Keeping It FUN … A Year Later

by Karen Casler | Jul 2, 2023 | Best Practices, Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Master Instructor Blog

"Hello... My name is Karen and I stepped out of the box last year. I am also the self proclaimed spokesperson for KEEPING IT FUNâ„¢ Indoor Cycling. I”™m committed to helping other indoor cycling instructors who aren't afraid to approach indoor...

Blog Post #10 Baseline & Performance Testing

by Gino | Jun 29, 2023 | Master Instructor Blog

Study Controls One of the next most important aspect of executing your research is having a way to accurately and consistently conduct the prescribed drills and record their results.  This is the proverbial “before and after”; also commonly referred to as “baseline”...

Making Connections with Your Audience: AKA your Riders

by John | Jun 14, 2023 | Big Box Instructor, Boutique Instructor, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Presentation Skills, Promote and Build Your Class

Was it just me, or did that last Instructor never make eye contact with you, either? Amy and I were both participating at a teach-back assessment a few months ago, for Life Time's new Evolution Signature Indoor Cycling format. There was a handful of Instructors trying...

If I Hear Tabata Training One More Time!!!!!

by Tom Scotto | Jun 11, 2023 | Master Instructor Blog

As an athletic coach, nothing bothers me….OK, “ticks me off” more than when legitimate methods of training are misused.  It blatantly demonstrates a lack of knowledge and professionalism.  Unfortunately, this tendency is rampant in the fitness industry, which has thus...

It is NOT Just Cardio!

by Tom Scotto | May 30, 2023 | Master Instructor Blog

Indoor cycling has had a reputation of being a good cardiovascular workout. And that is absolutely true. However, when an aspect of any activity is touted vigorously, the reputation that is created can become definition. Even a recent indoor cycling certification...

Formatting Live Classes with Video

by Jim Karanas | May 27, 2023 | Master Instructor Blog

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Video impacts Indoor Cycling more than any other form of Group Fitness. With the advent of Forward-Motion Video (FMV), the indoor cycling instructor can integrate the video into the ride profile for the day”™s class....