ICI/PRO Podcast 244 – Teaching Effective Beginner Indoor Cycling Classes

by John | Feb 18, 2025 | Free Podcasts, Teaching Intro Classes

"The most important Indoor Cycling class you'll ever take... will be the next one!" I've forgotten which Instructor I overheard saying this to a new participant, but it's completely true. We want new students returning to our classes every week. It's good for us...

ICI/PRO Podcast 297 – Cycle Action Audio PROfile with Coach Robin Robertson

by John | Jun 18, 2020 | Audio PROfiles, Instructor Training, Teaching Intro Classes

In our latest Audio Class PROfile, USA Cycling Coach Robin Robertson suggests we all get back to the basics of form fundamentals. From time to time it is always good to get back to basics with form fundamentals.  Form is often overlooked and not practiced enough. ...

ICI Podcast 0004 – Robin Robertson and Cycle Moles

by Joey Stabile | Mar 18, 2018 | Audio PROfiles, Free Podcasts, Instructor Tips and Tricks, Instructor Training, PRO Podcasts, Promote and Build Your Class, Teaching Intro Classes

ICI/PRO Podcast host Joey has an amazing conversation with Robin Robertson and her innovative program Cycle Moles. Find the file here:   We have edited the following information from Robin's site. You can reach the site at:...

Putting Heart Rate Monitors to Work, Part 2

by Jim Karanas | Aug 18, 2017 | Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Teaching Intro Classes, Zone based Heart Rate Training

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas This protocol, developed by Team ICG®, outlines a “first HRM experience” to help the student connect HR with perceived exertion. The last post covered the warm-up and Level 1. From here, the progression builds to greater levels...

Why Does Everyone Say to Pedal at 90 RPM?

by | Jul 1, 2017 | Best Practices, Master Instructor Blog, Teaching Intro Classes

Here is the simple answer: You'll be able to ride longer with less fatigue. You should have your feet attached to the pedal (either with toe cages or clipped in) to ride at 90 RPM comfortably if you are not used to this pedal speed. Here's the Science: 90 RPM recruits...

What’s the minimum age or height for a Spinning® or Indoor Cycling class?

by John | Mar 20, 2014 | Best Practices, Big Box Instructor, KEEPING IT FUN, New Instructor 101, Teaching Intro Classes

When I get the same question, from two ICI/PRO members, a week apart, it means I should probably write a post about the subject. First the questions: Hi John - I hope you are doing well and have the prospect of defrosting in the near future! A question came up at one...