Free Music Friday 2/1

by John | Feb 1, 2013 | Instructor Training, Music

Today's free track is included on Chris Nielsen's Going The Distance Audio PROfile class playlist - but isn't available on Spotify. It also works very well following last week's recovery track = communicates a very intense segment in your profile. As you listen to...

Free Music Friday 1/25

by John | Jan 25, 2013 | Music

What constitutes the perfect mid-class recovery song? For me it needs to combine a mid 90's cadence, something everyone can connect with and a fresh/fun vibe - almost playful maybe? Nothing too complex, confusing or heady. A song that says; take it easy, just enjoy...

Spotify Rocks!

by Amy Macgowan | Jan 24, 2013 | Music, Spotify

I am a laggard, living with an Innovator. Laggard, Noun - def: one who's hanging back, or falling behind. I admit it.  My internal, unspoken motto has been, ‘if it isn”™t broken, don”™t fix it”™.   I did not walk until I was 16 months old- crawling was fine with me. ...

ICI/PRO Podcast #246 – Amy Macgowan teaches us how to bring a Waltz into our classes.

by John | Jan 23, 2013 | Music, PRO Podcasts

I've described her at times as the Human Metronome for good reason - the girl knows how to follow a beat. And yes, when she and I dance, she leads. As the Senior Group Fitness Instructor here, Amy has skills she's developed from teaching and cuing aerobics classes...

Free Music Friday 1/18

by Amy Macgowan | Jan 18, 2013 | Instructor Training, Music

Like a good man-a good flat is sometimes hard to find 🙂 Got one for you this week though. Daughter Abby (our oldest) is STILL home from college and asked me to listen to this artist, as she is going to her concert in February. She reminds me a bit of Alicia Keyes....

Grooving along with Songza Streaming Music

by John | Jan 17, 2013 | Music

This won't replace Spotify, but if you enjoy a steady stream of background music, that's geared to your activity or mood, Songza maybe something you'll enjoy. Available in the USA and (if you can believe it with their very restrictive licensing) Canada, Songza is the...