Comparing Spinning’s® Friction to Stages – Keiser or Schwinn Magnetic Resistance

by John | Jan 29, 2021 | Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Product Reviews, Training With Power

NOTE: this was a previous review from 2013 that continues to remain accurate when applied to any of the magnetic friction Indoor Cycles available today. Many Indoor Cycle manufacturers claim a connection with cycling outdoors: 100% Authentic – Spinning is...

Demystifying power for the runners in your classes

by John | Jan 14, 2021 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, KEEPING IT FUN, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power

John, I'm still confused by this power stuff… where should I be riding? How many watts should I be seeing on my monitor, because I'm no where close to my body weight? I get questions similar to this frequently from members. My answers has evolved over time: I...

Indoor Cycling Power Research Study Launches

by Gino | Dec 15, 2020 | Instructor Training, Training With Power

My last blog post was ended with this statement: “This blog represents the first in a series that will be exploring power and how we can make it more accessible, more understandable, more reliable, and more straight forward to teach with.” To live up to those lofty...

Ride indoors with a Pro Cyclist and he’ll have you doing high cadence standing climbs

by John | Nov 27, 2020 | KEEPING IT FUN, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power

This is cool! Professional cyclist Alex Howes taught a class at the Peloton Cycle studio in Manhattan. This article explains how Alex taught what was only his second Indoor Cycling class. My guess is that he doesn't have a IC cert – not that it...

Tabata = Effective? ACE says YES!

by John | Oct 16, 2020 | Engage Your Students, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power, Zone based Heart Rate Training

I just read a press release and accompanying article from the ACE – The American Console on Exercise PRO SOURCE magazine about their study to gauge the effectiveness of High Intensity Training (HIT). Is Tabata All It's Cracked Up To Be? “It seems like everything...

You’re an engine… act like it.

by John | Oct 13, 2020 | Big Box Instructor, Instructor Training, Master Instructor Blog, Training With Power

As a followup to Part 1, a question for you; Are you a Ferrari or a Peterbilt? I have a friend, a very accomplished cyclist, who fancies himself a Ferrari. To look at Eddy you'd have to agree; he's long, lean and very sharp looking. But to ride with him may have you...