their Indoor cycling certification and module based continuing education programs. You can find Indoor Cycling Certifications and Workshops here. You heard it here first! I think Suzette gave me my...

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ICI Podcast # 18 – Indoor Cycling Instructor Paul Camerer

John — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:17:38 +0000

I met Paul Camerer, AKA Pink House, at the Heart Zones conference. We both were taking the level 1 Indoor Cycling certification course. Paul’s birthday is December 26th and he will be 90 years old. That afternoon he will probably teach an Indoor Cycle class in his garage /studio or lace up the new running...

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ICI Podcast # 17 – Heart Zones USA Indoor Cycling Certification

John — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:21:52 +0000

Dr. Alinda Perrine, O.D., M.P.H. and Red Jersey / Master Trainer with Heart Zones USA conducted the Level 1 & 2 Indoor Cycling certification programs I completed during the Active Healthy Living conference this past weekend. I felt the program was very well presented and would prepare a new instructor to teach a very effective...

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ICI Podcast # 16 – Ask the Expert Tele-Seminar

John — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:39:58 +0000

In case you missed episode 13, here is a short interview with Dr. Perlus reminding everyone about the call in “ask the expert” live consulting & training tele-seminar, specifically for my audience, this upcoming Sunday November 23rd, 8:00 pm Eastern Time. The first 25 participants get in free and it’s only 9 bucks for the...

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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 now available in the Zune marketplace!

John — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 22:58:01 +0000

It took a while, but we made it. Here’s the link

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ICI Podcast # 11 – Fraser Quelch on getting your class connected!

John — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:24:40 +0000

Fraser Quelch and I discuss his Storm Training System approach to structuring an Indoor Cycling Class and the importance of getting your class participants connected to each other. Are you ready for this? Have your participants introduce themselves to the people around them. What a concept. Are you doing this in your class? Fraser Quelch...

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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 #9 – Two Special Announcements

John — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:55:31 +0000

The first is that I’m going to be doing live Podcast Interviews at the Heart Zones USA – ACTIVE HEALTHY LIVING conference, coming up November 14th – 16th 2008, in Denver Colorado. I will be participating as a student in their – Level 1 (primary) and Level 2 (advanced) Cycling Instructor certification programs. I will...

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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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ICI Podcast #5 – ten steps to building up your class numbers.

John — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:47:58 +0000

September means the end of summer for many. School is starting and schedules are changing. I look at changes like these as a great time to start promoting myself and my class. My goal is to have full classes, for my Sunday 2 hour endurance rides, by Thanksgiving. Yes, I know that’s a long way...

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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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ICIP Podcast #3 – What to eat?

John — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:49:52 +0000

Monday’s I’m up at 4:30 to teach my 5:45am cycling class. Many mornings the last thing I want to do is eat something, although I know I probably should. My club has a lot of smart people so I asked our nutritionist, Tyler Young, her thoughts on what all us early spinners should be eating...

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Now available at iTunes!

John — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:45:07 +0000

The Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast is now available in the itunes Podcast Directory! You can subscribe by clicking the orange chicklet below. Subscribe in a reader New to Podcasting? What’s with this Subscribing thing? Once you subscribe, iTunes will check each day to see if I have posted a new Podcast. If I have, iTunes...

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Collecting CECs on the beach…

John — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:29:32 +0000

This is part two of my interview with Suzelle Snowden from Fit bodies inc. In this episode we discuss Suzelle’s FITBEACH educational vacation for fitness professionals where you can collect CECs on the beach in Negril, Jamaica. FITBEACH is coming up November 4-8, 2008 so check it out soon! Here is the info from the...

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Do you deserve a vacation?

John — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:17:44 +0000

My wife Amy and I commit to taking a warm vacation each year. You could say we are addicted to our annual trip to Jamaica or Mexico. Sometimes we even bring our kids. We never could have afforded our 15+ trips without the help of my guest Suzelle Snowden from Fit Bodies Inc. and their...

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