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Free Music Friday – 2/3

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:16:45 +0000

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A two-person song, with a two-person perspective for today with some meaningful lyrics to boot! This 65 rpm climb has beautiful instrumentals and harmonies that build, with call outs at 1:38 and 3:00. These two cue spots are a perfect time to have your class add load, but hold cadence at 65 rpms. Now...

The state of Indoor Cycling in the USA

Bill Pryor — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:57:49 +0000

Guess what? Indoor cycling is expanding, and that’s good news for all of us. You are probably well aware that this is one of the most popular group exercises in the world. When they’re done well, these classes are amazingly effective workouts that thrill and inspire participants. While historically, they have been done in large...

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Life Time Fitness attempts to set another Indoor Cycling Class World Record

John — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:50:34 +0000

Will you be in or around Dallas TX on March 17th? If so, I suggest you make plans to be part of this huge class Life Time Fitness is planning with the intent of breaking their own World Record Indoor Cycling class. From a Club Industry email: Life Time Fitness Chanhassen, MN, will attempt to...

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If I Hear Tabata Training One More Time!!!!!

Tom Scotto — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:18:08 +0000

As an athletic coach, nothing bothers me….OK, “ticks me off” more than when legitimate methods of training are misused. It blatantly demonstrates a lack of knowledge and professionalism. Unfortunately, this tendency is rampant in the fitness industry, which has thus spilled over into indoor cycling. Professor Izumi Tabata – You are the Man! Now before...

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Tech Tuesday – These new bikes are more like riding outside

John — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:57:28 +0000

At the end of our first class on the new FreeMotion Indoor Cycles last Sunday, I spent close to 30 minutes answering questions from participants about the cycles and the Power meters: How many Watts should I be making? Why did I have to turn it up so high before I saw any real...

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The Art of Cueing

Jim Karanas — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:59:52 +0000

By ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Many things contribute to a great Indoor Cycling class, but none as much as cueing. Cueing a class is a skill, even an art, that develops over decades. Like public speaking, it’s about more than the words and involves multiple factors. Cues add depth and color to a...

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ICI Podcast #198 – Teach Your First Class With Power! PRO Member Playlist and PDF to Print

John — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:26:24 +0000

Created by: Cameron Chinatti / Stages™ Indoor Cycling Training Type: All levels — beginner friendly Cycling Specificity: Introduction to metrics Total Class Length: 45 minutes Note from John: Cameron’s PROfile is specific to the FreeMotion S11 series of indoor cycles. With a little creativity on your part this profile could be used with any brand...

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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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Free Music Friday – 1/27

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:06:19 +0000

This fabulous artist can not only sing, play guitar and drums, but she is also quite a little athlete. She runs 6 miles a day and is a marathoner. Today’s 4:17, 86 bpm flat road has an ethereal 15 seconds before a hard beat kicks in. There are great nuances to work with throughout...

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How about a LIVE Call-In Talk Show about Indoor Cycling?

John — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:45:48 +0000

I’ve been approached by a Talk Radio Syndication company to create a LIVE version of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast . Their representative asked if you would be interested in a weekly one hour live show, following the traditional Talk Radio format. The show would be streamed live over the Internet, at the same time every week. It would...

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Power to the Pedals

Tom Scotto — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:14:35 +0000

With the increase of those interested in getting a healthy start to 2012, more and more people are joining health clubs and attending indoor cycling classes. This is great! It provides a perfect opportunity to foster good technique and skills as these new members acclimate to our classes. One topic I have found myself addressing...

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Instructor Tech Tuesday – Free Software for adding BPM in iTunes

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

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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The Four Levels of Motivation

Jim Karanas — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:22:54 +0000

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Motivation to exercise has spurred fitness discussions for decades. Having taught Group Fitness classes for over 30 years, and Indoor Cycling since 1995, I’ve noticed that, when a person successfully integrates exercise into his or her life, the motivation to keep exercising changes over time. I’ve observed Four Levels of Motivation....

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Now this is exciting!

John — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:38:17 +0000

I just got confirmation that the Life Time Athletic club, where I have a Sunday 90 min endurance class, will have 65 new FreeMotion S11.9 indoor cycles for my next class! There had been a lot of rumors, but I couldn’t get confirmation until today from our Group Fitness dept head. I’ll be meeting with...

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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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Free Music Friday – 1/20

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:01:33 +0000

This Friday brings you a 91 bpm flat that John “would never listen to”. However, it grabbed me, and my class liked it a lot last night as we worked sprints. It has some Michael Jackson flashback sounds (RIP Michael) and we held our working leg speed and high endurance heart rate for a...

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Objectify Your Class

Tom Scotto — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:19:42 +0000

Short of provoking a sexual harassment suit, this maybe the best way to get your class excited about what you have in store for them. I’m grateful because my riders often take the time to leave comment cards at the club’s front desk after class and my group fitness directors continually share the feedback with...

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Net Promoter Score (NPS) – What is it and why should you care?

John — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:51:13 +0000

They describe Net Promoter Score (NPS) as The Ultimate Question: How likely is it that you would recommend this Club/Studio/Class/Instructor to a friend or colleague? As a Life Time Fitness Instructor/employee I hear about our NPS scores frequently… and if you don’t understand what NPS refers to and the effect it could have on their business or...

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Cool Picture From the ICI/PRO Conference

John — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:46:07 +0000

Mark Dalrymple from Cycling Fusion was the un-official photographer at the last ICI/PRO conference. He took some amazing pictures including this candid shot of Gene Nacey, Chuck Cali, Tom Scotto and myself while we were setting up the 100 Keiser m3s and FreeMotion S11.9 indoor cycles. I hadn’t seen this one before and it’s very...

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Alcohol Can Sabotage Students’ Weight Loss

Joan Kent — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:32:28 +0000

By ICG® Master Trainer Joan Kent So the holidays are behind us, and hopefully the overabundant goodies. Some of our students may be back on a familiar January weight-loss track. I thought I’d address the topic of alcohol because it’s often consumed throughout the year and can definitely interfere with weight loss. There are...

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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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Free Music Friday – 1/13

John — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:24:12 +0000

No, I don’t do the whole “Friday the 13th” bit. But today’s Free Music Friday is a bit unconventional in that it’s a number of very long songs that you could incorporate into one of your endurance classes. I’m really getting into the whole “Zen” thing and Trance music at the right BPM is really...

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Deal of the week – Weekend Addition

John — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:26:09 +0000

50% off On-Demand training from Cycling Fusion. Not able to attend every Saturday for the LIVE version – not to worry, the 2011 complete Winter Training series, with 45+ hours of education riding and cross training has just been remastered and a short introduction recorded for every segment except the cross training to give you the...

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It is NOT Just Cardio!

Tom Scotto — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:55:13 +0000

Indoor cycling has had a reputation of being a good cardiovascular workout. And that is absolutely true. However, when an aspect of any activity is touted vigorously, the reputation that is created can become definition. Even a recent indoor cycling certification workshop I attended spoke of the aerobic benefits while going as far as to...

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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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Tech Tuesday – Notes from Sunday’s Spotify Training

John — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:56:16 +0000

I sure enjoyed talking with everyone who participated in Sunday’s training I’ll be scheduling the next Spotify LIVE training soon – click here to get on the early notification list. A number of you were interested in the little Tap to the Beat BPM counter I used when I sample music. Right Click...

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Making the Most of Music, part 2 – Beatmatch & Freestyle

Jim Karanas — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:47 +0000

By Team ICG® Master Instructor Jim Karanas What is Beatmatch? A beat is the regular, rhythmic unit of time that makes up music structure. Beatmatch matches cycling cadence to the beat of the music, so that one leg pushes down and the other pulls up every time there’s a beat. When cycling in time...

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Does holding a stopwatch and a clipboard make you a coach?

John — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:52:29 +0000

It could… What would happen if tomorrow you showed up for your Indoor Cycling class wearing street clothes, carrying a stopwatch and clipboard, then simply coached the class? I know a lot of us (including me) have reservations about teaching off the bike. The note on my cue sheet at 23:30 says - get off the...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #191 – Selling endurance to your class

John — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:55:13 +0000

Hey John, what happened to Podcast #191? Yikes! I knew I was missing something. Tom Scotto and I recorded this PRO Podcast just before Christmas. I produced it and had it ready to go… and promptly forgot to post it over the holidays. The difficulty in selling endurance classes to your participants never seems...

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Free Music Friday – 1/6/12

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:46:23 +0000

Today is about “tongue in cheek” fun on a climb. At 63 rpm’s, it is versatile enough to use for a seated or standing climb. It also has the perfect feel for “lifts” while simulating getting out of the saddle for pretend potholes in the road. You could even tell a little story about riding...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #194 – ZENDURANCE Audio PROfile (Extended Version)

John — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:50:53 +0000

As promised, here is the extended (35 minute) version of ZENDURANCE featuring Master Instructor Jim Karanas from the Indoor Cycling Group – LIVESTRONG fitness. Click here for the 20 minute version of ZENDURANCE + the PDF and Spotify playlists. Why do we have two versions? It’s actually my fault Jim Karanas is...

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Congratulations Doug Rusho – New Master Instructor with Stages Indoor Cycling!

John — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:55:30 +0000

It’s with great pleasure (and a bit of pride) that I get to announce ICI/PRO member and frequent contributor Doug Rusho has joined the Stages Indoor Cycling team as a Master Instructor! ICI/PRO members have enjoyed a number of Doug’s Audio PROfiles and he did a great job presenting at our last conference. Doug’s first...

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Let It Hang Out!

Tom Scotto — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:18:26 +0000

Before I risk provoking your wild side, I’m referring to your stomach. The riders in my classes can be the best informants as to what is circulating around the indoor cycling industry. They are hungry for knowledge and some are even taking workshops to become instructors. It is common for one of them to...

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Deal of the Week – Mid-Week Addition

John — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:03:25 +0000

This couldn’t wait until Friday. Cycling Fusion is offering our community of Instructors a 40% discount on their live 12 week winter training package for you to use at home. Starts this Saturday! Come along with 13 sites across 4 time zones and individuals scattered across the U.S. and Canada – all training at the...

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Tech Tuesday – iPhone vs. Android

John — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:11:51 +0000

In preparations for this Sunday’s LIVE online training I was doing some prep work with Amy’s Android phone. Note to self, when it’s time to upgrade, stick with a new iPhone 4g if at all possible. Maybe my frustrations were non-typical, but I found trying to switch worlds from iPhone > Android difficult and...

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New Category Added – Big Box Instructor

John — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:27:18 +0000

I was reading this post over at Pedal-On this morning. In it an Instructor was asking about securing a teaching position with Life Time Fitness – where Amy and I have taught for years and feel we know the company well. After posting my response a thought occurred to me; “teaching for a large multi-location chain like...

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Making the Most of Music, Part 1: Emotion

Jim Karanas — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:38:58 +0000

By Team ICG® Master Instructor Jim Karanas My last two articles were on video because it will affect our industry dramatically in 2012. Long before video, however, something else inspired us to ride bikes indoors: music. There’s no denying music’s powerful impact on the class experience. One way that happens is through emotion. Music...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #193 – ZENDURANCE (20 min verison) Audio PROfile

John — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 20:04:43 +0000

Happy New Year! Let’s kick off a fabulous 2012 indoor season with ZENDURANCE – our latest Audio PROfile from Master Instructor Jim Karanas! The difference between “just riding” and training is that, when training, you recognize that every workout has a purpose. This is easy to forget when coaching an endurance class. Many riders and fitness enthusiasts...

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Register for our next LIVE Training – Learning to use Spotify Premium

John — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:22:58 +0000

You can register for our next LIVE online training scheduled for Sunday 7:00pm Central Time on January 8th 2012. Learning to use Spotify Premium* is the topic. We will be reviewing everything you need to know to create and share playlists in Spotify and then deliver them to your class using your iPhone or Android...

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Free Music Friday 12/30/2011

John — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:03:57 +0000

Here is a nice inspirational tune from a band out of Aurora, Colorado to use coming out of, or leading into a climb, with rpm’s of 73. There is some nice points where you could add your voice to coach and guide your class, with inspirational cueing or storytelling, to bring them to a...

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The Cockpit?

Tom Scotto — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:36:14 +0000

In my last article I focused on the implications of making adjustments to the drivetrain (seat height, fore-aft, tilt, etc.) to compensate for issues and limitations surrounding the upper-body and cockpit. Drivetrain … Cockpit….. are these “technical” terms in the cycling industry? No, not really. They are however terms that have been used for years...

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Is the 45 minute class a thing of the past?

John — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:36:47 +0000

I was talking to Allen Jones from Epic Planet Indoor Cycling DVDs today about my preferred length of class videos. I told him all my classes are 60 minutes long – except for my Sunday 90 minute endurance classes. I also told him my impression is that most clubs have moved away from the original...

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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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2012 Dashboard Video

John — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:47:32 +0000

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Tech Tuesday – I’m now free to ride anywhere in my class

John — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:00:26 +0000

I’m now completely free to position myself anywhere in my class, with complete control of my music thanks to a tip from PRO Member Instructor Chuck Gauran. In this earlier post I discussed using Chuck’s tip for using a BlueTooth receiver to connect my iPhone to the club’s sound system. Then Instructor Gregory Ortiz sent...

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Happy 93rd Birthday Pinkhouse!

John — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:30:28 +0000

Here’s a walking testament to the utter fallacy of (220 – your age) as a predictor of Maximum Heart Rate. Paul Pinkhouse Camerer is having his 93rd birthday today. To celebrate the occasion, Pinkhouse and a few of his friends will all train together at his home/cycling studio. During the training Pinkhouse will spend a large portion of...

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Who Is This Jim Karanas, Anyway?

Joan Kent — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:23:12 +0000

Jim’s been writing weekly posts for ICI-Pro recently, and John asked me to answer that question from my perspective. This post is based on a letter I wrote last year when a group of instructors and students nominated Jim for IDEA Instructor of the Year. In my 20-plus years in the industry, I’ve never...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #191 – Aerobic Cruz Intervals from Master Instructor Tom Scotto

John — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:49:57 +0000

Master Instructor Tom Scotto ends the year with another excellent Audio PROfile. ICI/PRO members can look forward to another 12 NEW PROfiles in 2012. “This is one of my favorite rides because it puts us under some “good” stress for long periods of time. We are going to be targeting a very uncomfortable level of...

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Free Music Friday 12/23

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:59:48 +0000

Today is simply all about fun. And climbing. With lots of load. 3 minutes and 52 seconds of climbing with lots of load at rpm’s of 58. When this song comes on, we get up out of the saddle with a smile on our face and pretty much just crank it up. In good...

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Don’t Touch My Drivetrain!

Tom Scotto — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:02:03 +0000

Over the last few weeks, I’ve noticed a number of riders in my classes that were setup incorrectly on their bikes. I found this odd only because these riders had been positioned correctly on their bikes a few weeks earlier. What happened? I talked to 3 of the riders. Two of them said that another...

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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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Power Is ‘Boring’!

Cameron Chinatti — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:19 +0000

Of course, those of us at Stages Indoor Cycling believe the opposite to be true, (made you look, didn’t I!) but we hear this all the time from people that haven’t experienced a power-filled class the way it was meant to be. There exists an assumption that indoor cycling is moving away from fun...

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Tech Tuesday – an Aha! Moment during Sunday’s LIVE training

John — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:36:30 +0000

This makes me happy! During Sunday night’s LIVE iTunes training one of the participants had what can only be described as an Aha! Moment, where she learned something that made her investment in time worth every minute. Over the last 3 1/2 years I’ve answered hundreds of technical questions from Instructors. I’ve learned that...

