Tech Tuesday – Shazam Encore is worth $5.00 to me

by John | Jul 8, 2025 | Master Instructor Blog, Spotify

I'm a big Shazamer (not sure if that's a real word) cause I'm constantly Shazaming music I hear throughout my day. Watching TV, in the car, during other Instructor's class - pretty much anywhere. I've even looked into finding a way to create a "hot button" on my...

Let It Hang Out!

by Tom Scotto | Jul 2, 2025 | Master Instructor Blog

Before I risk provoking your wild side, I”™m referring to your stomach. The riders in my classes can be the best informants as to what is circulating around the indoor cycling industry. They are hungry for knowledge and some are even taking workshops to become...

Body By X: A Myride®+ Case Study

by Jim Karanas | Jun 26, 2025 | Featured Studios, Master Instructor Blog

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Early adopters of any new product or service are important in the fitness industry. They”™re adventurous, even brave, individuals who put their business reputation on the line to promote something new before anyone else. They do...

It could be your saddle

by John | Jun 23, 2025 | Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog

"There must be something wrong with this bike... my wattage doesn't match what I normally see on my road bike with a PowerTap. 🙁 A common complaint that many of us are hearing, now that our clubs are offering power meters. The answer could be as simple as; "it's...

Tom and Gene in Spain

by John | Jun 20, 2025 | Master Instructor Blog

The look on Tom Scotto's face says everything! That's real mountain climbing, at Threshold, in Spain. Tom was in Spain last week with Gene Nacey to film another in the series of Global Ride Indoor Cycling DVDs If you have a few minutes I encourage you to watch the...

Ride indoors with a Pro Cyclist and he’ll have you doing high cadence standing climbs

by John | Jun 17, 2025 | KEEPING IT FUN, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power

This is cool! Professional cyclist Alex Howes taught a class at the Peloton Cycle studio in Manhattan. This article explains how Alex taught what was only his second Indoor Cycling class. My guess is that he doesn't have a IC cert - not that it matters.[wlm_private...