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Race Across the Sky 2010 – Leadville MTB Movie at a Theater Near You

John — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:30:10 +0000

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This may be something you could do as an event with your class. Race Across the Sky is a documentary about this year’s Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race. Its showing in selected cities/theaters on 11/4 and 11/9. Find a location near you. If you live in the Denver area you may be able to take...

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Indoor Cycling Instructor saves endangered turtle

John — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:00:36 +0000

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Paco Gonzalez – Keiser International Cycling Master Trainer

John — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:30:18 +0000

Paco is one of our featured presenters at this years ICI/PRO conference and there’s still room for you Click here for more info and to reserve your bike.

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Changes are a coming!

John — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:32:45 +0000

We are making a number of big changes to indoorcycleinstructor.com and it’s our hope to be ready to implement them (fingers crossed) over the Labor Day weekend September 4th – 5th. The changes include a much improved navigation system, a new community building tool and a better look and feel of the site. Stay tuned…

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International Indoor Cycling Instructors Invited To Compete

John — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:40:24 +0000

(MMD Newswire) July 30, 2010 — Dedicated “Spinning®” students or those who attend any Indoor Cycling class, know what a difference a great instructor can make. Now local fans can prove just how great their favorite instructors are by urging them to enter the first contest of its kind: The World’s Top Ten Indoor Cycling...

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Registration for the Indoor Cycle Instructor PRO Conference is now open!

John — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:09:05 +0000

6/17 7:32 CST Update – We have a huge storm here. Before my Internet fails I thought I should post the links! Jennifer and I are excited to meet everyone! ICI/PRO Conference links Link to the Sessions Descriptions http://icipromedia.s3.amazonaws.com/ICIPROICIPRO_Conference_Sessions_Descriptions.pdf Link to register for the conference https://www.regonline.com/ICIPRO_conference Link to reserve your discounted room at the hotel...

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ICI Podcast #103 – Are You One Of America’s Top 10 Indoor Cycling Instructors?

John — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:06:12 +0000

Announcing a contest to correspond with The Indoor Cycle Instructor PRO Conference. America’s Top 10 Indoor Cycling Instructors Contest Watch the video and then listen to the Podcast below. Visit www.cyclingfusion.com to submit your application. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using or [See post to listen to audio]

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2010 Ride of a Life Time Fitness Registration

John — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:53:06 +0000

Life Time Fitness is planning an Indoor Cycling world record attempt on March 7th 2010 in Minneapolis MN. Here is the link for more info on how to register so you can join me there.

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Fully committed to the Life Time Fitness Triathlon

John — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:25:16 +0000

Just wanted everyone to see that I have committed to doing the Life Time Fitness Triathlon on July 10th this summer We started our 2 hour rides (up from 90 minutes) today and my iPod was in charge of the playlist. It did a great job! We did what I call my Endurance...

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Spinning® Nation 2010 2/27/10

John — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:46:31 +0000

Here is the link for more information Spinning® Nation 2010 2/27/10

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ICI/PRO Members Giving Back

John — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:19:32 +0000

ICI/PRO Member Linda Hollinshead wrote me to explain that she couldn’t be on the monthly Tele-Seminar call yesterday because she had some community service planned. Linda was one of Santa’s Elves making cat beds for a shelter near Asheville, NC. Maxx, my 4 lb Yorkie, would fit right into one of those baskets. If you...

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We need a day of of our own

John — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:28:55 +0000

Wouldn’t it be cool if we, indoor cycling instructors, studios, enthusiasts, etc, had our own Indoor Cycling Day? A special day where we would celebrate the move indoors as the days get colder and shorter? Daylight Saving Day is the first Sunday in November (Nov. 1st this year) here in the USA, one week after...

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Our Master Instructor is off to Interbike in Las Vegas

John — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:38:10 +0000

Our favorite Master Instructor is at Interbike this week. Interbike is a huge trade show all about Bikes! Everything and anything relate (even remotely) with bicycles is on display there.

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30 Year High School Reunion Day

John — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:19:11 +0000

Hard to believe but 30 years ago this summer I was heading off to college with my great hair. To celebrate in my class this morning I used my favorite climbing song; Strangle Hold (live version) from Ted Nugent. 8 min+ at 74 RPM. I asked the class to visualize sitting in a smoke filled...

