by Tom Scotto | Aug 5, 2017 | Master Instructor Blog
With the increase of those interested in getting a healthy start to 2012, more and more people are joining health clubs and attending indoor cycling classes. This is great! It provides a perfect opportunity to foster good technique and skills as these new members...
by John | Jul 27, 2017 | Master Instructor Blog
By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas One of the best things about the Olympics is that it provides an ideal. We rejoice in being human. Even if we don”™t exercise or have never done athletics, “stronger, faster, higher” makes sense. This became even truer with the...
by Tom Scotto | Jul 24, 2017 | Master Instructor Blog
Should people ride in an aero position during indoor cycling classes? I”™ve been asked this numerous times by instructors and have battled with more than a few riders over the years on this very subject. My answer, NO. Here”™s my take on it: (1) Safely /...
by | Jul 1, 2017 | Best Practices, Master Instructor Blog, Teaching Intro Classes
Here is the simple answer: You'll be able to ride longer with less fatigue. You should have your feet attached to the pedal (either with toe cages or clipped in) to ride at 90 RPM comfortably if you are not used to this pedal speed. Here's the Science: 90 RPM recruits...
by John | Jun 30, 2017 | Boutique Instructor, Instructor Tech Help, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Master Instructor Blog, Spotify
Chrispins sent me a note earlier this week about how the iPhone/iPad Class Builder App will now work with Spotify playlists. Fantastic! I've been waiting for someone to create an Instructor App that uses Spotify. I have a sort of love-hate relationship with the...
by John | Jun 20, 2017 | iTunes & Spotify Training, Master Instructor Blog, Spotify
I was greeted by another Spotify update this morning and see they've added a new way to accidentally screw up your class 🙁 Forgive me if you have already experienced this Spotify update. I might be a few days late reporting the change - I've been using the new Schwinn...