by John | Jan 13, 2026 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training
I had forgotten how challenging it is to teach a completely naked Indoor Cycling class! I'm in Jamaica with Amy this week, teaching at Couples Tower Isle on a working fitness vacation. Jamaica is well know for sun, rum, Red Stripe beer, the clear blue ocean and a very...
by John | Jan 7, 2026 | Best Practices, Instructor Tech Help, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power
"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 up, so you can...
by John | Jan 4, 2026 | Best Practices, Instructor Training, New Instructor 101, Zone based Heart Rate Training
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 the five zones...
by John | Jan 1, 2026 | Audio PROfiles
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...
by John | Dec 26, 2025 | Featured Studios, Free Podcasts, Keiser Cycling, Training With Power
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 show the wattage and...