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Three steps to coping with inconsistent power meter readings on Indoor Cycles
It's a fact of life for all of us teaching power based classes; inconsistency in the watts readings between cycles. Some brands seem to be better than others. Certain bikes seem to be always right,...
ICI Podcast 186 Top Power Heads Up Display from Performance IQ
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,...
Spinning RideBook of class profiles
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Best Practices
Three steps to coping with inconsistent power meter readings on Indoor Cycles
It's a fact of life for all of us teaching power based classes; inconsistency in the watts readings between cycles. Some brands seem to be better than others. Certain bikes seem to be always right, while others are never even close. Calibration is...
Hey Team > How Would You Answer This Question? Part 3
I received more responses to the frustration originally expressed by new Instructor Irene in this post; Hey Team > How Would You Answer This Question? What I find to be the single biggest challenge as a new instructor is music- music flow, and...
Indoor Bicycle Safety – Part Two Resistance
Let's talk a little bit about resistance today. While I do not want to get into the "how much should I add" debate, there certainly is a minimum amount of resistance that every rider should have on their bike. The true importance of resistance...
Engage Your Students
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...
ICI Podcast 309 – learn to build your tribe from Lisa Druxman
As the fonder of multiple fitness programs for Moms; Stroller Strides®, Body Back® and Fit4Baby® - Lisa Druxman knows all about creating a Tribe of people passionate about a fitness business. Lisa Druxman created Stroller Strides in 2001...
What to say about Armstrong?
I'm guessing that by now you've had members/friends/family/co-workers who recognize your passion for cycling and have asked you; "so what do you think/feel about Lance Armstrong?" They obviously don't have to explain their question any further......
Certifications
Spinning RideBook of class profiles
The Spinning RideBook is difficult to find at spinning.com. Here is the link: http://www.spinning.com/spinning-shop-spinner-bikes/spinner-accessories-7320.asp
Indoor Bicycle Safety – Part Two Resistance
Let's talk a little bit about resistance today. While I do not want to get into the "how much should I add" debate, there certainly is a minimum amount of resistance that every rider should have on their bike. The true importance of resistance...
Adding some color to your Indoor Cycling Studio
Jeff Wimmer from StudioCycles.com sent me these pictures of refurbished Star Trac Spinner NXTs I always enjoy talking to Jeff because he takes enormous pride in the quality in his Indoor Cycling maintenance business and the refurbished Spinner NXTs...
Instructor Tech Help
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...
Use the “Mom Test” to help choose studio registration software & technology
Prospective Indoor Cycling Studio owners have hundreds of both challenging and easy decisions to make, long before they're ready to launch. Considering that your new studio will be a real business and the purpose of your business is to make money,...
Understanding ANT+ and Heart Rate Monitors on Indoor Cycles
PRO member Kay asked a very good question about ANT+ ... I'm also wondering about Heart Rate. If the bikes are ANT+, will they only pick up ANT+ Heart Rate Monitors? I noticed that the new Schwinn did not pick up my Polar HRM Thank you for...
Instructor Training
Three steps to coping with inconsistent power meter readings on Indoor Cycles
It's a fact of life for all of us teaching power based classes; inconsistency in the watts readings between cycles. Some brands seem to be better than others. Certain bikes seem to be always right, while others are never even close. Calibration is...
ICI Podcast 186 Top Power Heads Up Display from Performance IQ
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...
ICI Podcast 107 Breathe Denver Indoor Cycling Studio Owner Sarah TV Russell
Breath Denver is the Indoor Cycling studio that hosted the Stage 5 Cycling Instructor certification that Jennifer and I participated in this past weekend. I'm fascinated by people who follow their passion, take a (big) risk and start an Indoor...
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
ICI/PRO Podcast #136 – Four reasons you should consider a newsletter with ICI/PRO member Bill Roach Pt2
Here's part 2 of my interview with ICI/PRO Member Bill Roach where we get into details about how you can create your own email newsletter. Here is the outline we worked off of for this interview. Download the full transcript of this intervew...
Audio PROFILE
The Weekly Ride – Week 10
Welcome to the The Weekly Ride by Cycling Fusion: No more hunting for new music or counting out cues. Here is your ready to ride document, that can be displayed from your phone, or printed out onto cue cards. This ride is timed out, down to the second, to...
Engage Your Students
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 up front anymore."...