Indoor Bicycle Safety – Part One

by Joey Stabile | Apr 28, 2022 | Best Practices, Cycling Fusion, Instructor Training

The overall concern of any fitness professional should be safety. We must always make every effort to provide a safe environment for those taking our classes. Health clubs and fitness studios are responsible for providing a safe environment and equipment for their...

Live in the North West USA or Western CA?

by John | Apr 16, 2021 | Cycling Fusion, Heart Zones USA

If you're sad you couldn't make it to Boston to ride with Tom Scotto - be happy - he's presenting at the Heart Zones To The Max Conference in Seattle WA  on November 4th - 6th 2011. Club ZUM Fitness 1813 7th Avenue (at Olive Street) Seattle, WA 98101 Tom will be...

Indoor Bicycle Safety – Bike Movement

by Joey Stabile | Mar 26, 2021 | Best Practices, Cycling Fusion, Instructor Training

While it may seem redundant to say, most indoor bikes do not move. Please, stop and think about that for a moment. We are not talking about forward motion or distance, of course an indoor bike (or an outdoor bike on a trainer) does not move forward. But what about the...

ICI/PRO Podcast # 255 – RACE DAY Audio PROfile with Mark Peterson

by John | Feb 19, 2020 | Audio PROfiles, Cycling Fusion, Member Spotlight

RACE DAY was another winner of our Ultimate Instructor Class Profile contest from Instructor Mark Peterson! For the love of the Road Race! The inspiration for this ride was the recent Pro Cycling Challenge in Colorado but the ride is generic in the sense that you...

Are You Using Periodization In Your Schedule?

by Joey Stabile | Feb 4, 2019 | Best Practices, Creativity Indoor Classes, Cycling Fusion, Instructor Resources, Instructor Tech Help, Instructor Training

Periodization is the backbone of an instructor's success, and it can quickly become the key to your popularity as an instructor and it will become the foundation for your students to reach their goals. Periodization is the process of structuring training into...

Indoor Bicycle Safety – Part three Clipless Pedals and Toe Cages

by Joey Stabile | Jan 30, 2019 | Best Practices, Cycling Fusion, Instructor Training

The foot to pedal connection could be the single most important aspect of how the rider fits on the bike in addition to the safety aspects of a good connection. Due to the inertia and momentum that can be created by the weighted flywheel, it is necessary for riders to...