Would you agree that Indoor Cycles are a poor method/modality of exercise – for some populations? There’s a long list of people who would never consider participating in our classes, or even riding an indoor cycle alone at home. There’s a bunch of reasons: Physical limitations Obese/overweight Existing injury Just plain afraid of that skinny, little, bicycle saddle đ So, would it make sense to add a few recumbent cycles
How You Sound – Are you cueing on time?
This week we are exploring How You Sound and in the spirit of learning about ourselves and our individual âsoundâ, I want you to do somethingâŚ.it will be easier for those of us that teach in a club setting, but hopefully those of us in a studio setting will be able to explore this as well. Please find the best STEP class (yes, they are still out there and wildly crowded)
Understanding and Communicating % of Grade
How steep is a 4% grade? 8%? Over 10%? How do I effectively explain % of grade to my class? What are the feelings I would experience climbing different % grades on a bicycle? And finally, how do I effectively communicate that feeling to my class? Every July we hear commentators Phil Liggett, Paul Sherwin and Bob Roll discuss how the Tour de France is won or lost in the mountains. Just
How Safe or Unsafe are Indoor Cycling Classes?
Updated: 10/27/14 I continue to be confused by people’s insistence that Indoor Cycling is in someway unsafe – so I thought I should republish this post. Updated: 7/11 My mic failed this morning. We were about 10 min. into our hour class when any small movement of my head caused the loud crashing sound many of us have experienced. I was teaching to our latest Audio PROfile, Paceline Cycling in
Are numb hands a problem?
How to Keep Your Hands From Going Numb on the Bike By Michael Nystrom Adapted from: Active.com You know the sensation: A bit into class you start feeling some tingling in your hands and up into your fingers. You shake them out, hoping to relieve the dull ache, but it doesnât seem to make a difference. What do you do? Many cyclists, both indoor and out, from novice to pro, experience hand
ICI Podcast 82 Meet Ben Greenfield our newest ICI/PRO Team Member
Ben Greenfield is our newest ICI/PRO Team Contributor. Through his new RockStar Triathlete Academy, Ben has promised to help me with my training for the three Multi-Sport events I have committed to this summer. Besides all of his education and experience as a competitive endurance athlete Ben is an Indoor Cycling Instructor just like us. He knows how to use a Spinning Indoor Cycling class to train for competitive endurance
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ICI Podcast 64 Master Instructor Janet Toussaint on how to sell endurance training to your class
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
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How do I add a Soundcloud track into Spotify or Deezer?
I’m still getting asked (and see questions on Facebook) about integrating music MP3’s from multiple sources (Soundcloud’s the most popular) into a Spotify or Deezer playlist. We’ll use Spotify for this tutorial as Deezer is nearly identical and Spotify is more popular right now. I’m using a PC, but the solution is the same on a MAC if you’re having this problem that goes something like this: Hi John, I
Should Endurance Athletes Do Yoga? from TrainingPeaks
Yoga can be a great addition to any endurance athleteâs training plan and overall health. It can improve your strength and balance, as well as give you a heightened sense of how your body moves. But like all aspects of fitness, itâs not without risks. The Benefits of Yoga for Endurance Sports Yoga helps develop strength through controlled movements and poses. In any sport, consistent movement is vital for efficiency
Prescriptive Exercise – Your Doctor writing a prescription for YOU to attend indoor cycling classes
A national policy of Prescriptive Exercise would be the holy grail* for small studio owners. Imagine; A new client walks in with her doctor specified exercise regimen for you to “fill”, just like at a pharmacy. As an approved provider, you and your studio would provide the required exercise and then bill the clients insurance company… and not at your normal class rate – at a much higher rate in recognition
ICI Podcast 323 – Meet Fitness Blogger and New SpinningÂŽ Instructor Lena Hershey
I love discovering smart, talented people who are passionate about Indoor Cycling and Lena Hershey is someone I feel you should get to know. Lena is a brand new (she started in May) SpinningÂŽ Instructor at the Carlisle Family YMCA in Carlisle, PA. Lena’s journey to become a Spinning Instructor began with a pretty large life event – moving from her native Russia to the United States three years ago.
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