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Refueling: A Small Window Makes a Big Difference

Joan Kent — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:05:47 +0000

What we eat before cycling classes is very important, but what we eat afterward is even more important. The main value of eating right after a class is that we recover well and can train well the next day. ACSM guidelines are clear that, while three days a week of exercise can postpone the...

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iTunes Training Webinar Tonight is Full

John — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:50:14 +0000

We are at capacity for tonight’s iTunes webinar where we will be exploring all the tricks to help you navigate iTunes more effectively. With the holidays coming up (both Christmas and New Years are on the weekend) we have scheduled the next LIVE online training for Sunday January 8th 7:00 pm cst which will be on...

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Would this ever work?

John — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:10:39 +0000

I’m listening to the new track suggestions for our latest Top Indoor Cycling class songs this morning as I get ready for my 8:00 90 min endurance class. When I got to last Friday’s suggestion from soundtrack composure Brian Tyler it got me to thinking… could you use a movie score as the playlist...

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Free Music Friday 12/16

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:29:39 +0000

Are you looking for that certain something to inspire your class during speed work? This could be it. Super high intensity with rpm’s at 98 and no vocals, you can coach them through and remind them (thanks MI Cameron Chinatti) that speed work is not just about pedal speed, but BIKE speed. There is...

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Greatest Hits: Add Your Favorites of 2011

Barbara — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:57:44 +0000

ICI/PRO’s annual GIFT OF MUSIC is being created RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW and we need your help! Simply post the best songs you taught in 2011. List as many as you wish…there are no rules, no limits, no boundaries. Everyone on the email newsletter will receive an alphabetized compilation and a One Click Spotify playlist...

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How Hard Should We Be Working When Teaching

Tom Scotto — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:23:19 +0000

Like always, there is no pat answer. It often depends on the instructor’s teaching style, the type of ride and the class’s expectation. Teaching Style I tend to break down the style categories as Coach, Trainer and Instructor. The Coach is on the road with you, but is often not working at the same intensity...

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Long Term Contracts

John — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:09:56 +0000

I feel like a PRO talent scout and I just completed signing day with the NFL (National Football League). All my big stars have committed to contracts with our team! Starting Quarterback from the University of Alabama has signed with … Well actual I feel I am a sort of PRO talent scout… one of my greatest pleasures is giving experts...

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Video and Indoor Cycling, Part 2 – Teaching With Video

Jim Karanas — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:03:15 +0000

Whenever I teach an Indoor Cycling class, I try to create an experience that takes the students beyond exercise. A class can affect students even more when video is added. So far, though, video has been used in classes more as a backdrop to create atmosphere than to augment the experience. The trick to teaching...

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Discounted parts and tools for Indoor Cycles!

John — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:53:47 +0000

We are very excited to announce a new partnership with online Indoor Cycle parts distributor SPORTSMITH that will save you an additional 10% on replacement parts for your Keiser, LeMond, Livestrong, Schwinn, Star Trac and Tomahawk Indoor Cycles. You can use Coupon Code INCP12 HERE A year ago when I was looking for a company to...

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Free Music Friday – 12/9

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:37:29 +0000

Today’s Friday Favorite might feel a bit “risky” in that it is edgier and heavier than things suggested in the past. It is great for a mid-class flat road push at AT. What is really different is that this 81 rpm flat starts out intense and then mellows out at :30. Intensity gradually builds...

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PRO/Deal of the Week – Save 50% on Blink HR Monitors for your entire family

John — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:32 +0000

Santa Says; “It’s time you had a Blink Heart Rate Monitor of your own.” Today’s PRO/Deal of the Week is the perfect Christmas gift for yourself, your family members or friends planning to start a work out program in 2012. Sally Edwards says, “The joy of working out to blue, yellow or red cannot be...

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Final Exams!

Tom Scotto — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:47:27 +0000

Some may say I’m all work and no fun. Oh, come on! What can be more fun than final exams? Although this time of year is loaded with holiday parties and a time to take a well-deserved break from training structure, it is also a great time to determine our conditioning before we begin the...

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Do Personal Trainers Make Good Indoor Cycling Instructors?

John — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:45:47 +0000

Would you help me settle a bet? Do (or would) Personal Trainers make good Indoor Cycling Instructors? I say yes, the coaching style of a Personal Trainer would work very well in an Indoor Cycling 2.0 class™. A Personal Trainer at my club says no, Personal Trainers should focus on individuals and leave the groups...

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Have you seen the iDJ App from MixMeister?

John — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:02:43 +0000

Tuesday has been reserved as Technology day here at ICI/PRO and this new iDJ – Numark app for iphones and iPads certainly fits this category. I’ve been playing with this new app from the MixMeister folks for a while and thought I would give you my initial thoughts on it’s suitability as a tool you could use to create...

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Video and Indoor Cycling: The Next Step

Jim Karanas — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:16:34 +0000

A defining feature of outdoor cycling is the uncertainty of the open road. On a new route, we never know exactly what will happen. The road makes each ride unique, especially since we move so fast and so far. That visual excitement has been missing from indoor cycling — until now. The video/indoor cycling combination...

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Free Music Friday – 12/2

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:00:42 +0000

John saw this track recommended by Keith Skowron Skowron over at the Team Spinning Facebook page. He knew instantly that I would love it… and he was right! A 64 rpm climb with a mellow piano opening, (but adequate drums) and this Scottish singer-song writer’s fabulous raspy voice is today’s Friday Favorite. 1:27...

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PRO/Deal of the Week – Save 30% Today on Cleatskins

John — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:30:50 +0000

To perform at your best, your equipment must be at its best. Cleatskins Bikeskins and ProBikeskins were developed specifically for road cyclists who have to dismount and walk for any period of time in their cycling shoes. They were also designed for people who spin and need to travel to and from the gym/class in...

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3 Tips for Teaching Off The Bike

Tom Scotto — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:26:59 +0000

It can be intimidating and awkward to instruct an indoor cycling class when not on the bike. Our bike seat can become a security blanket – a comfortable, happy place. However, getting off the bike and mingling with our riders can enhance their experience and allow them to draw closer to us as their instructor...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #189 – His, Hers and Ours Audio Profile – Companion to Epic Red Wing DVD

John — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:09:03 +0000

His, Hers & Ours - Epic Red Wing is an Endurance profile where you and your Tandem partner are leading a group of cyclists over the next 60 minutes. The two of you are committed to pulling your group at a fast, yet maintainable pace – with your primary objective being to demonstrate your fitness...

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PRO/Deal of the Week – Starts Tomorrow

John — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:22:22 +0000

Well actually it really started last week on Black Friday, but everyone has some special deal then. I’ve been after dozens of product and service providers to give you an extra special discount, for one day only, for our PRO/Deal of the Week. Tomorrow’s featured product will be of great interest to all of your...

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Everything Spotify on one page :)

John — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:27:07 +0000

I learned something really important about Spotify this past Saturday morning. If your iPhone battery goes dead you will need to log in again before it works. Not a big problem… unless it’s 3 minutes until your class is supposed to start and you can’t remember your user name and password Enter the rescue CD...

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Cameron Chinatti — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:03 +0000

It’s official: We are in the thick of the holiday season! For many, the worries are already piling sky-high: In-laws, turkeys, decorations, pies, finances and the potential collapse of the Euro-zone (just kidding on that last one… mostly.). Workouts tend to focus on caloric expenditure and that mentality alone can induce panic — AAAGH!! WHY...

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Wireless connection between your iPhone / Android and Club Sound System

John — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:32:23 +0000

Here’s a great idea from ICI/PRO Member Instructor Chuck Gauran that has me smacking my forehead; “why did I think of that?” With all the excellent, structured Virtual Ride videos available, I’m to the point where it’s rare to teach a class without one. I teach to the profile of the video as much as possible so there’s...

