Pearl iZumi’s 2015 line of Women’s and Men’s cycling apparel

by John | Mar 22, 2015 | Big Box Instructor, Boutique Instructor, Engage Your Students, Latest News, Leading Group Rides, Your Fitness Business

Long time* ICI/PRO sponsor Pearl iZumi just announced their 2015 line of Women's and Men's cycling apparel! We get a 40% discount on everything they make! New members may want to check out our special access to the Pearl iZumi PRO Purchase program. Here's the basic...

Stages Cycling® launches indoor cycling brand with new SC Series bikes

by John | Mar 11, 2015 | Boutique Instructor, Latest News, Master Instructor Blog, Your Fitness Business

I'm here with Amy at IHRSA 2015 and need to thank Stages Cycling for sponsoring our attendance this year 🙂 We'll be riding these brand new SC3 Indoor Cycles later today (they're still packed in a semi) and will be communicating my initial reactions tomorrow. For now...

I say stick with your teammates

by John | Mar 5, 2015 | Best Practices, Boutique Instructor, Instructor Tips and Tricks, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Learn Leadership Skills, Master Instructor Blog, Your Fitness Business

I got this email last week - but I can't divulge who it's from for reasons you'll understand.  Here's one for you, John: We've got a new instructor here who has been teaching for decades elsewhere, but is now only at our club. I get complaint after complaint about her...

Can an indoor cycle reservation system improve your studio?

by John | Aug 13, 2014 | Best Practices, Boutique Instructor, Instructor Tech Help, Instructor Training, Training With Power

Two articles, about two different Indoor Cycling Studios, came across my desk today! The fun part for me was how they both featured ICI/PRO members who've hung out their shingle and pursued their dreams of a fitness business! The first article features Jeffery Beane...

ICI Podcast 319 – Developing your fitness product or service idea and then selling it to a large fitness brand

by John | Jul 20, 2014 | Boutique Instructor, Free Podcasts, Health and Wellness, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Strength Training

  If you've ever had an idea for a new, fitness related product or service? Dream about building a company around your new widget and then selling your company to a larger company? If that sounds like you, you'll want to listen to this interview with fitness...

Do you teach at a Big Box and a Boutique Studio?

by John | Apr 16, 2014 | Big Box Instructor, Boutique Instructor, Member Spotlight

I sent out an email last week, asking: Do you teach at a Big Box and a Boutique Studio? By "Big Box" I'm referring to one of the majors with multiple locations; 24 Hour, LA Fitness, Club Sports, Equinox, etc.. If so I'd like to talk to you and (if it makes sense)...