Instructor Chris Nielsen was one of our Ultimate Instructor Class Profile winners with her Going the Distance profile!
Training Type: Endurance
HR Zones: 3-4
Effort: moderate to hard
Class length: 60 minutes, includes ~9 minutes for cool down and stretchThis profile was developed as part of a series to show that endurance classes can be as engaging and informative as rides with higher intensity. This class gives the instructor an opportunity to simultaneously address effort management, pedaling mechanics and related form issues, universal mental challenges and also introduce some outdoor bike safety topics. The intent in mixing all of these facets into one class is to help people understand that there is much more to an endurance ride than just mindless pedaling.
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Listen to Chris' presentation below or subscribe to our free Podcast in iTunes.
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Originally posted 2013-01-28 11:59:37.
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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Just to let you know, Chris, that I’ve listened to the audio and downloaded the the PDF and I love it to no end.
On my schedule for my first quarter training for this year.
Currently working through a marketing strategy at my gym whereby gym members get “points” towards some sort of prize for coming to group ex. classes so I’m dealing with the challenge of folk who’re there just to be there…..and annoying the heck out of the folk who’d appreciate this class profile what with their texting and conversating and whatnot.
I tell myself it’s an opportunity, but….
Vivienne
Loved this profile and so great to hear from a fellow Canadian especially from Nova Scotia.
Vivienne – I’m so glad that you enjoyed the profile. Your struggle with the new marketing strategy just reminds me again how lucky I am to be sole instructor at my facili. No funny business – just a serious approach to riding mixed with a lot of fun.
Michelle – Where do you live in Canada? If you ever get to Nova Scotia come to class or, better yet, ask me for some tips and ride the Cabot Trail. It is the trip of a lifetime.