by Barbara | Mar 29, 2025 | Barbara Hoots, Best Practices, Instructor Tips and Tricks
by Barbara Hoots Do you dream of teaching a kick-ass class in a packed studio with unstoppable energy? Follow my FIVE BEST TRICKS ON THE PLANET and I guarantee your dream will become a reality. 1. Volunteer to Be a Guest Speaker. Last week I spoke to a local civic...
by Barbara | Sep 12, 2023 | Instructor Training
I had been to plenty of cycling classes before this one. I had sat through the militant instructors, rigid with instruction. I had pedaled through classes where the coach was crouched, hidden behind his music. But here I sit, perched on a bike in the center of the...
by Barbara | Dec 20, 2021 | Barbara Hoots, Featured Articles
Have you ever met someone and liked them instantly? You can't explain why but you immediately felt an emotional bond. I'm not talking about sexual attraction, but rather a genuine and wholesome feeling of fondness and respect towards this person. In a job interview,...
by Barbara | Mar 29, 2021 | Barbara Hoots, Best Practices
It is with great pleasure that I introduce Barbara Hoots, one of the new columnists at www.indoorcycleinstructor.com -John By Barbara Hoots It”™s 5:30 a.m. and you can hear the sound of a low but persistent hum in the Spinning room. Listen carefully, and in...
by Barbara | May 1, 2020 | Featured Studios
Welcome to the NEW world of indoor cycling! Eucalyptus-scented chilled towels, a post-ride massage, signature locker room amenities, bikes that monitor your performance and scheduling software that allows you to reserve a specific bike are just a few of the trends...