220 – Your Age = Crap
Paul Camerer, AKA Pink House, is walking proof that (220 - your age, shoe size, mailing address, phone number ... or anything else) will not give you an accurate Maximum Heart Rate number to base your training zones. Paul is 91 (92 this December) and regularly rides...
ICI Podcast 174 How You Sound Master Class Featuring Jim Karanas from ICG the Indoor Cycling Group
As a special treat we're providing this Podcast episode to everyone! All week we have been discussing How You Sound and I thought you maybe interest in hearing a class from another Master Indoor Cycling Instructor! This time it’s Master Trainer Jim Karanas with the...
Favorite Track(s) of The Week
Happy Friday! It's time for my 'Favorite Track(s) of the week! In keeping with last week's theme, I've been all about Shazaming (is that even a word??) commercials. The first song I've been using a lot lately was released back in March but somehow has slipped my...
Favorite Track of The Week
Today I'm taking you way back with some covers of classic songs that will feel new again in your next class. Well....almost new-even the covers go quite a few years back but they're definitely worth revisiting. Both of these songs work well as faster flat roads....
Power’s Second Coming for Indoor Cycling
I’m going to go out on a limb here (wow, that’s new for me right? NOT!) and say that we will see a resurgence of interest in Power this year. It’s not rocket science nor spooky soothsaying, it’s just logical from my point of view. When the Keiser & Schwinn...
ICI Podcast 321 – Meet Spinning® studio owner Suzanne Olson from Pure Energy
Spinning® studio owner Suzanne Olson, along with her 4 partners, runs Pure Energy in Paoli, PA . Suzanne joins me to discuss how she ensures a quality experience for her participants, in their multi-format fitness studio. Pure Energy's Facebook page....
ICI/PRO Podcast #66 – The Endurance Connection Audio PROfile
[firstname], teaching an endurance PROfile is all about keeping them engaged and focused. Listen as Master Instructor Janet Toussaint explains how she does it in her ride called The Endurance Connection. Here is the link to the companion printout Here's your...
Favorite Track of The Week
Summer is in full swing and with Independence Day coming up, you may want to consider a theme ride for your next class. While it may be difficult to collect enough themed songs for a Fourth of July playlist, you could definitely include some summer themed songs as...
Why Does Everyone Say to Pedal at 90 RPM?
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...
Class Builder now using Spotify Music Playlists!
Chrispins sent me a note earlier this week about how the iPhone/iPad Class Builder App will now work with Spotify playlists. Fantastic! I've been waiting for someone to create an Instructor App that uses Spotify. I have a sort of love-hate relationship with the...
ICI Podcast 306 – Bring some enjoyment to your Indoor Cycling classes
If you've spent any time coaching youth sports, you know that kids have little interest in learning skills and structured drills. They just want to play ball and have fun! As the coach of his two boy's baseball teams, popular Instructor Dennis Mellon understands his...