by John | Jun 26, 2024 | Mental Toughness
This is exciting! Sports Psychologist (and ICI/PRO Member) Dr. KC Wilder was planning to attend this year”™s ICI/PRO conference. She offered (and I accepted of course) to teach one of her signature rides on Saturday October 1st. Tour de You (Ride) Special guest...
by John | Jun 20, 2024 | Instructor Training, Your Fitness Business
Sometimes, with the best intentions (and a lot of effort), new fitness businesses don't work out as planned. Which leads to sending out a sad email like this one: John, sadly I have to close down 2 of my studios and consolidate to one due to landlord doubling the...
by John | Jun 17, 2024 | Big Box Instructor, Certification, Instructor Training
I get the "Where can I get certified as a "Spin®","Schwinn®" or simply an Indoor Cycling Instructor?" question a lot. While trying to be helpful, more often than not my response is "I'm sorry, but you are asking the wrong person." "The person you want to ask is the...
by John | Jun 11, 2024 | Engage Your Students, Member Spotlight
Our very own Melissa Marotta & Barbara Hoots will be co-leading the 11th Annual Special Olympics 6-Hour "Ride for a Reason" on Saturday, March 19 in Burlington, Vermont. Joined by Spinning® Master Instructors Angie Scott and Anthony Musemici, Melissa and Barbara will...
by John | Jun 5, 2024 | Correcting Form, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog
I actually got myself in a little trouble exposing Myth #2 You (the Instructor) can set yourself up correctly. It was at the end of an Instructor evaluation, where I was a pretend participant. The Dept Head asked us if we had any comments or suggestions for the...