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Don't Touch My Drivetrain!
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...
Nope, you're making exactly the same power standing – as you are seated
"Why do I make less power (fewer watts) standing, then when I'm seated, John?" A great question from one of the riders in yesterday's Performance Cycle class. An observation that shows he's paying...
Is Polar moving to a three heart rate zone system?
I'm noticing that Polar is now promoting a three heart rate zone system. Welcome to the party Polar! I subbed this morning and saw the sign on the right displayed. At first I didn't give it any...
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Best Practices
Nope, you're making exactly the same power standing – as you are seated
"Why do I make less power (fewer watts) standing, then when I'm seated, John?" A great question from one of the riders in yesterday's Performance Cycle class. An observation that shows he's paying attention + it gives me the chance to clear this...
Is Polar moving to a three heart rate zone system?
I'm noticing that Polar is now promoting a three heart rate zone system. Welcome to the party Polar! I subbed this morning and saw the sign on the right displayed. At first I didn't give it any notice, but then I did a double take; they're showing...
Great resource for brand new Indoor Cycling Instructors
There's an old saying that goes; "I've been at this so long... I've forgotten much of what I didn't know, when I first started." I've taught Indoor Cycling classes since 1998ish. A long time ago for sure. Even back then I had an advantage over most...
Engage Your Students
Motivation vs. Enthusiasm
By Team ICG® Master Trainer Joan Kent Do any of your students struggle with motivation? Have any of them missed classes, perhaps several in a row, because they “just didn”™t feel motivated”? For a number of years, I”™ve been an...
Dear Instructor: Make everyone feel welcome
What if you could get inside the minds of your students? It”™s common to hear compliments from your regulars about what you are doing well, but what about the students who come once and decide never to return? Last week, we explored the...
Be The Instructor (Inspirer) Your Students Can’t Wait To See Again…A Lesson On Being Passionate
Are you still as deeply passionate and in love with instructing as you used to be? If the answer is yes, good for you! If it is not, then good for you! You are about to be reminded of some things that perhaps you have forgotten. It was the spring...
Certifications
ICI Podcast 196 Go Cycle Studio is using the Top Power Display from Performance IQ
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...
They Were In Shock — The Adventures of Creating an Indoor Cycling Certification
This post from http://www.stage5cycling.com/news/they-were-in-shock and has been re-posted with permission. By Tom Scotto You don”™t want to continually warn people how hard your certification testing is because it always sounds like you”™re just...
Video and Indoor Cycling: The Next Step
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...
Instructor Tech Help
Nope, you're making exactly the same power standing – as you are seated
"Why do I make less power (fewer watts) standing, then when I'm seated, John?" A great question from one of the riders in yesterday's Performance Cycle class. An observation that shows he's paying attention + it gives me the chance to clear this...
ICI Podcast 275 Follow Darcy Knoblich's Lead and Promote Yourself Online!
Meet Spinning® Instructor/Personal Trainer and Fitness blogger Darcy Knoblich! Darcy is doing a fabulous job connecting with participants and other instructors, while promoting herself online through her website darcyknoblich.com. I really enjoyed...
Tech Tuesday – SpotiPhone the $75 dedicated Spotify Player
Why isn't there a low cost handheld device just for Spotify? There isn't - I checked. But why not? OK, that's a dumb question. With about a Gazillion iPhones/iPads/iPod Touches and Android devices in the market already, why would a company create...
Instructor Training
Don't Touch My Drivetrain!
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?...
Nope, you're making exactly the same power standing – as you are seated
"Why do I make less power (fewer watts) standing, then when I'm seated, John?" A great question from one of the riders in yesterday's Performance Cycle class. An observation that shows he's paying attention + it gives me the chance to clear this...
Is Polar moving to a three heart rate zone system?
I'm noticing that Polar is now promoting a three heart rate zone system. Welcome to the party Polar! I subbed this morning and saw the sign on the right displayed. At first I didn't give it any notice, but then I did a double take; they're showing...
ICI/PRO Featured Instructor of the Month
Cameron Chinatti
Master Instructor with STAGES Indoor Cycling / FreeMotion Fitness
Cameron is the Director of Education for Foundation Fitness and Lead Developer of Stages Indoor Cycling. Concurrently, she serves as CEO of Sounds Fit Solutions Inc; a company dedicated to fitness and audio systems education. She is a Premier Consultant for Sunshine Fitness Resources and an international presenter/lecturer, Cameron has had the opportunity to educate on numerous topics ranging from indoor cycling to fitness career development. Her recent publishing credits include work for Foundation Fitness, Wexer.com and multiple contributions to the IDEA Fitness Journal and IDEA Fitness Manager. A background in Opera Performance and Vocal Pedagogy has led Cameron to create a specialty...
Podcast Pro
The Weekly Ride – 07/09/18 Strength
Welcome to the The Weekly Ride by Cycling Fusion Ok, this is the week that I have been working towards, this is our new era of The Weekly Ride. This week and moving forward you will get: Full Ride PDF Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist File to Download the Ride...
Audio PROFILE
ICI/PRO Podcast #227 – Mountain Rider Audio PROfile
This Audio PROfile from Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas may completely change how you teach... but only if you're open to the challenge to adding some movement to your class. If you are a straight-up indoor-cycling instructor, and/or a roadie, you are likely...
Engage Your Students
Motivation vs. Enthusiasm
By Team ICG® Master Trainer Joan Kent Do any of your students struggle with motivation? Have any of them missed classes, perhaps several in a row, because they “just didn”™t feel motivated”? For a number of years, I”™ve been an instructor/nutritionist...