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Instructor Tech Tuesday – Free Software for adding BPM in iTunes

John — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:02:02 +0000

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John is it possible to add the BPM to all the songs in my iTunes library? The short answer for most of us is yes, with the exception of any tracks you purchased directly from iTunes back when much of their music carried DRM – Digital Rights Management. What follows is a complete video...

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15 Helpful Video Tutorials

John — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:38:56 +0000

Over the past 3 years I have created a bunch of videos. Many were designed for the purpose of helping you quickly learn; how to use this site, solutions for using iTunes, using various types of software, etc… Unfortunately they were scattered amongst the thousand or so pages we have and some were tough to find So I...

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Is a triathlon on your list of resolutions?

John — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:37:51 +0000

Last year my big goal was competing in my first full Triathlon. To prepare I followed the training from this excellent Triathlon Training DVD series produced by USA Triathlon. The series is designed for a beginner and it helped me understand exactly what I was getting into. It sells new for $125 and I have...

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Spinner Indoor Cycling Bike Quick Tip

John — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 13:23:20 +0000

Cyclists can be real fussy about their bike setup. In this video I show how you can bring some consistency to the saddle fore/aft adjustment between different bikes.

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New Organizing Music in iTunes Video

John — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:53:33 +0000

Your certification didn’t teach you this so I will. If you like to use music to encourage specific pedal cadences, check out this new video on how to use a tap-to-the-beat counter. Here is the link to get it for Windows Users. You can find the other 5 free videos over at http://www.mixmeisteracademy.com/using_itunes/

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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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Step by Step Video – How to Subscribe to a Podcast in iTunes

John — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:02:23 +0000

My wife suggested that some listeners (and a certain Group Fitness Podcast Host) may not understand the “subscribe in iTunes” thing. So I made a short video that demonstrates subscribing to her new show; Group Fitness Talk Radio! It takes you through the whole process and includes how to set up your iPod so everything...

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CycleOps Indoor Cycling Bike Setup Video with Angie Sturtevant

John — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 01:11:01 +0000

Here is a great video on proper bike setup that features Angie Sturtevant from CycleOps.

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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 #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 #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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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 #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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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 # 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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Introduction to Training Rates

John — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:17:30 +0000

Hi there, A number of years ago I created a new method of organizing music in to what I call Training Rates. I wanted (needed) to categorize my music (first in Windows Media Player, then in iTunes) in a way that made sense for both my Spinning classes and for running with my iPod. Training...

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