This Podcast is was last published on Oct 14, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey
One of the things that most excites me about the potential here at ICI and the technology we are tapping into, is that we have created a platform that allows us to seek out and interview some of the most progressive and experienced people in indoor cycling and bring them to you, our listeners and members. Where else can you hear interviews with the pros on subjects that help you grow as an instructor? (Except at an expensive conference once a year!)
We certainly do not know everything there is to know about indoor cycling, but we know how to seek it out and bring it to you. I have so many mentors I've learned from over the years who I would like to bring into the discussion at ICI. With every new person we interview, you will learn a different style, a different approach, or perhaps a new twist on something you haven't considered.
Today we are speaking with Master Instructor Janet Toussaint from the Boston area.
One of Janet's expertises is teaching endurance. She ran the Spinning program for years at the Boston Athletic Club and not only got the instructors to buy into the concept of teaching a moderate intensity ride, but the large member base as well. Now that is a tough challenge when all they seem to want is high intensity all the time - I am sure many of you are faced with a similar challenge.
In January of 2003 Janet came out to visit me in Vail on a ski vacation with her son JP. When we weren't skiing, I made her teach Spinning at my club! We were in the middle of a base building program at the time so I had her teach an Endurance workshop to my instructors. She had such a positive impact on our instructors and our program and I still use some of her special cues and metaphors that she used to motivate riders.
When you hear Janet's passion, I am sure she will inspire you too!
John and I enjoyed this discussion so much that we decided to go deeper into the subject of endurance and scheduled even more time with Janet. For ICI/PRO members, we will offer two additional podcasts that you will receive in your Super-Secret iTunes feed. The next interview will go more deeply into the essence of teaching an endurance ride. Even more exciting, the second one will be an audio PROfile on Janet's own favorite endurance ride, The Endurance Connection, replete with her all-star cueing, coaching and playlist.
If you have difficulty coming up with motivational things to say in your endurance classes, you won't want to miss any of these podcasts!
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Is there a Master Spinning Instructor in the house?
This Podcast is was originally published on April 25, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey
Actually there are two! Michelle Colvin jumps on the mic and we discuss the new Spinning RideBook of class profiles, Heart Rate Training and much more that will improve your Indoor Cycling class.
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This Podcast is was originally published on April 20, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey
This is part 1 of my interview with Mark Tickner. We discuss the questions submitted by members of our community. Part 2 will post next weekend. Good stuff and you don't want to miss it!
This Podcast is was originally published on March 26, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey
iSpinning™, the new iPhone® App, along with the SMHEART LINK™ is coming to your studio soon!
As an Indoor Cycling Instructor, I feel it will be helpful for you to have some understanding of how it works and the value it can bring to you and your Spinning class.
Michael Williams, the CEO of iTMP Technology, is my guest for episode #40. Can you believe 40? Michael and I discuss his personal inspiration and fitness journey that lead to the development of the iSpinning iPhone app. iTMP also is offering other iPhone fitness apps; iRPM, iBPM and the iNewLeaf app that brings your Heart Rate Training Zones from your latest Metabolic assessment right into your iPhone or iPod touch.
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This Podcast is was originally published on February 21, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey
This Podcast is was originally published on December 10, 2018, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey
Jesse Piersol is a frequent contributor to the Spinning News and also an Adjunct Professor at West Chester University. There she teaches Public Speaking as well as Business and Professional Speech Communications. We discuss an article she wrote for the June 2007 issue – Literally Speaking.
Jesse explains: “I’ve found that fundamental elements of literature, such as setting, character, plot, and point of view can turn an uninspired ride into a memorable one.”
Leave Jesse any questions you have in the Comments below.
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