IC Bike Power Readings: Actual or Estimated – Does it Matter?

by John | Jul 31, 2018 | Cycleops, Keiser Cycling

  After interviewing representatives from both Saris and Keiser, I have watched the debate about Indoor Cycling Bikes with power readings i.e. Keiser M3 vs. CycleOps Pro 300PT, with great interest. The CycleOps Pro 300PT IC Bike uses a version of their "Powertap"...

ICI Podcast 7 Sally Edwards talks Heart Zones Training

by John | Feb 20, 2018 | Free Podcasts, Heart Zones USA, Zone based Heart Rate Training

This Podcast is was originally published on September 28, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Sally Edwards, the originator of Heart Zones Training, and I discuss the origin of Zone...

I’m dreaming of a warm teaching vacation

by John | Dec 20, 2017 | Instructor Resources

Back when we lived in Minnesota with serious winter storms and consistent below zero (F) temps, Amy and I are were to spend a week on a warm beach. The video below shows the resort, Secrets Wild Orchid in Montego Bay Jamaica, where we went. As I have said before, Amy...

More reasons to plan a trip to France

by John | Aug 22, 2017 | Class DVDS & Videos, Instructor Training

WOW have things changed over the last three years! When I started the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast in August of 2008 I hated using videos in my Spinning classes and played them only when my students begged me. The simple reason was all we had to offer were bicycle...

Where can I get certified as a “Spin®” “Schwinn®” or any other type of Indoor Cycling Instructor?

by John | Aug 13, 2017 | Big Box Instructor, Certification, Instructor Training

I get the "Where can I get certified as a "Spin®","Schwinn®" or simply an Indoor Cycling Instructor?" question a lot. While trying to be helpful, more often than not my response is "I'm sorry, but you are asking the wrong person." "The person you want to ask is the...

What to do about Schwinn Triple Link Pedals?

by John | Aug 7, 2017 | Engage Your Students, Freemotion - Foundation Fitness

I want to share this email exchange I had with ICI/PRO member Julie Zweck-Bronner. Hi John, You have said you teach at a facility that has the Freemotion bikes. I was wondering if that facility uses the pedals that came with the bikes or different pedals. We will get...