by John | Sep 13, 2021 | Instructor Tips and Tricks
Amy and I went to a Halloween party last weekend dressed as PeeWee Herman and Miss Yvonne. Yes my costume included a “shoe mirror” 😉 During the party someone asked me “what's the secret word for today PeeWee?” and I thought why not add a...
by Jennifer Lintz | Aug 26, 2021 | Featured Studios, Instructor Tips and Tricks, Instructor Training
When I take off my instructor hat and walk into a class as a participant, I have two expectations beyond the obvious (getting a good workout): 1. The class will start on time. 2. The class will end on time. I understand there are exceptions to every rule and...
by John | Jun 30, 2021 | Instructor Tips and Tricks
When a student asks what they should purchase for Indoor Cycling Shoes, what do you recommend? Do you have a place to send them? Does your club sell Indoor Cycling Shoes? If you're only using them for Indoor Cycling classes, then a shoe with a recessed SPD cleat is...
by Chuck Cali | Mar 26, 2021 | Master Instructor Blog, Promote and Build Your Class
The posts with more than a couple of comments always catch my attention. It shows a hit on a subject that interests people enough to share their thoughts. I have always considered this forum's primary objective to do just that. Light a fire so-to-speak. That said, the...
by John | Mar 20, 2021 | Best Practices, Correcting Form, Instructor Tips and Tricks, Master Instructor Blog
NOTE: I'll be publishing what I believe are the 10 Myths of Indoor Cycle Rider Setup / Bike Fit on Wednesdays each week, starting today with: Myth #1 – It's proper, for you the instructor, to cue people to draw in their knees. I cringe whenever I hear;...
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...
