by Joan Kent | May 31, 2021 | Big Box Instructor, Training With Power, Zone based Heart Rate Training
The debate over cardio vs. high-intensity interval training (HIIT) usually assumes that the issue is an either/or choice. In that debate, HIIT is usually compared to absurdly low levels of cardio exercise — not to the kinds of classes ICI-PRO instructors probably...
by John | May 31, 2021 | Best Practices, Big Box Instructor, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog
That sucks! You thought you are doing everything right. You feel you've been a model employee for over 8 years. You're always punctual and prepared to teach a great class. The members seem to enjoy you and you've had consistently good attendance numbers. Other...
by Joan Kent | Feb 26, 2021 | Big Box Instructor, Instructor Tips and Tricks
What do you do when you want to train but need a break from cycling? Indoor rowing is an excellent alternative. If you”™re into power training, this is for you. Most of my teaching of indoor cycling was done in Performance Max, a program that included both...
by John | Feb 14, 2021 | Best Practices, Big Box Instructor, Learn Leadership Skills
It seems I made a few enemies on Wednesday. I subbed a "Housewives" 9:30 am class that had a bunch of talkers in it. I'm not too tolerant of people disrupting my class. So I told asked them to please save their conversations until after class. As it turns out, a...
by John | Dec 27, 2020 | Big Box Instructor, Free Podcasts, Instructor Training
If you're one of the 10,000 Instructors who teach at one of the 300 clubs or studios currently using GroupExPRO to manage class subs and Instructor communications, you can skip listening to this Podcast. If you're not, please read on... For Instructors who are...
by John | Nov 30, 2020 | Big Box Instructor, Member Spotlight
Question from an ICI/PRO member: Hey John & Amy, I have an audition coming up with LIFETIME for cycling instructor. OK, I'm given 3 minutes to present my best ride. Crunch time. Any suggestions or advice on this? How exciting for you! Amy and I enjoy teaching at Life...