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Hi - I am Joey Stabile - Host of The Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast. Welcome!

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ICI/PRO is the premier independent resource for Indoor Cycling Instructors around the world - now over five years running. We have a whole team of Master Instructors, Industry Experts and knowledgeable contributors ready to help you teach an awesome (full) Indoor Cycling class!
Are you interested in improving your class? If so, may I suggest these three quick steps as a start?
1. Hear Us -We produce a FREE Internet radio show all about Indoor Cycling. Our Podcast is #1 in it's category and features a who's who of Master Instructors, Fitness Personalities and awesome Instructors as guests on the show.
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Go on to complete the PRO/Pathway checklist and you'll get access to a special bonus Audio Class PROfile - comprehensive class teaching plans (we have over 60 profiles to choose from) that include everything you need to teach a fantastic class... including the complete music playlist you can download to your iPhone or Android portable device through Spotify or Deezer.

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Best Practices

Do you deserve a raise?

Do you deserve a raise?

What I've described as the "SoulCycle Effect" appears to have caused a nice jump in the starting rate for IC Instructors. At many new boutique studios, the $50 - $75 per class rate advertised is the starting base pay rate. Consistently fill the...

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ICI Podcast 0016 – 6 Signs of Studio Sabotage

ICI Podcast 0016 – 6 Signs of Studio Sabotage

Think about all of the planning you did before launching your new cycling studio? How much are you doing today to keep your studio in top form? We talk with Barbara Chancey and John Bogosian talk about the six signs of fitness studio sabotage. This...

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Spotify Refresh Tips + How full is my iPhone?

Spotify Refresh Tips + How full is my iPhone?

ICI/PRO member Dr. Marc Schlosberg is one of those Early Adopters you've no doubt heard discussed in the media. This group is quick to experiment with and embrace new technology. Marc was one of the first Instructors to use Spotify in his classes...

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Engage Your Students

I'm Fine, Thanks

I'm Fine, Thanks

Something about this movie trailer moved me to the point where I made a donation to support the production of this film. It wasn't much, only $25, but as I begin year #51 it really spoke to me and I wanted to show my support. Maybe it was this...

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If I can't ride in front…..

If I can't ride in front…..

I won't ride at all.... John was talking with a neighbor friend after returning from a challenging group ride and invited him to ride along the following week.   His response was, "I used to lead the A ride.  I won't do it now, because I can't sit...

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Certifications

Schwinn AC Performance Plus Improvements

Schwinn AC Performance Plus Improvements

Schwinn is promoting an improved version of the Schwinn AC Performance Indoor Cycle, calling it the "Plus". The biggest changes are to the saddle and handlebar Fore & Aft adjustment mechanism. Earlier versions of the AC Performance limited both...

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Video and Indoor Cycling:  The Next Step

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...

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Instructor Tech Help

Spotify Refresh Tips + How full is my iPhone?

Spotify Refresh Tips + How full is my iPhone?

ICI/PRO member Dr. Marc Schlosberg is one of those Early Adopters you've no doubt heard discussed in the media. This group is quick to experiment with and embrace new technology. Marc was one of the first Instructors to use Spotify in his classes...

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Recovery

Recovery

Recovery is one of those interesting words that can be used to describe two completely opposite things. We're often discussing recovery as a well deserved period of rest, like some easy pedaling after after a hard effort or simply a fun...

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Instructor Training

Formatting Live Classes with Video

Formatting Live Classes with Video

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Video impacts Indoor Cycling more than any other form of Group Fitness. With the advent of Forward-Motion Video (FMV), the indoor cycling instructor can integrate the video into the ride profile for the...

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My Life Time Instructor Teach Back

My Life Time Instructor Teach Back

Today was my scheduled Teach Back and I passed! If you teach for Life Time Fitness you are required to demonstrate that you understand how to teach a proper Studio Cycle class. Our Teach Back today was to follow our "Speed" profile and we had only...

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I'm Fine, Thanks

I'm Fine, Thanks

Something about this movie trailer moved me to the point where I made a donation to support the production of this film. It wasn't much, only $25, but as I begin year #51 it really spoke to me and I wanted to show my support. Maybe it was this...

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ICI/PRO Featured Instructor of the Month

Cameron Chinatti Stages Indoor Cycling

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...

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Engage Your Students

Formatting Live Classes with Video

I'm Fine, Thanks

Something about this movie trailer moved me to the point where I made a donation to support the production of this film. It wasn't much, only $25, but as I begin year #51 it really spoke to me and I wanted to show my support. Maybe it was this quote, right at the end,...

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ICI/Pro Spotify Playlists