Instructors see ICI/PRO in the same light. If you have all day to search the forums for a profile or a playlist you like then you wouldn’t be interested in being a member.

I am a new cycle instructor for 24 hr Fitness in Northern California. I am a ‘SUB’ at 5 of their clubs. I’ve listened to a few of the podcasts and find them helpful. My BIG thing is the music. I usually have the ride planned out in my mind, than go to i-tunes (where i have spent a slight fortune) and take it from there. I have found the classes I teach like a mixture of POP, ROCK ( not heavy) or older rock (steppenwolf, BTO, etc) NO rap for me or country… So I would like to see you add “top 40″ pop, rock in your profiles if I was to invest in becoming a member. My classes are average size of 16-27 members and range in age from 21-50. Also my husband told me of a site called AUDACITY, where you can download it for free at downloads.com. it sounds similar to mixmeister and he says its easy to use. Are you familiar with that site?

In good health,
Marianne

As for CEU’s: They’d be great if ever that is possible … but unless they come with quantifiable testing, they don’t really help me in the long run anyway. What you do offer is a way to be a better (maybe even great!) instructor … and that means a lot.

Thanks!

Annie

I was reflecting today on all the CED classes and conference sessions I’ve taught over the past 12 years. Too many to think about! A 4-hour workshop cost $105. Yes, you get CECs but it’s one subject, one short couple of hours, and then it’s over. I’m not minimizing the value of it, I know from the years of feedback I’ve received that instructors have left these sessions invigorated and inspired to use what they’ve learned to improve their teaching.

But think about it! Imagine what I can do with my 12 years of experience teaching instructors to be the best they can be! It’s this knowledge and experience that I intend to bring to you, our subscribers! Many of you already know what I can provide in terms of content – coaching, cueing, physiology and training information (and in lay terms so people without an exercise physiology degree can understand it), mind-body, motivation, practical information, etc. And real useable, workable, effective and fun profiles. I promise many more of those. As audio profiles, it will almost be like I’m there telling you what to say right before you teach!

As John says, we are contemplating the world of CECs and how we might be able to implement that at some point.

Now, regarding music…
Over the past 12 years of presenting at conferences, I have found that many instructors love my music. I try to use the emotion and feeling that music evokes – kind of like the person putting music to a movie soundtrack might do. BUT I am aware that not everyone can use, or even likes, the same music as I do. And that’s OK. It is so true, isn’t it – music is such a personal thing! Over the past two years I’ve actually been branching out to implement more mainstream songs in my profiles, both for my own students and for the instructors who look to me for ideas. I am currently working on expanding my own music library to include more mainstream offerings and will make that commitment to you. I have several ideas up my sleeve for music playlists for future profiles, such as offering more than one playlist for certain profiles. If you have any suggestions for the kind of music your own students like to hear, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

…but, I draw the line at Rap!! :p

Our program is all about helping YOU become a better instructor and to increase your confidence and knowledge. Your feedback and suggestions will help us do so!

Again, many thanks for your input, and I look forward to inspiring you to reach your greatest heights as an instructor. Come with us for the ride!

Jennifer

Second – I could find -ZERO- content specific to teaching an Indoor Cycling class there. It’s designed for Personal Trainers. ICI/PRO is for Indoor Cycling Instructors like you.

Yes, I agree that offering continuing ed credits would add additional value. We are working at being able to offer some in the future.

With respect to the price entry point–it is high…PT on the Net is only $95 per year and offers CEC’s, etc…

I am in the business to make “a little” money as you should be as well, and think that you would do better with a price point of $60-75 per year (quantity of subscribers would increase enough to offset the decrease in the subscription price.)

As soon as I can get to that “break-even” point in my personal cost analysis, I will be a loyal subscriber.

Respectfully,
BAR

And yes, there is a good chance you will see some interesting music stuff in the near future.
John

It’s how you deal with the challenge’s in life that make you grow. Not letting them defeat you. I know I’ve grown with the info you’ve given out. Thanks and take care.

Holly

For me $100 is nothing compared to the expenses usually attached to going to one of the big conferences. Plus this is year around, 24/7, just when I need it.

I taught a Masters Class for instructors at a city facility today, and I told them all about this new service. Of course they were sad to hear that Jennifer is no longer with MDA, but they were happy to hear that she has a new home.

Best of luck!

Amy here, John’s wife. Just reading through the comments and had to post. I have been in the group fitness field for 20, yes 20, years, so I know we are not in it for the money, but because we are passionate about fitness and cycling! We constantly look for good information, music, CEC’s and ways to keep things fresh. Obtaining all this information certainly is time consuming.

I have watched in awe as John has made amazing information available to all of us at a click of a button and made it look so easy. Uhm….I need to tell you what he would never tell you and I hope he will leave this post up. He has spent countless hours preparing Podcasts, informative posts, blogs, forums and upcoming info for ICI/PRO. Quality information doesn’t just magically appear on our computers. I do not live with Jennifer, but I know that writing like her’s takes a lot of time and effort as well. For those that think the cost is too high, I need to tell you that there comes a time when the cost to offer it for free becomes too high.

There are many of us out here that have greatly benefited from the info you have provided and consider it a pleasure to give back to your new business. I look forward to the new stuff you have to offer.

$120 a year for all this great content… that’s $10 a month!!!!! That’s the equivalent maybe of 2-3 cups of takeaway coffee… 3-5 cans of soda… 1 takeaway meal etc… big deal!

So what if this resource doesn’t give you CEC’s or points or whatever for your licenses etc… it’s a resource that does all the hard donkey work for you so you save time scribbling classes down, trawling for hours through music, writing notes, ideas etc… and saving many hours of your valuable time!
I am sure your spare time is more valuable to you, your partner and family?

Great job you guys… here’s to the future!

Spinner it sounds like you have hours to wade through the forums looking for information, so obviously ICI/PRO isn’t for you.

We created ICI/PRO because we wanted a place where Professional Instructors could have reliable & timely information delivered directly to them.
A typical ICI/PRO member is someone who values his or her time and isn’t interested in wasting it searching for something that may or may not be available on a forum. Two of our most recent posts are about the importance of time management and the value it has to both you and your class.

Congratulations…I think $120 is a fair price for all that you offer and have offered in the past….

I wish you the best on this venture…and look forward to this coming year of indoor cycling and your support!!!

Best,

Jody Dougherty