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Susan and Bob

Jim Karanas — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:33:01 +0000

John, here is my response to your questions about Susan and Bob; It’s a given that different people come into our classes with different expectations, needs and goals. How can we as instructors/trainers accommodate their individual needs without alienating any single group? Let’s take two hypothetical participants – Susan and Bob. They’re the same age,...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #188 – Master Instructor & Sports Nutritionist Dr. Joan Kent

John — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:20:36 +0000

As I was preparing this interview I went back and counted… Dr. Joan Kent is the 20th different Master Instructor that I’ve had the privilege of interviewing for the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast! Dr. Kent is a Master Instructor with The Indoor Cycling Group of North America and she holds a Doctorate in psychoactive nutrition; the study of how...

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Who’s in our classes anyway?

John — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:40:42 +0000

Have you have ever faced this dichotomy in your class? Two riders, call them Bob and Susan (not their real names) are sitting front, center, smiling at you. You know them both and what you know about them causes you to almost freeze with indecision about how you will coach the class. Here’s some background...

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Free Music Friday – Black Friday 11/25

John — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:43:34 +0000

Beyond her role as the Senior Group Fitness Instructor here and at the other clubs where she teaches, Amy is a very accomplished Makeup Artist … where she finds herself today. So I get to give my suggestion for a track you might want to consider for an upcoming class. I’ve used it (them) for years...

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Black Friday and the start of our new PRO/Deal of the Week!

John — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:36:05 +0000

Amy and I taught our Thanksgiving day class to Epic Redwing, the latest Indoor Cycling DVD from Epic Planet! - which was kind of weird actually… teaching a class of 50 while riding to a video of ourselves… at least we knew the profile But the class loved it and you will too, especially at...

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Who are you thankful for?

John — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:48:35 +0000

Today is our day of Thanksgiving here in the US… only problem is the whole concept of being “thankful” tends to be forgotten – overshadowed by food, football and the anticipation of Black Friday sales.* Not in the Macgowan family Amy won’t allow us to forget. She has insisted, beginning on our very first Thanksgiving together, that...

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Why Our Students Love What We Do :)

John — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:36:49 +0000

Republished with permission from charliegreendesign.com So, we haven’t talk lately about design and that is part of my soul and the way I make “my leaving”. To me design is not only grabbing a pen and drawing – its way beyond that – it’s how you create momentum – it’s how you create experience – it’s...

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They Fixed Their Feet!

John — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:34:21 +0000

Spinner PRO/NXT/Blade feet that is. While I was at Club Industry last month Josh Taylor walked me through a number of the improvements Star Trac has made to the new Spinner bikes/cycles. I’m never sure which word to use… they only have one wheel so technically they are “cycles” but I’m guessing you understand either...

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From Chain Junkie to Belt Convert

Jim Karanas — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:54:24 +0000

Rules are not necessarily sacred; principles are. – Franklin D. Roosevelt My cycling background revolves around the chain. My coach used to say, “The chain is sacred.” It vibrates, and that’s precisely what gives the bike its feeling of life. The vibration brings the rider a deeper sense of, and connection with, the bicycle. Without...

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ICI/PRO Member Kathy Ehrlich-Scheffer in the news!

John — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:14:16 +0000

Have I told you how proud I am of all the ICI/PRO members who have taken the leap and started their own Indoor Cycling Studios? Well I am, and it’s so awesome to see when the local media recognizes them! Kathy Ehrlich-Scheffer opened Cycledelic Indoor Cycling Studio this fall in Rochester, NY. Her studio features FreeMotion s11.9 indoor...

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I’m seeing a lot of these… so be careful what you open

John — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:07:57 +0000

With over 8,000 instructors receiving our weekly newsletter, my email address ends up in 8,000 contact lists. On occasion, I would receive random SPAM emails (see below) from people who’s email account had been compromised in some way. Typically one, maybe two a month… this week alone I have received 10! This tells me there...

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A Simple Approach to Early Season Periodization for Indoor Cycling

Tom Scotto — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:54:48 +0000

The purpose of my last article was to spur you on to start thinking about the approach to your classes at the beginning of the year. Being a coach, my natural tendency is to sway you toward a periodized approach. I was definitely very happy with the responses from the last article which could be...

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Free Music Friday – 11/18

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:18:37 +0000

Today I bring you something a bit different. A very intense, fully orchestrated 65 bpm climb that starts out very strong and then backs off at 1:59 for a quick quiet segment (which you know I love for queuing opportunities). We never lose intensity though, even in the short quiet segment. And then…bam!!! 3:30...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #187 – BIG GEAR TRAINING Audio PROfile

John — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:56:57 +0000

Jim Karanas is a Master Instructor and Program Director for Indoor Cycling Group of North America / LIVESTRONG Fitness. Jim describes BIG GEAR TRAINING as; Weight Training on the bicycle. PROFILE DESCRIPTION This workout is to improve sustainable strength and increase muscle fiber recruitment while working aerobically. The workout consists of pedaling at very low...

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Google Music – is it right for Spinning / Indoor Cycling Instructors?

John — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:28:58 +0000

The Google Music Store/Service just launched. As you would expect, I’m already anticipating your questions so I’m all over this. I already know that many of you would enjoy an option to iTunes or Spotify. So I started this morning at 5:30am and set about learning everything I can about Google Music. I want to...

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Communicating Problems to Management

John — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:44:41 +0000

In my class this morning I noticed that the saddle on one of the Star Trac NXTs was way out of adjustment. Ouch! That can’t feel good to ride on no matter male or female. When I got closer I noticed that there was a white strap sticking out from the slider adjustment mechanism. This...

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‘Tis the Season

Tom Scotto — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:55:39 +0000

Before you panic and think I’m going to throw the holiday chaos at you before Thanksgiving – ‘Tis the Season for PLANNING! How are you going to approach your classes next year? Do you have a strategy? Are you going to try something different? Do your riders know your plans? Maybe you don’t think this...

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The Power of Quiet

Jim Karanas — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:12:11 +0000

So much of western fitness revolves around adrenalin-driven, kinetic (or should we say “hyperkinetic”?) energy. Yet there is power that comes from quiet – and that was the concept of a recent training I ran in my indoor cycling classes last week. Keeping the energy mellow does not require making the training easy. Instead,...

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Please back up your computer

John — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:36:01 +0000

I just got an email from an ICI/PRO member who was scheduled to take part in the beta test of a new LIVE online training program that I will be offering in December. It was a very short message, sent from her phone; My computer crashed, the whole thing now has nothing on it! No...

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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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Today’s The Big Day – Sweat For A Vet!

John — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:49:28 +0000

I know that Debbie Miller and everyone at Project VisAbility have poured their hearts and soles into the preparations leading up to today’s big event. I want to wish them all Good Luck… although after seeing the level of preparation Debbie and her team has done, I’m confident it will be a fantastic event. The...

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Free Music Friday – 11/11/11

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:56:13 +0000

I never imagined I would love a song that started out with a piano and Conn electronic organ, but I do. The instrumental layers and vocal harmonies of this AMERICAN (finally!) soul/indie pop band from LA are so interesting. I could suggest most of the songs off the CD, Pickin Up the Pieces by...

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Are you teaching to the squeaky wheels?

Cameron Chinatti — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:22:22 +0000

Howdy Fit Folk! John Macgowan has so graciously invited me to contribute to the vast wealth of knowledge that is the ICI/PRO community– woohoo!! Lucky me. To those of you that I had the great pleasure of meeting at the 2011 ICI/PRO conference, hello again! To those of you that I have yet to meet,...

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Adding some friendly competition to your class

John — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:47:31 +0000

Flywheel Sports is a chain of Indoor Cycling studios who started in New York city. They have had tremendous results and growth, now with 12 locations in three states; New York, Florida and Illinois. A big part of their success has come from a proprietary retro-fit system they have engineered to measure each rider’s power...

