by Amy Macgowan | Mar 3, 2023 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training
I won't ride at all.... John was talking with a neighbor friend after returning from a challenging group ride and invited him to ride along the following week. His response was, "I used to lead the A ride. I won't do it now, because I can't sit up front anymore."...
by John | Feb 13, 2023 | Engage Your Students, Free Podcasts, Your Fitness Business
As the fonder of multiple fitness programs for Moms; Stroller Strides®, Body Back® and Fit4Baby® - Lisa Druxman knows all about creating a Tribe of people passionate about a fitness business. Lisa Druxman created Stroller Strides in 2001 after the birth of her...
by John | Jan 23, 2023 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training
I'm guessing that by now you've had members/friends/family/co-workers who recognize your passion for cycling and have asked you; "so what do you think/feel about Lance Armstrong?" They obviously don't have to explain their question any further... you already know...
by John | Dec 27, 2022 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training
What do your students think about your class? Do you really know what they are thinking after they leave for home? I found this post from Julie Erdmann at her Tri-ing to be Athletic blog. Julie's posts are a series of funny drawings that tell her story of her very...
by John | Dec 18, 2022 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Training With Power, Zone based Heart Rate Training
While most of us are focused on adult fitness, Sally Edwards and her Heart Zones company are doing some pretty amazing stuff with middle and high school aged children - using display training technology to motivate kids and get them active 🙂 I love...
by John | Dec 3, 2022 | Best Practices, Engage Your Students, Mental Toughness
Question from an ICI/PRO member: Hey john, I had a rider wearing a Timex HRM in class yesterday and it would not pick up her heart rate on the Keiser console of any of the bikes? It does work on other equipment in the facility (treadmills etc.) Is there a reason for...