Great resource for brand new Indoor Cycling Instructors

by John | Aug 8, 2021 | Boutique Instructor, Instructor Tips and Tricks, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Presentation Skills, Your Fitness Business

There's an old saying that goes; "I've been at this so long... I've forgotten much of what I didn't know, when I first started." I've taught Indoor Cycling classes since 1998ish. A long time ago for sure. Even back then I had an advantage over most new Instructors....

Should you open your own independent Indoor Cycling or Spinning® studio?

by Bill Pryor | Aug 5, 2021 | Your Fitness Business

Part 1:  Are you an entrepreneur? If it”™s done right, a cycling studio can be a profitable and enormously rewarding way to spend your time.  After all, what could be better than treating friends and neighbors to a workout that is helping them live a happier...

Association of Fitness Studios (AFS)

by John | May 10, 2021 | Your Fitness Business

I've been watching the steady growth of the Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) and was recently invited to join as a member of their Advisory Council. From the AFS press release: NEWS RELEASE Nash, Macgowan Join AFS Advisory Council (CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, August 7,...

Practicing Indoor Cycling 2.0

by John | Apr 16, 2021 | Featured Studios, Instructor Training

I woke up this morning to a very nice note from Studio Owner Alison Zemanek. Hi John, I just want to express to you how much I love your site.  Thank you for putting together such a wonderful resource! I recently opened a Cycling Studio in Longmont, CO (BreakAway...

GRIT Indoor Cycling is doing something right

by John | Mar 1, 2021 | Engage Your Students, Featured Studios, KEEPING IT FUN

  Saw this posted on Facebook and just had to share it. The author, Victoria, is a triathlete, runner and fashion blogger at alltheshoesfit.com - she's also a raving fan of GRIT Cycle in Costa Mesa, California. TOP 10 SIGNS YOU”™RE ADDICTED TO YOUR SPIN...

Can you help me sell a room full of RealRyder Indoor Cycling Bikes?

by John | Dec 24, 2020 | 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...