The Power of 3 – Three Song Harmonically Mixed Indoor Cycling Sets – “Call the Plumber”

by Dennis Mellon | Oct 29, 2014 | Audio PROfiles, Dennis Mellon, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Music

  The Power of "3" - "Call the Plumber" "Waves" by Mr. Probz "Duel" by Bond "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift As many of you know I was recently selected as a Master Educator by Stages Indoor Cycling.  Last Saturday I led my first workshop at Cherry Creek Athletic...

Sugar Addiction: Why Tapering Is Not the Solution (No Matter Who Says It Is!)

by Joan Kent | Oct 27, 2014 | Health and Wellness, Master Instructor Blog

In the years (okay, decades) that I”™ve been helping people conquer sugar addiction, some clients have balked at the idea of giving up sugar all at once: cold turkey, as it”™s known. They wanted to wean themselves off sugar a bit at a time. Experience has taught me...

Stop Listening To Vegetarians and Start Eating Complete Protein (You’ll Focus Better!)

by Joan Kent | Oct 20, 2014 | Health and Wellness, Master Instructor Blog, Mental Toughness

True observation: I”™ve had quite a few class participants who were unable to focus for more than 30 seconds at a time. No exaggeration. It was particularly noticeable in rowing (it”™s easier to hide on a bike), and usually coincided with the fact that they were...

The Power of 3 – Three Song Harmonically Mixed Indoor Cycling Sets

by Dennis Mellon | Oct 13, 2014 | Audio PROfiles, Dennis Mellon, Master Instructor Blog, Music

The Power of "3" "Viva!" by Bond "Frequency" by Slyde "Restless" by Evil Nine On October 10th my sons, Christian and Seth, and I  participated in an indoor cycling charity ride called The Roadless Ride which benefits a local charity named Brent's Place.   This event...

The Power of 3 – Three Song Harmonically Mixed Indoor Cycling Sets

by Dennis Mellon | Oct 7, 2014 | Dennis Mellon, Master Instructor Blog, Music, Training With Power

  Here's your new "Power of 3" set: "Without You" by Shawn Mullins "My Body" by Young the Giant "Love Me Again" by John Newman Not only do I think there's  something special about 3 song mixes I also think there is something powerful about 3 interval sets.  One...

The Truth About the “Registered Dietitian Breakfast” (Did You Know There Was One?)

by Joan Kent | Oct 6, 2014 | Health and Wellness, Master Instructor Blog

I'm not kidding. On the first day of Registered Dietitian School, I think every RD student must be taught to recommend the Registered Dietitian Breakfast: orange juice, yogurt and granola, often with berries. I wish I could tell you this is a joke, but over many...