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20 Years of Step Aerobics started with Gin Miller

John — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:26:24 +0000

What Johnny G is to Spinning & Indoor Cycling, Gin Miller is to Reebok Step Aerobics. This year at IDEA they are celebrating the twentieth anniversary of Gin’s creation. Gin’s story is very similar to Johnny G’s. They both needed to train differently, created a prototype, developed programing and through force of will and enthusiasm...

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Hip Openers for Cyclists – Summer Series of Yoga Video from ACE

John — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:48:59 +0000

Here are some great stretches you can use in your class. I found this over at the ACE site and thought you might find it interesting.

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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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Prom Night!

John — Sat, 09 May 2009 19:12:17 +0000

As a very proud father, I can’t resist showing you a picture of my older daughter Abby with her Prom date Steve, just before they head off in a stretch Hummer Limousine with 24 of their friends. And yes, she gets her looks from her mother! This picture alone makes the expense for braces completely...

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Giretto d’Italia LiveStrong Fundraiser Loses Rider to Cancer

John — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:43:19 +0000

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 08, 2009 – Cycling Fusion, a new indoor/outdoor cycling website, launched a fundraising campaign in March for cancer research group LiveStrong. The fundraiser is taking a group of common cyclists to Italy in early May where they will ride the first five stages of the Giro d’Italia, just hours ahead...

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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 # 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 #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 #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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Heart Zones JumboTRON Heart Rate Display

John — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:48:55 +0000

This was very cool. Here is a video of the Heart Zones JumboTRON in use. Sally Edwards demonstrated it at the Heart Zones Indoor Cycling Certification Conference I attended. Heart Rate and training zones for everyone in the class is displayed on the screen. The video playing on the right is the Hawaii Global Ride...

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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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Global Ride Tour Day 11 – Minneapolis

John — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:26:45 +0000

Amy and I got to participate in the final stop on the Global Ride Road Show.

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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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Keep those survey responses coming!

John — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:38:27 +0000

Thanks to all of you who have already completed the survey! We are getting lots of good ideas for future shows. I will be announcing the winners on December 20th and each winner will have the chance to be on a Podcast with me and Jennifer + win a set of 3 Bike O Vision...

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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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Take the ICI Podcast Listener Survey and Maybe Win a Prize!

John — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:14:00 +0000

So, how are we doing? Are you enjoying these Podcast? What would you like to hear? Who would you like to hear? Here’s your chance to tell us! Three people will win a set of (3) Bike-O-Vision DVD’s in time for your Christmas and New Year’s classes. Each winner will be able to take their...

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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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10,000 Podcast Downloads!

John — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:57:04 +0000

Sometime last night my server served its 10,000 download. No idea who the lucky guy or gal was so I’m going to let 200 people win…. I am making available, to the first 200 listeners, (because I only have 200) Your.Name@indoorcycleinstructor.com Just think about that weekly email you send out to your class. You are...

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My New Metabolic Testing.info Podcast

John — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:45:46 +0000

I started a Podcast series about Metabolic Testing By now it’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Metabolic Testing. It has been incredibly valuable to me personally and to many of the participants in my Spinning classes. I really see it as necessary first step to reaching any fitness, performance or weight loss...

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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 # 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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The Official Audio Engineer of the ICI Podcast

John — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:52:14 +0000

Soon after starting this Podcast series, I quickly discovered how little I knew about audio production and found my self spending hours trying to improve the quality of the finished MP3. Time for some help! Hoping to find a talented student, interested in building his/her resume, I contacted the Minnesota School of Business. That’s where...

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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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1033 Podcast Downloads!

John — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:38:37 +0000

This is awesome! When I started this I wasn’t sure if there would be any Spinning Instructors who would actually want to listen. I know 1000 downloads isn’t that many, but considering that it’s only been a month and Podcast #5 was posted yesterday, it is a milestone for me. I’m planning on on some...

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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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Podcast bumper music

John — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:54:19 +0000

I found the music I use as the “bumper” between the intro and the interviews on Garage Band. The song is called Base of Life, by Luke Gallen. You can download it free here along with lots of other great music. Base of Life has an “E” level Training Rate – it communicates a pedal...

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Coolest Indoor Cycling Bike Ever?

John — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:18:23 +0000

In the process of doing the research for this BlogI came upon this site; www.indoorcyclingstore.com They don’t sell anything but Indoor Cycling Bikes. How cool is that? There must be a whole lot of “Spinners” out there. Anyway I found this bike they have for sale. From the site: The image is no longer available...

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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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