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ICI/PRO Podcast # 185 – Is Your Club or Studio Ready to Offer Winter Training?

John — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:00:17 +0000

As today marks the start of the Indoor Cycling season, I felt it would be helpful to you to explore the concept of Winter Training with a real expert on the subject, Gene Nacey from Cycling Fusion. Gene has been offering a comprehensive Winter Training program at this club in Pittsburgh for four years. Listen in as...

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And so it begins

John — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:06:58 +0000

GOOD MORNING! Today is the un-official start of the Indoor Cycling Season and I couldn’t be more excited! Are you ready? If you’re a new instructor you will soon learn what many of us old dogs figured out a long time ago; the change off of Day-Light-Savings is the trigger for many to move back...

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Friends/Families of Active Duty Military Instructors – Please Read

John — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:28:52 +0000

Earlier this week I received this email - John, Greetings from Korea… I would just like to let you know my current situation. At this time, I am not able to continue my membership with ICI/PRO due to financial reasons. As you may not remember, I am in the US Army over here in Korea and someone in...

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Free Music Friday 11/4 – Is it November already ?

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:26:40 +0000

What the heck happened to September and October? Oh well.. Another British band makes the list for today’s Friday Favorite. Their sound and versatility is so interesting. I first heard them on “Grey’s Anatomy” and I tracked down the season’s soundtrack to get this particular song. It is the perfect length (5:27 ) and...

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Tips for Delivering a Successful Winter Training Program

Tom Scotto — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:28:14 +0000

As we approach the colder months (for many of us anyway), instructors and riders alike are searching for new ways to train indoors to maintain their fitness and keep from going insane. Over the last 10 years I’ve delivered various flavors of winter training programs as an independent indoor cycling instructor, as Stage5 Cycling and...

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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/PRO Podcast #183 – Ramp Attack Sustain Audio PROfile

John — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:53:51 +0000

New Audio PROfile from MI Tom Scotto DESCRIPTION This class targets the high-end fitness of your riders including their aerobic, anaerobic and muscular capacity – their upmost limits. Although all of their limits are challenged, the greater focus is placed on anaerobic endurance. Specifically, how long can a rider last at an intensity when a great amount of...

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New Instructor Discount Program – Moxie Cycling Co.

Amy Macgowan — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:04:35 +0000

I want you to meet Moxie Cycling Co., a cycling apparel company made by and for women with moxie. Here’s a link to their Facebook page. Moxie is founded by Brooke Freiborg and Deb Amorde, two hard working entrepreneurs here in Minnesota who have designed performance cycling apparel that meets the unique needs of women. Brooke and Deb...

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Halloween Music from Spotify

John — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:39:18 +0000

Spotify is so cool and you no longer have to be invited to join as a free member in the USA! Beyond the simplicity of downloading the PRO Playlists we provide for every Audio PROfile, Spotify has an incredible selection of Theme music. A search for Halloween in Spotify lists dozens of playlists and hundreds of...

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Open Letter to Jake @lifeisgood

John — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:52:37 +0000

Hey Jake, Can you help me understand what you have against Indoor Cycling? I see you riding bikes, running, chillin by the grill, playing golf and even yoga. But you’re never seen participating in the #1 most popular group fitness activity of all time; riding with us in a Spinning / Indoor Cycling class. What’s...

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Free Music Friday – 10/28

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:25:44 +0000

I like to interject songs into my playlist that people may find vaguely familiar but may not be able to put their finger on. It’s fun to watch them try to figure out who the band is while working away on their pedal stroke and heart rate/power training. This is one of those “B-side”...

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Sweat For A Vet – UK

John — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:46:18 +0000

Pedal Studio owner Andrew Clayton has just announced that his studio has joined the Sweat For A Vet fundraiser event Saturday November 12th. Who is coming to ride ? Its Global, Johnny Goldberg (inventor of Spinning) is presenting from the US, we are raising funds for Help for Heroes ~ Come and join us at Pedal Studio http://www.pedalstudio.co.uk/events/sweat-vet-event-12-nov-2011/ -...

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Recovery Required!

Tom Scotto — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:35:42 +0000

In my last article entitle “Make Recovery Work” we looked at how we as instructors can efficiently use recovery time to our advantage. Two of the main points were to use recovery as a time to provide instruction to prepare our riders for what is ahead and as a way to administer the “Recovery Litmus...

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What can you learn from Chef Gordon Ramsay?

John — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:43:30 +0000

If you are interested in improving your class numbers or making your studio more profitable, I feel Chef Ramsay could help a lot… let me explain. On the remote chance you have never seen his TV show (he must have over a dozen to date) Chef Gordon Ramsay is a very successful and very...

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Killer Cues

Barbara — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:45:59 +0000

The power of presentation is important in every industry, from food to fashion, and learning to present your rides with fresh, creative cues is a skill all instructors should desire. Powerful verbal coaching exudes passion, encouragement and inspiration, and well developed cues help students find the inner voice that keeps them loyal and coming...

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ICI Podcast #182 – Your Chance To Help Wounded Warriors and Physically Challenged Athletes

John — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:29:36 +0000

Former Spinning Master Instructor Debbie Miller is the Director of ProjectVisAbility.org, a program designed to assist wounded service people and physically challenged athletes become Group Fitness Instructors. How cool is that? Working in partnership with Johnny G, Project VisAbility is hosting a Sweat For a Vet, a multi location fundraiser on Saturday November 12th. From the...

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Free Music Friday – 10/21

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:43:05 +0000

Today’s Friday Favorite is actually brought to you by ICI/PRO member and instructor, Chuck Cali. I am just the messenger! Chuck has been using this rocking tune as a high cadence hill climb (85 rpm). He says there is plenty of energy for everyone and the sax riffs are awesome. John Cafferty originally did “On...

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ICI Podcast #181 – Meet our new partner! The Indoorcycling Group (ICG) / LIVESTRONG® Fitness!

John — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:50:43 +0000

My original concept for the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast back in 2008 was simple and yet unique; use the power of an Internet Radio Show, delivered through iTunes, to provide a platform for the many voices in our industry. The show wouldn’t be “about me” or a few self described “experts”, but rather my vision...

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Taking the Indoors Outside

Christine Nielsen — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:11:38 +0000

When a friend and I returned from a cycling trip in Croatia last June my IC classes were curious about the experience and I told them lots of stories. One day I mused “Now that we have done some hills in Europe I guess it’s time to do the hills here at...

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Intro to ZONING in a CAN short video

John — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:57:04 +0000

If you teach “Club Athletes”, what many of us see as the majority of the student in our classes, and want to educate your students / clients on Heart Rate training program, I highly recommend you look into Zoning Fitness. In the video below, Chuck Cali and Sally Edwards present the Zoning Can – a complete...

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Forgive me… I’ve forgotten your name

John — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:15:22 +0000

Back to business this morning at the “Spa” (Minnetonka LifeTime Athletic Club & Spa) after the summer break. Everyone calls it the Spa because it’s full name is just too much of a mouthful, especially in the early AM. It’s amazing how consistent (or maybe habitual is a better word) people tend to be. I zipped...

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Julie Erdmann is back with another fun Tri-ing to be Athletic Picture Post

John — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:32:38 +0000

Guest picture post from Julie Erdmann at Tri-ing to be Athletic When I was back in Canada last month, my sister, known to all just you guys as GymSis, could not wait to take me to her gym. And since I had inspired her with the posts here, here, here and here, she felt compelled...

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Make Recovery Work

Tom Scotto — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:15:58 +0000

Yeah, sort of a play on words, but hopefully this article will help you use your recovery times more effectively. I’m going to write a separate article on proper recovery and what is appropriate considering the constraints of indoor cycling. But for now, let’s just assume we all agree that we need recovery and let’s...

