My original concept for the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast back in 2008 was simple and yet unique; use the power of an Internet Radio Show, delivered through iTunes, to provide a platform for the many voices in our industry. The show wouldn't be "about me" or a few self described "experts", but rather my vision was for a vehicle that would be truly inclusive of the most progressive manufactures and education providers in our industry. ®
Over the past three years we have executed on this vision through partnerships with;
- CyclingFusion
- Keiser Indoor Cycling
- Stages Indoor Cycling — FreeMotion Fitness
- Heart Zones
- Zoning Fitness
- Pearl iZumi and a number of others.
Now I'm very excited to introduce to you our latest partner:
The Indoorcycling Group (ICG) in support of LIVESTRONG® Fitness
With ICG / Livestrong MI's Dosta Dedic and Kimberly Treadway at Club Industry
To start things off I would like you to meet Jim Karanas, Program Director for the Indoorcycling Group (ICG for short). In this interview Jim and I discuss his 30 year experience in fitness, ICG, their relationship with LIVESTRONG® Fitness and touch on the fantastic FREE continuing education resources available to you from ICG.
The Indoorcycling Group supporting LIVESTRONG® fitness has made a substantial commitment to both sponsor our efforts here and to provide educational articles and Audio PROfiles for our ICI/PRO members. This is going to be a fabulous year 🙂
Check out the Indoorcycling Group (ICG) and here's information about the LIVESTRONG S Series Indoor Cycle
You can see samples of the Virtual Active Video Here.
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Originally posted 2011-10-21 09:50:43.
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 John,
Enjoyed the podcast. Thanks for all your hard work to make this partnership happen. In the podcast there was mention of the Virtual Active website. I know that you have mentioned this earlier, but have you been able to use any of their DVD’s in your class and if so what was the reaction?
Thanks,
Pat
Thanks Pat,
Missed that and I’ll add the link now. My classes have enjoyed the video, especially at Cycle Quest where they have big screen HD TVs. My only complaint is that they are too short for my normal 60 minute class. I’ve have expressed this and Virtual Active has said they have plans to offer longer videos in the future.
Hello Pat,
I have used the DVD’s in my classes as well. They love them because they are so well done. There is also a choice at the beginning of each DVD as to whether you want the “coaching” aspect or not. If you choose to use the coaching, the instructor is in the upper left corner and does not interfere with the beautiful fluidity of the video itself.
I agree with John, in that they are a bit short, but I am using that to my advantage at the moment and going after T2 discovery after the DVD is finished. It doesn’t matter at that point, as my class is completely internally focused upon this discovery and wouldn’t be watching the video anyway.
Amy