8 Ways to Stay Safe on Your Bike in Winter Conditions – From Active

by Joey Stabile | Dec 27, 2018 | Latest News

I came across this article on Active.com by Michael Nystrom and felt that I had to share it: Not ready to hang your bike in the rafters this winter? The cycling season doesn't have to end when there's snow on the ground--this is where the most dedicated cyclists earn...

‘Endurance exercises’ can make us look younger

by John | Dec 26, 2018 | Latest News

This explains everything* 🙂 A new study from Tel Aviv University has found that 'endurance exercises,' like a Central Park jog or a spinning class, can make us look younger. The key, exercise, unlocks the stem cells of our muscles. Prof. Dafna Benayahu and her team at...

Why would I want to work on vacation?

by John | Jun 6, 2018 | Instructor Training, Latest News

I got a question about a one week working fitness vacation. Hi John, I appreciate what you are trying to do with the contest but why would I want to work on vacation? How is that a real incentive? That's a great question and it caused me give it some thought before...

ICI Podcast 342 – 2 PEOPLE, 2 BICYCLES, 2 DOGS, 1 TRAILER, 12 MONTHS, 10,000 MILES

by John | May 31, 2018 | Engage Your Students, Free Podcasts, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Latest News

Georgia Green is a regular participant in Amy and my cycling classes at Life Time Fitness. I'll never forget the first day she walked in > tall, strong, with a great big smile - she looks like a fitness instructor - and came right up to me, with her hand extended;...

Remarkable story that ends with her own cycling studio!

by John | May 21, 2018 | Featured Instructor, KEEPING IT FUN, Latest News, Learn Leadership Skills

Power Ride Studio Owner Meg Kuhn Hilmer shared this remarkable story about her daughter/business partner in the Studio Owners Facebook group. I was so inspired by it I had to share it here for everyone to see 🙂 When she was 13-years old, Casey was running near her...

The making of a Stages Power Meter

by John | Apr 22, 2018 | Instructor Tech Help, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Latest News, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power

I had the privilege of visiting the Stages Cycling HQ and factory in Boulder Colorado with my buddy Randy Erwin. Director of Indoor Cycling education Cameron Chinatti, along with Stages vice president Pat Warner, were our tour guides. We spent a fascinating couple of...