by John | Feb 17, 2021 | Best Practices, Instructor Training
I've really learned a lot from presentation coach and TV actress Alexa Fischer. While what she describes in the video below is directed toward people being filmed – I feel it's completely applicable to any of us who get up on stage. How's your “self...
by John | Feb 14, 2021 | Best Practices, Big Box Instructor, Learn Leadership Skills
It seems I made a few enemies on Wednesday. I subbed a “Housewives” 9:30 am class that had a bunch of talkers in it. I'm not too tolerant of people disrupting my class. So I told asked them to please save their conversations until after class. As it turns...
by John | Feb 4, 2021 | Best Practices, Correcting Form, Instructor Training
Note: We've added a new category “Correcting Form” to help you identify and correct common form related problems you see or discomfort/pain your students are experiencing. The problem diagnosing form, discomfort or pain issues while riding, is that they...
by John | Feb 1, 2021 | Best Practices, Instructor Training, Promote and Build Your Class
She was close to yelling when I walked into the studio. “I'm so excited you came back John!” “I haven't been able to find you on Facebook or Spotify, so I wasn't able to find the playlist you used the last time you were here…” I subbed...
by John | Jan 20, 2021 | Best Practices, Free Podcasts, Your Fitness Business
CB Cyclebarn was recently voted the top Indoor Cycling studio in Orange County, CA. The “Barn” as it's affectionately known, is run by first time business owner / Instructor Karen Casler. Karen shares with us a number of the secrets of her success in the...
by Krista Leopold | Jan 14, 2021 | Best Practices, Instructor Training
Following up on the topic of winging it… reposted from April 9 2013 – John. What if you could get inside the minds of your students? It's common to hear compliments from your regulars about what you are doing well, but what about the students who come once...
