The Power of 3 – Three Song Harmonically Mixed Music Sets – Some Oldies but Goodies

by Dennis Mellon | Aug 4, 2015 | Dennis Mellon, Harmonic Mixing, Music

.. Over the last year I have been trying to take classes from many different instructors in many different facilities.  I've been doing this to see what kind of profiles other instructors are using and what kind of music they are playing.  Also, as a Master Educator...

Kickstart My Heart Tabata Video

by Dennis Mellon | Jul 30, 2015 | Dennis Mellon, Music, Video

Kickstart My Heart by Motley Crue is one of my favorite indoor cycling songs.  It's my first choice whenever a profile calls for a Tabata interval.  A Tabata interval is simply 8 max effort 20 second intervals with only 10 seconds rest between each. If a Tabata...

Free Music Friday – My Last LTF BIG FINISH Track

by John | Jul 24, 2015 | Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Music, Spotify

I taught my final class for LifeTime Fitness yesterday and thought I would use my very last track as this week's free music Friday.[wlm_private 'PRO-Platinum|PRO-Monthly|PRO-Gratis|PRO-Seasonal|Platinum-trial|Monthly-trial|PRO-Military|30-Days-of-PRO|90 Day...

What’s Next In Spotify?

by John | Jul 23, 2015 | Instructor Tech Help, KEEPING IT FUN, Music, Spotify

Has this ever happened to you and really messed up the energy of your class? You switch from the Now Playing screen on your iPhone, back to the Playlist Screen to check what song is coming up next. Except you're a ways into the class and to see the current song that's...

Mony Mony Ski Video

by Dennis Mellon | Jul 23, 2015 | Dennis Mellon, Music, Video

  This is an exciting time in the world of indoor cycling!  Bikes with power meters are becoming more common place, big box studios are getting a makeover and are more than just echoey converted racquetball courts, small private studios are carving out their own...

The Power of 3 – Keep it Simple and Progress – Profile (July 2015 Week 3)

by Dennis Mellon | Jul 22, 2015 | Audio PROfiles, Dennis Mellon, Music

  Below you'll find Week 3 of July's Keep it Simple and Progress indoor cycling profile. Workout Basics: 5 minute warmup 3 x 4 minute intervals with 30 seconds recovery after each 1 minute recovery after the third 4 minute interval 3 x 3 minute intervals with 30...