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ICI/PRO In Staffanstorp Sweden

John — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:43:59 +0000

When I fired-up my microphone and recorded the very first episode of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast back in August 08, never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this would happen; an Instructor in Staffanstorp, Sweden would be walking into his class with an ICI/PRO Instructor gear bag that I shipped him. No way that would...

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Free Music Friday – 10/14

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:47:32 +0000

Are you looking for the perfect 96 rpm flat road tune to use for discovering anaerobic threshold in your class??? Look no further! This four piece indie rock group from London, England has recorded it for us. “Amazing” by One Eskimo, starts out with a very mellow, but detectable beat and builds bit by...

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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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Will You be at Club Industry this week?

John — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:27:37 +0000

I’ll be at the Club Industry fitness show in Chicago Thursday and Friday meeting with our new sponsor/contributor LiveStrong Indoor Cycling by Matrix and record a formal introduction to all of you to learn more about them. While I’m there, I will be participating in some virtual rides lead by LiveStrong’s Master Instructor and Head...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #179 – The Concept Behind Saturday with Stages BIG RIDE

John — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:09:23 +0000

Listen as Cameron Chinatti explains: The hidden agenda… Transitioning participants towards a Power-‐focused class can be difficult to implement without their buy-‐in and understanding. Use this ride as an example of how to incorporate Power specific concepts without the need to get on the soap-‐box and shout the benefits of Power training from the...

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2012 ICI/PRO Conference Location Survey

John — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:54:34 +0000

How about a conference in Denver next year? Or maybe Atlanta? Dallas can get hot but has an amazing amount of energy, or maybe Salt Lake City? We’re just not sure… Two things we do know is that Boston has served us well for the past two years and the North East isn’t an optimum location for...

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Live in the North West USA or Western CA?

John — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:33:35 +0000

If you’re sad you couldn’t make it to Boston to ride with Tom Scotto – be happy – he’s presenting at the Heart Zones To The Max Conference in Seattle WA on November 4th – 6th 2011. Club ZUM Fitness 1813 7th Avenue (at Olive Street) Seattle, WA 98101 Tom will be presenting along side...

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Bringing it All Together

Tom Scotto — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:11:00 +0000

It’s like trying to drink from a fire hydrant! During the weeks of September we were focused on improving our instructor and coaching skills. Articles were posted on how we look, sound and feel as we lead our classes. We were already bubbling with info, thoughts and ideas and then the ICI/Pro Conference hit...

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Free Music Friday for 10/7

John — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:54:35 +0000

I love a good long tune and today’s Free Music Friday Favorite is 7minutes long. It has a “dream pop” type vibe to it, but don’t let that throw you off, because I have found it to be very useful in discovering either T1, or T2. The Verve is certainly not a new (or...

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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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Communicating Expectations For Instructors

John — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:50:05 +0000

I love knowing what’s expected of me and I bet you do as well. It makes life so much easier! When told; “I need you to do X,Y and Z”… I know to do X,Y and Z. But we’ve all been in the position of being told something was expected of us, but the...

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These specially designed gear bags were a big hit

John — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:38:56 +0000

Amy suggested that we have something special for all of the returning Instructors this year and I completely agreed… but what? I though it would be nice if we could provide something that would communicate the professionalism of the Indoor Cycling Instructors who attended both of our conferences. I had 100 of these very nice ICI/PRO...

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Friday Night BIG Ride Setup in 60 Seconds

John — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:18:47 +0000

Mark Dalrymple was part of the contingent from Cycling Fusion who helped our event be the success that it was. Over the weekend I had the pleasure of getting to know Mark and learn that he was the actual brains behind the creation of the Class Builder App + a world class photographer. I plan...

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The ICI/PRO Peloton

John — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:28:29 +0000

This ride was soooooo awesome! Master Instructor Tom Scotto lead his ICI/PRO Peloton through a series of “Towns” with the support of his fantastic band. I was a bit skeptical about how the band would interact with Tom and the class…they couldn’t have worked together more seamlessly Here are some pictures from the ride...

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October will be a HUGE month for all of us

John — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:00:32 +0000

We chose this weekend for the ICI/PRO Conference so Instructors will be ready for the start of our new season – and here we are! Beyond having our classes begin to fill (as if that’s not enough) there’s a bunch of other stuff I’m really excited about coming this month: We’re adding a new line...

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Free Music Friday for 9/30

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:26:45 +0000

What???? Did you think I forgot you? Never! Greetings from the ICI/PRO Conference in Boston! I truly wish you were all here. Today’s Friday Favorite is by an artist that my daughter Carly introduced me to. I have used her quite often in my class line ups. You may recognize her voice from the theme...

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Keiser shipping us 51 M3s

John — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:54:01 +0000

Our friends from Keiser had originally agreed to provide 50 Keiser M3′s for participants to ride this weekend. They are also sending us one of the new M3′s with the Fore/Aft adjustable handlebars! For many of us the reach to the bars is a bit short on the M3. I have this post that includes a video...

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MultiMedia Has Arrived To Indoor Cycling

John — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:32:12 +0000

I love all the changes we are seeing in our classes. As we continue our transition to Indoor Cycling 2.0 I feel it’s helpful to remember that many of us are emerging from the “ancient culture” shown in the video below. Gene Nacey made it to promote a very special session he and Barbara Hoots...

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2011 Session Handouts

John — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:09:02 +0000

Following the trend of all the other fitness conferences; we’ve decided not to kill a bunch of trees and end up throwing away piles of unused presenter’s notes. Instead we have all the available Presenter’s notes and handouts online for you to print and bring to the conference, if you choose. I have created this page...

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We’re ready to take off for Boston

John — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:56:23 +0000

Amy and I are getting ready to fly to Boston! We’re very excited to meet, ride, train and party with everyone coming to the conference… and I’m sure there will be a few hugs If everything works as planned we will be displaying a continuous live feed video from the conference, instead of the normal home...

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ICI Podcast #177 – Problem Solved – Two Threshold / Three Zone Heart Rate Training In a Blink

John — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:38:23 +0000

For the past two year’s or so I have been lobbying for a universal “Standard” for the description of Heart Rate Training Zones. The purpose is to get all of us talking with a common language, so we aren’t confusing our students and help them reach their weight loss goals by training more effectively. I love what we have...

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Teaching Spinning In Jamaica!

John — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:57:32 +0000

I know it’s a little early to think about a warm vacation but I just had to post this. Instructor Brenda Moeske learned about Working Fitness Vacations on a Podcast. After talking to Amy last year at the conference Brenda scheduled her vacation to teach for the week at Couples Tower Isle. She sent this quick...

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ICI/PRO Member Discount Codes for the LIVE Broadcast

John — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:20:35 +0000

ICI/PRO Member discounts SINGLE SESSION: 10% DAY PASS: 15% FULL CONFERENCE: 25%. Visit the ICI/PRO Member Discounts page under the “Resources” tab above or use this link. We apologize for adding these discounts late If you registered before the discounts were available Cycling Fusion will credit/refund any difference. Please respond to the confirmation email you received when you...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #176 – Getting Started With Intervals Audio PROfile

John — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:14:13 +0000

Master Instructor Tom Scotto’s latest Audio PROfile OBJECTIVE AND INTENSITY The objective of Getting Started With Intervals Audio PROfile is to allow riders to first understand that there are many ways to perform intervals. An “interval” is just a duration of time. Not only can the amount of time spent during each interval vary,...

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Clean Bottle Water Bottles at the ICI/PRO Conference – but no Bottle Boy

John — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:23:33 +0000

Clean Bottle has offered to be the official water bottle sponsor of the conference this year! If you watched the Tour de France you probably saw Bottle Boy running along with the peloton. The Clean Bottle is the first water bottle that you can clean from both ends, solving the problem of how to get the...

