As you and your class transition into February 2017, it's often beneficial to begin adding some additional time in the saddle. Longer classes should (and often need to) be at a lower intensity.
So while a longer, endurance focused class has value, getting members to accept longer, steady state classes can be a challenge.
This week we'll be focused on the concept of “selling endurance” to your class participants.
Master Instructor Tom Scotto offered his thoughts in a previous podcast from 2012. If you haven't heard it, it will be time well spent.
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Originally posted 2017-01-30 05:55:13.
Host of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast - the #1 Internet radio show for and about Spinning / Indoor Cycling Instructors and Cycling Studio owners.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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