ICI/PRO Podcast 296 – You can develop a 1,000 Watt Presence with help from Alexa Fischer

by John | Jan 2, 2018 | Audio PROfiles, Engage Your Students, Presentation Skills, PRO Podcasts

My guest in this PRO Podcast episode wants to help you develop a 1,000 Watt Presence &  express yourself brilliantly. It starts with "taking a personal inventory" of yourself interacting with and teaching your class. Listen as communication expert Alexa Fischer...

ICI/PRO Podcast 305 – A Playlist Technique I Never Considered

by John | Dec 27, 2017 | Audio PROfiles, Instructor Training, Music, PRO Podcasts

I've taught Indoor Cycling classes for about 15 years and thought I understood all of the Do's and Don'ts of delivering music to my classes. Based on the technique offered in this podcast, I'm realizing I still have a lot to learn...  Dennis Mellon is one of those...

ICI/PRO Podcast # 185 – Is Your Club or Studio Ready to Offer Winter Training?

by John | May 29, 2017 | PRO Podcasts

As today marks the start of the Indoor Cycling season, I felt it would be helpful to you to explore the concept of Winter Training with a real expert on the subject, Gene Nacey from Cycling Fusion. Gene has been offering a comprehensive Winter Training program for...

ICI/PRO Podcast #210 Give them a rain day ride!

by John | May 11, 2017 | PRO Podcasts

"Hey John - If it's raining tomorrow will you have an indoor ride for us?" The question came to me from a member while I was in Amy's class last Saturday. The Sunday following was the annual "Ironman" ride which is typically nasty weather and the forecast was for lots...

ICI PRO Podcast 368 – Does Intensity Trump Duration?

by John | Feb 20, 2017 | Engage Your Students, Free Podcasts, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, PRO Podcasts, Training With Power

Do Indoor Cycling Classes really need to be 45-60 minutes - to provide the health and fitness benefits expected by our participants? Asked another way: If your studio offered classes that were shorter (say 30 minutes), while still just as effective as 3/4 or a full...

ICI/PRO Podcast #188 – Master Instructor & Sports Nutritionist Dr. Joan Kent

by John | Feb 3, 2015 | Free Podcasts, Health and Wellness, PRO Podcasts

2/3/2015 UPDATE: ICI/PRO contributor Joan Kenk Ph.D. has published a new book on Sugar Addiction! So to celebrate her success I thought it would be helpful to republish her interview from 2011 - it was previously only for ICI/PRO members. The first thirty seconds of...