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Free Music Friday 9/23

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:22:12 +0000

They call them “mean girls”. There have been movies made about them and books written about them, and sometimes we have them in our lives. I have one in mine right now, so this song grabbed me this week as I listened to the CD and I have started using it in my cycle class....

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An Emotional Litmus Test

Tom Scotto — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:58:46 +0000

Ok, we simply need to mention the word “test” and all kinds of things tighten up. Relax. For week 3 of instructor self improvement month, let’s look at how we are doing mentally and emotionally….”sit back on my couch and close your eyes”. Before you jump to a conclusion on either side of the spectrum,...

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Live Session Added – Saturday Big Group Ride featuring Stages Indoor Cycling

John — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:47:37 +0000

FREE for everyone! We’ve added the Saturday Night Big Group Ride featuring Cameron Chinatti and Pam Benchley from Stages Indoor Cycling to our Live Broadcast schedule. Saturday Oct 1st – 4:30 – 6:00 pm EST FREE Big Group Ride featuring Cameron Chinatti and Pam Benchley from Stages Indoor Cycling You need to register in advance...

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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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UPDATED WITH LINKS – ICI/PRO Conference Live Broadcast!

John — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:41:51 +0000

Indoor Cycling 2.0 is all about moving beyond the status quo. ICI/PRO is committed to doing things differently. We’re not content to simply copy what others have done – we live to innovate and here is another example of how we are helping thousands of Indoor Cycling Instructors improve their classes Working with our friends at Cycling Fusion,...

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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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Virtual Cycling Studio Program

John — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:07:32 +0000

My friend Allen Jones from Epic Planet.tv – the company with the Epic Planet Indoor Cycling DVDs – has just launched a FREE Virtual Cycling Studio Program. It address a major pet-peeve of mine; getting a reduced price replacement DVD when you have one that’s scratch, damaged or for what ever reason won’t play. I’ll...

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Free Music Friday 9/16

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:01:08 +0000

Today’s Friday Favorite is a fun little 70 rpm tune that is perfect for lifts. Now, I don’t want to start a whole controversy about whether we should or should not do lifts (jumps), etc. IF you like to use them, and coach them responsibly in your class (why do I feel like I...

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Coaching and Vocal Dynamics

Tom Scotto — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:14:09 +0000

As instructors, we spend a lot of time looking for just the right music. Rhythms that will rock the room and grooves that practically reach into our gut and subconsciously energize our rider’s legs. Do we look for the same dynamic quality in our voices? Let’s face it, we are the vocals – the lead...

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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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How You Sound – Are you cueing on time?

Amy Macgowan — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:03:21 +0000

This week we are exploring How You Sound and in the spirit of learning about ourselves and our individual “sound”, I want you to do something….it will be easier for those of us that teach in a club setting, but hopefully those of us in a studio setting will be able to explore this as...

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How You Sound – People Judge You By The Words You Use

John — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:43:33 +0000

I started writing this post with the idea of giving you some outside resources like this one: Many of us have heard these words as part of the advertising campaign for the self-help book Verbal Advantage: 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary and although I haven’t read the book, as a long time salesperson I...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #173 – How You Sound Audio Profile – Recording Of My Class 9/10/2011

John — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:34:03 +0000

Each of us can be our own worst critic! Listening to myself teach a class was a very eye opening (our should I say ear opening) experience for me. This week is all about How You Sound. I used my iPhone to record my class yesterday and encourage you to do the same to gain an...

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How You Look – Your setup maybe wrong – if you didn’t have help.

John — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 19:40:29 +0000

One of my objectives is to model proper form to my students. I’m guessing you will agree that proper form is a component of How You Look and it begins with having the proper setup for your bike. Unfortunately, as an instructor, we face a unique obstacle; “who helps us get set up properly?” Every one of...

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Free Music Friday for 9/9

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:10:41 +0000

This smooth little tune caught my ear while I was riding in the car with my 17 year old one day and I asked her who was singing it, not really thinking she would know. Well, she did and I am glad, because I downloaded it and have been using it as a motivating mid-tempo climb. I’ve been...

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How You Look – What do you see in the mirror?

John — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:33:26 +0000

In Tom’s previous post he talks about watching yourself on film to identify non-verbal movements / behaviors that if changed, could improve your class. But what if the whole camera setup and production is too much of a hurdle for you right now… how about this baby step? Get in front of a mirror and...

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Go Hollywood Baby!

Tom Scotto — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:36:44 +0000

Take out the lights, put on some make-up and setup the cameras. You are about to be the star of your next class. Since joining Cycling Fusion, I’ve been thrust into the world of video and spend more time in front of a camera than I like. Between our digital classes, virtual rides, ads...

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How You Look – Connecting with the 60%

Christine Nielsen — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:10:40 +0000

Guest post from ICI/PRO Member / Contributor Christine Nielsen HEAR – SEE – FEEL There are many models which attempt to explain and categorize the ways in which people learn new material. Most of them are very arcane and debates abound in the academic community about their validity. Through years of teaching and coaching I have found...

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Congratulations Melissa and Scott!

John — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:52:37 +0000

Friend and contributor Melissa Marotta was married yesterday to Scott Houser. All of us here wish Melissa and Scott the best of luck in their new lives together

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4 weeks to an awesome new you!

John — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:06:19 +0000

Back-to-School signals the end of summer for many of us. *Our participants will begin thinking about Fall and the transition to riding indoors. I’m thinking that you will want to be ready for them. All of us here at ICI/PRO believe September is the perfect month to sharpen your Instructor skills for the upcoming Indoor...

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iTunes’ Terms and Conditions

John — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:14:31 +0000

“Dad, that was on an episode of South Park!” was the response from my daughter Carly. We were at lunch and I was telling her about the revelation I had that all of the music services I use are prohibited from commercial use. It was hilarious, she exclaimed and recited; “What did the latest terms...

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Hey Mikey, They Like It!

John — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:43:31 +0000

What a difference a month makes… first they avoided the cycles with power – now they’re nearly fighting over them. I added a Saturday AM class at the Chanhassen, MN Life Time Fitness (LTF). The behavior of students I observed this morning was quite remarkable, compared to classes I attended earlier this summer. They’re actually choosing the...

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Free Music Friday for 9/2

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:19:00 +0000

This young band from Charlottesville, Virginia has a great sound. They are touring with Michelle Branch and the Goo Goo Dolls this summer and we will hear a lot more from them in the future. I first heard this tune on XM radio and felt a flat jammin’ road needing to happen. Parachute’s “Something...

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Find a Spinning Indoor Cycling Class

John — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:19:50 +0000

You can find a Spinning Indoor Cycling Class near your location by visiting our Big Map of Clubs and Studios. Classes there are taught by committed Instructors with a focus on teaching entertaining and effective workout. Visit Pedal-On Spinning Indoor Cycling Studios to find a class near you.

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Surprise ‘em Today

John — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:51:09 +0000

I’ve got a powerful teaching trick for you , on this first day of September. If you want to make a long lasting impression on your students, that has you standing out from all the rest and has them remembering YOU – then there’s just one little thing you need to do… Surprise ‘em ...

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Make it Real. Make it Last

Tom Scotto — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:00:30 +0000

(A PEP TALK – because we all need some empowerment from time to time) Although I thought I would be preaching to the choir on this topic, I believe we need to stay inspired as much as anyone. We are the ones using all of our energies to change the face of indoor cycling....

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Sports Psychologist Dr. KC Wilder to present at the conference!

John — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:08:18 +0000

This is exciting! Sports Psychologist (and ICI/PRO Member) Dr. KC Wilder was planning to attend this year’s ICI/PRO conference. She offered (and I accepted of course) to teach one of her signature rides on Saturday October 1st. Tour de You (Ride) Special guest Instructor Dr. K C Wilder will take you on her Swirling Circles...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #172 – Tabata Power Play Audio PROfile

John — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:53:27 +0000

Doug Rusho – 2010 Instructor of the year – is back with another Audio PROfile for our ICI/PRO members to enjoy. PROfile Objective: Tabata Power Play is designed to allow anyone to experience the incredible world of power training without prior FTP testing and subsequent power zone calculations. It is certainly not the ideal...

