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Between sessions last weekend Master Instructor Cameron Chinatti took me aside and told me how impressed she was with the quality of Instructors at the conference. Wanting for you to hear it first hand, I invited Cameron back for a post conference interview for the latest episode of the ICI Podcast.
We also discussed Cameron's BIG RIDE where she had everyone working together as teams of 4 on the new FreeMotion S11.9 Indoor Cycles with Power.
The one hour video of the Saturday night BIG RIDE is now available for you at this link.
Coming to ICI/PRO Members Oct 10th - Cameron and I recorded a special PRO Podcast where she explains how she uses this format to introduce Power in a fun and inviting setting.
ICI/PRO members will be able to download Cameron's complete PROfile.pdf so you can introduce this class to your club or studio as early as next week.
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Originally posted 2011-10-07 14:32:07.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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Hello,
Looked like a great time. How would you create this workout without Freemotion bikes?
Pat
Pat,
I’m sure Cameron will have a creative answer for you. She is so good at that.
Having done the ride, I would mention that is was as much an exploration of the capabilities of the Freemotion S11.9 as it was a workout.
It was also not for the faint of heart. Please remember, Cameron delivered this workout to a ballroom full of indoor cycle instructors. I would say that by definition, there were no beginners.
Hello,
We have Star Trac spinning bikes without wattage at our gym and was just wondering how to incorporate this type of ride into our current program. I could tell by watching the video that people were caught up in the competition and that you would have to be careful with that in your normal cycling class of participants. Chuck, I am interested in one of your Blink heart rate monitors and was wondering if there was going to be a discounted price for ICI/PRO members. I told my group fitness director about them and she seems to be interested. I would like to be able to show one off to try and help sales. Let me know what I need to do.
Thanks,
Pat
Hey Pat,
Great question!
When John posts the PRO-podcast and PROfile, you’ll get to hear a bit more about the basis for the ride and the hidden agenda, so to speak. Additionally, the PROfile includes a section that is geared towards cueing without power or metrics. Hopefully, that will provide you with some good content for your classes.
As Chuck mentions, a large part of this ride was about orienting the attendees to the new FreeMotion cycles because only a handful had even seen the console at this point during the weekend. As you can probably see from the video, It was by no means a “training” session, rather it was a fun, social experiment that incorporates new tools and observation.
Interestingly enough, when I do this ride at one of my facilities where we do NOT have these bikes, people get just as competitive! It’s funny, but the competitive spirit can survive even without any information to base one’s performance. It really boils down to the fact that when people start to cheer each other on the whole environment becomes more friendly (even if it’s semi-competitive).
If after the PROfile comes out, you still have questions, fire away!!
Cheers,
Cameron
Hello,
Thanks for the response. I look forward to hearing the podcast. Nice job of presenting.
Pat
wow! Awesome. yes, high intensity for the well trained. BUT, by golly, if anything, you can take away all the positive cueing, affirmations, coaching, energy, & training and always apply that for different levels based on the group with or without these bikes. I think this is more importantly about feeling confident, helping others to conveying that to others on a “team”. forget the numbers. we build positive interactions among others, a great business team building event. I couldn’t write fast enough.
cameron, you have such a “gift” and don’t think it goes unnoticed. even here in indiana i was so excited after watching this video. thanks for all the new cues and ideas to add to my classes as i embark on a new journey of finding new cycling studios with a professioinal, cycling specific program as my former studio closed the cycling program to make way for TRX.
Cameron,
do you coach indoor cycling in the nashville area? if so would you mind sharing where?
we have friends there with whom we visit and and done a few rides and classes with me when visiting. I would love to refer them to you or a great cycling studio, as well as, one for us when we visit.
thanks a ton.
ride strong
renee
Thank you Pat & Renee for your kind words and keen observations!
Renee: Even though I love suspension training I’m sorry your facility chose it over indoor cycling ( insert super frowny face here!). Unfortunately, this practice is more common than you may think. Management can easily envision profit-programming with TRX but they don’t yet realize that they same can ( and should! ) be done with indoor cycling. Now with cycles that can provide accurate feedback, facilities can charge for customized programming options. Hmmm…. I think this may be another article in the making 🙂
To answer your question about my teaching locale… In Nashville, I teach at 2 facilities that do NOT have power or the FreeMotion cycles for that matter. The Donelson-Hermitage YMCA ( part of the middle-TN YMCA organization ) is technically my home club. I also teach for Vanderbilt University at a facility dedicated to doctors and hospital staff. That facility is closed to the public. We are in the process of transitioning a studio in Franklin, TN to the S11.9 bikes and Stages indoor cycling education. When that info is made public, I’ll be certain to share the good news!
In all honesty, the majority of my teaching time is spent at conferences or full-day trainings these days. In fact, I’m scheduled to be in Fort Wayne next month. Is that close to you?
Thanks again for the great feedback Gang– good stuff!
Cheers,
Cameron
ohhhhhh, pinch me. fort wayne? really!!!!!! 2hrs. away. when and what will the training be? Is it open for outside registrations and if so where can i do that?
too bad about Vanderbilt but Franklin is sure doable. we had dinner at the Grocery and breakfast at the Loveless Cafe. wonderful but all that barbecue, biscuits, grits, and beer made for a very needed workout on the bike. Please keep me posted on the Franklin opening and i will check out your other location for possibilities. Your follow up podcast was good listening and the profile pdf very helpful. I see a lot of possibilities for this as you say even in facilities without bikes with power. What a treat and much appreciated.
Hey Renee, the training is at the Parkview YMCA is on 11/12/11. Last I’ve heard it’s sold out, but they’re considering two days of training back-to-back! The person you need to talk to is our Stages coordinator Anne. The easiest way is to go to http://www.stagesindoorcycling.com and fill out the form field requesting info on the front page. All of those go directly to her and she’s wicked fast at replies :o) Let her know that we talked! Hooray!!
thanks cameron,
I will check into this asap.
renee