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...

Johnny G’s – The First Spinning Video Ever! (1995)

by John | Mar 26, 2021 | Spinning Class

If you're new to the whole "Spinning" thing, this video from 1995 featuring Johnny G is an amazing look at the beginning of his new concept of riding indoors. This was posted over at pedal-on. It's interesting to see Johnny's early manufacturing partner Schwinn and...

Krankcycle at IDEA – Interview with Mike Michaels

by John | Feb 7, 2021 | Kranking

I participated in a Krankcycle orientation yesterday at 501Spin in Minneapolis. Part of the training used the Suunto Fitness Solution I will be talking about it on our next podcast but wanted you to see my interview from IDEA. Originally posted 2010-08-29...

The Black Hole for Runners – and Cyclists

by John | Dec 24, 2020 | Engage Your Students, Heart Zones USA, KEEPING IT FUN

My friend Sally Edwards makes an excellent point here that applies equally to any endurance athlete and affirms our discussion from Podcast 368 — Does Intensity Trump Duration?. It turns out that very fast runs are good for you–and that moderately fast runs (those...

Video Is JUST Video

by Jim Karanas | Dec 9, 2020 | Class DVDS & Videos, Master Instructor Blog

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Video is taking over the world. Over 4 billion hours of video are viewed each month, and YouTube is the most-used search engine, after Google. Video is also changing indoor cycling classes everywhere. Like music, video engages...

ICI Podcast #181 – Meet our new partner! The Indoorcycling Group (ICG) / LIVESTRONG® Fitness!

by John | Oct 22, 2020 | Indoor Cycling Group - Team ICG, Instructor Training

My original concept for the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast back in 2008 was simple and yet unique; use the power of an Internet Radio Show, delivered through iTunes, to provide a platform for the many voices in our industry. The show wouldn't be "about me" or a few...