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Free Music Friday 8/26

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 18:19:11 +0000

This Journey song was already a bit over the top in the 70’s, but this particular cover just cracks me up. I used it in my Monday morning class as comic relief (and physical relief) after a 20 minute AT climb. I have been teaching this time slot for years, so the class and...

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ICI Podcast #171 – Cycle Quest Studio Celebrates First Anniversary

John — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:58:43 +0000

ICI/PRO Member Joe Ducosin runs Cycle Quest Studio in Eden Prairie, MN Joe and his wife Patti are celebrating their first anniversary! Joe and I discuss his first year as a cycling studio owner; where his initial motivation came from, his early planning, what worked and what didn’t. Joe is going to be my new boss!...

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New Keiser M3 Fore-Aft Adjustable Handlebars

John — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:47:42 +0000

Click the title to see a video of the new New Keiser M3 Fore-Aft Adjustable Handlebars. The video shows how they tested this new design to insure that they will be as reliable as the current M3. No pricing yet, but I was told that there will be a retro-fit kit for studio owners to upgrade...

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Financial Hardships Fuel the Fitness Industry

Barbara — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:24:14 +0000

I’ve also posted this at cyclingstudio.org When the world markets were crashing in 1929 and the American economy was in ruins, Angelo Siciliano, an Italian immigrant, saw opportunity in the face of darkness. In the midst of financial despair and against all odds, Siciliano pioneered the fitness revolution as we know it today. As a young man...

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“Virtually” Riding

Tom Scotto — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:00:26 +0000

So I decided to lead my first virtual ride this past week. In my true style, I didn’t just try it in one of my classes but at all 5 clubs. I like to just throw myself into things so I can learn and experience while the iron is hot. For those not familiar...

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Teaching In a world where nothing is permitted

John — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:57:40 +0000

A member called to my attention that per their Terms and Conditions, Spotify is only permitted for personal use. Meaning that you agree not to use it in commercial applications. “That’s not good” I thought and I immediately went to read what he was referring to. Here’s the T&C page that includes this from Spotify: 3. Grant of...

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ICI/PRO Podcast #170 – Fusion Training Audio PROfile from Gene Nacey

John — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:10:00 +0000

Gene Nacey from Cycling Fusion provides our latest Audio PROfile and it was created using his new Class Builder iPhone App. Class Overview This class was ﬁrst held during the ﬁnal week of a 12 week Winter Training workshop that emphasized and reminded riders that “What you do inside, can also be done outside”....

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Using Spotify Off Line

John — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:55:55 +0000

Click the title for full post: Another question about Spotify: I was off to teach a class on Friday and always listen to my playlist on the drive over and all the songs were skipping. I tried rebooting my iPhone and still no luck. Luckily I had my iTunes playlist on my phone and...

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Site Problems

John — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:03:30 +0000

We are continuing to fight through the problems we experienced last week. Rather than take the site down for repairs we have decided to leave it up and available. Here’s a recent article: Last week there was a serious flaw found in the code behind TimThumb, an image re-sizing library commonly used in premium themes.*...

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Skip your computer – downloading PRO/Playlists directly to your iPhone or Droid

John — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:54:51 +0000

In this post about transferring Spotify music and PRO/Playlists to your iPod – Droid or other wireless enabled device, I explained that there is no other option to move music from Spotify, other than through a shared wireless connection. Your USB cord won’t work with Spotify – except to move your existing music to a conventional iPod....

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Free Music Friday 8/19

John — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:15:46 +0000

Taking a break from my fight with Agent Smith (from the Matrix), I thought I would post my Free Music Friday track. It actually comes courtesy of ICI/PRO member Marc Schlosberg who shared it as part of a Spotify Playlist. English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding’s song Lights is a fantastic 70 RPM climb all on it’s own....

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Technical Issues Today

John — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:32:38 +0000

Another #$%^&*(&^%$# virus is out attacking websites like this one and I’m fighting to get things back. Wish me luck UPDATE: This is really causing trouble for the millions of websites that use WordPress (like the NY Times) and we hope to have it solved soon.

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More Spotify PRO/Playlists – iTunes – iPod Questions Answered

John — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:17:20 +0000

ICI/PRO member Joanne asks: I did get the link to download onto my iPod…..and the damn thing downloaded all my songs on my computer, so I now have all my playlists on the iPod, which is now totally maxed. It seems like whenever I plug in, I automatically hook up to both itunes and Spotify, so there...

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iTunes Help – Removing Duplicate Song Listings

John — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:38:41 +0000

With all this talk about PRO/Playlists and Spotify I can’t forget my friends with iTunes I received an email today from Richard, who’s an ICI/PRO member, asking if I could help him… Over a year ago I had to restore my computer and I used a back up drive to restore my music, actually I...

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Let’s Build Some PRO/Playlists Together – Collaborative Playlists in Spotify

John — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:24:18 +0000

Crowdsourcing is the act of outsourcing tasks, traditionally performed by an employee or contractor, to an undefined, large group of people or community (a “crowd”), through an open call. From Wikipedia. The ICI/PRO Top 210 Indoor Cycling Songs list is an excellent example of crowdsourcing. Over 150 Instructors contributed their favorite songs. We compiled them into one big list that’s been enjoyed...

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You Da Coach: Are You In My Black Book?

Tom Scotto — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:57:47 +0000

We talk a lot about becoming more than just instructors in our indoor cycling classes. We want to be coaches. We are coaches! I’ve spent the last 20 years coaching riders and teams on the road and half that indoors. Anyone who has taken one of my classes knows that “coaching” is my approach to...

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Free Music Friday 8/12

Amy Macgowan — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:03:48 +0000

This week’s FF is nice and long. I love to use it as my opening song. It gives my class members plenty of time to warm up and allows us time to discover both our T1 (and sometimes T2) without a music change. Having a consistent rpm to work with is very helpful, even for those of...

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It’s not just a Spin Class!

clair cafaro — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:28:14 +0000

Indoor cycle instructors as everyday heroes. “All you’ve got, all your brand has got, all any of us have are the memories and expectations and changes we’ve left with others. It’s so easy to get hung up on the itinerary, the features and the specs, but that’s not real, it’s actually pretty fuzzy stuff. The concrete...

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Using Spotify and PRO/Playlists

John — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:24:41 +0000

I’m excited to hear from all the new and existing ICI/PRO members taking advantage of our new PRO/Playlists by opening premium Spotify accounts. With anything new there is always a bit of a learning curve. A number of you have submitted some great questions. Many I had myself when I first began using Spotify. I...

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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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Spinning Certified and Ready to Teach!

John — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:42:48 +0000

By Guest Contributor Jennifer Lintz - When I heard about a SPINNING® Certification Workshop being offered just minutes from my home-base in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, I jumped at the opportunity to sign up. Believe it or not, I have been teaching indoor cycling for nearly four years, but never received formal training on the bike. The workshop...

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Epic Red Wing DVD Trailer from EpicPlanet.tv

John — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:38:35 +0000

Last month Amy and I had the privilege to work with producer Allen Jones on an upcoming EpicPlanet.tv Indoor Cycling DVD. This was Allen’s first video to feature Tandem bikes. We were joined by our friends Tony and Jean for what was an awesome day of riding along the bluffs of the Mississippi river valley. Here’s...

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ICI/PRO Top 210 Indoor Cycling Songs One-Click PRO/Playlist

John — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:50:11 +0000

We work hard here at ICI/PRO… so you don’t have to As a special treat for all our ICI/PRO members, we have assembled our Top 210 Indoor Cycling Songs as a One Click PRO/Playlist. Our Top Indoor Cycling Class Music lists was a dream of Barbara Hoots and they have become the most...

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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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