by John | May 23, 2017 | Best Practices, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Presentation Skills
There I was, enjoying another instructor's class JRA (just riding along) in my own little zoned out world. I get that way often, when I'm aerobic and don't have to focus on teaching. It's typical for this to happen to me in a class where the instructor tends to offer...
by Chuck Cali | May 2, 2017 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Master Instructor Blog, Presentation Skills, Training With Power
I taught my last class today. My last ride so-to-speak. It all started seven years ago. I had been Spinning® for years. That day our regular instructor asked me to lead her class. She was just too sick. To me - a pilot - it was like being asked to safely land an...
by John | Apr 29, 2017 | Boutique Instructor, Engage Your Students, Presentation Skills
What message do you send from the bike, while conducting your class? If that's that's of interest to you, here are two short videos to help you. First is communication expert Alexa Fischer. She sets up her video on body language this way... I was at a networking event...
by John | Jul 7, 2015 | Engage Your Students, Latest News, Presentation Skills
Not sure how I feel about this new show shot in an Indoor Cycling studio in LA. I've had a few regulars mention it to me at the club. One told me that she's excited to learn more about the sex and drama filled life I lead as an Instructor 🙂 Hollywood Cycle episode #1...
by John | Jun 19, 2015 | Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Music, Presentation Skills, Spotify
I'm getting into the habit of creating my new playlists on Tuesday. Why? I can't help myself, listening to the latest new music playlist from Spotify has me feeling very... how would I say it? Hip? Cool? In the know? [wlm_private...
by John | May 19, 2015 | Best Practices, Featured Instructor, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Leading Group Rides, Presentation Skills, Product Reviews, Training With Power
Did anyone teach you how to pedal correctly? I was lucky to have a mentor when I first started riding outdoors. My friend Eddy not only gently coached me on the finer points of cycling style as we rode together, he demonstrated an impeccable pedaling form. He was so...