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ICI/PRO Podcast 339 Understanding the floors and ceilings of training with power
I prefer to limit the mathematical computations many Instructors typically ask of their classes. For example you'd never hear me say; "now I want everyone at 85% of their FTP" or... "this next interval is 30 seconds in Zone 5B which is 103 to 106% of your LT/AT heart rate followed by 2 minutes in Zone 3 = 90%-93%"... everybody got that? Then let's GO!!! I'll admit that part of this is due to my phobia of math. It's also because I recognise that there are a wide diversity of personalities riding in front of me. Sure, I've got a few engineers who could probably spit out the square root of their FTP between pedal strokes if you asked, but it's my impression that the majority of folks in your class would prefer that you leave the math for times when they have a calculator handy 🙂 Just this...
ICI PRO Podcast 368 – Does Intensity Trump Duration?
Do Indoor Cycling Classes really need to be 45-60 minutes - to provide the health and fitness benefits expected by our participants? Asked another way: If your studio offered classes that were shorter (say 30 minutes), while still just as effective as 3/4 or a full...
ICI/PRO Podcast #155 – Do we need to take a step back and stand down?
Are we losing some of the people in our classes with all this talk of; Max HR =bad & Threshold HR = good, T1 & T2, Training Zones, Functional Threshold Power, Watts, Kilo-calories, etc...? Spinning® & Indoor Cycling has been around for over 15 years and...
ICI/PRO Podcast #237 – Scripted Starts and Flawless Finales Part 2
Now here's part 2 As promised, ICI/PRO members will enjoy hearing part 2 of my interview with Lawrence Biscontini where he describes the importance of a scripted transition, as part of "Scripted Starts and Flawless Finales". I didn't address this during the interview...
Free Sound Effects Friday – 30 Minutes of Bicycle Racing Audio From EpicPlanet.tv
Special treat from Allen Jones at EpicPlanet.tv - 30 minutes of audio from an actual Criterium bike race you can use to add realism to any Race Day profile! It starts with the Race Director announcing "Cat 4 racers... take your mark, get set, go!!!! Then it ends with...
ICI/PRO Podcast #132 – Aerobic Base Building with Tom Scotto
Tom Scotto with Cycling Fusion provides this informative PRO Podcast / Audio PROfile Hybrid Here is the link for ICI/PRO members to participate for free on Saturday Jan 15th (day one) of Cycling Fusion's 12 week Winter Training Simulcast. I have been told that PRO...
ICI/PRO Podcast #65 – Janet Toussaint on Selling Your Class On Endurance Training
This Podcast is was last published on Feb 2, 2017, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Continuing this week's focus on "selling endurance" - please enjoy this Podcast from our archives...
ICI/PRO Podcast 299 – Power and your Playlist… don't make it too hard
Stages Indoor Cycling's Dunte Hector joins me to discuss his ideas about integrating power, while using your existing music playlists. Brilliant in its simplicity and so easy to implement... I wish I had thought of it myself. Learn Dunte's trick below. We actually...
ICI/PRO Podcast #136 – Four reasons you should consider a newsletter with ICI/PRO member Bill Roach Pt2
Here's part 2 of my interview with ICI/PRO Member Bill Roach where we get into details about how you can create your own email newsletter. Here is the outline we worked off of for this interview. Download the full transcript of this intervew...
ICI/PRO Podcast #233 – The Anatomy of a Profile
What are the component parts necessary to create an effective Indoor Cycling Class Profile? Tom Scotto joins me to discuss what he's calling The Anatomy of a Profile in the latest episode our ICI/PRO member's only PRO/Podcasts. Download the transcript of this podcast....
ICI/PRO Podcast 0021 – 2018 Holiday Ride Podcast
This week features the 2018 Holiday ride from Joey. The ride is primarily focused towards strength, but there is a fair mix of cadence work. Good luck and have fun. Joey Get all of the ride details HERE. Get all of the ride details HERE. Joey's "2018 Holiday...
ICI/PRO Podcast #99 – Pt 2 Analyzing Indoor Cycling Techniques from a Personal Trainer’s Perspective
Here is part two of our conversation with Doug Rusho. Listen to the Podcast below https://indoorcycleinstructor.com.s3.amazonaws.com/099_Doug_pt2.mp3
The Weekly Ride – 07/09/18 Strength
Welcome to the The Weekly Ride by Cycling Fusion Ok, this is the week that I have been working towards, this is our new era of The Weekly Ride. This week and moving forward you will get: Full Ride PDF Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist File to Download the Ride...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0018 – 100818 Drills And Skills Ride Delivered by Amy
“This weeks ride is from Amy! - This is a copy of one of the rides that Amy does during the Cycling Fusion Certifications to show the new instructors a sampling of various drills that they can use to build their rider”™s skills.” Joey Short version of...
ICI/PRO Podcast #144 – Coach Kenji Freedman Full Interview
Because we always want to save the best for our ICI/PRO members, here is the full version of my interview with Coach Kenji Freedman. Kenji wears many hats; USA Elite Level Cycling Coach, Master Trainer at Boston Sports Clubs and Master Cycling Coach with Stage 5...
ICI/PRO Podcast #191 – Selling endurance to your class
As you and your class transition into February 2017, it's often beneficial to begin adding some additional time in the saddle. Longer classes should (and often need to) be at a lower intensity. So while a longer, endurance focused class has value, getting members to...
ICI/PRO Podcast 346 Double Pyramid Intervals Class Audio Profile from Chrispins
I love teaching pyramid profiles in my classes and I find that it’s a ride that I return to again and again. The idea of the pyramid is quite simple and there are many different ways to create profiles using the basic premise. With this particular profile, we are...
ICI/PRO Podcast #163 — Tom Scotto on 2T/3Z Heart Rate Training Pt 2
Here is the continuation of my interview with Master Instructor Tom Scotto where we discuss if the 2 Threshold / 3 Zone system could have application in a power based class. During our conversation we discuss the idea of recruiting a number of our very intelligent...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0015 – 082018 70s Endurance Ride Delivered
This weeks ride is from me, Joey! - “In all honesty, I was dreading putting together this week”™s ride. My classes have been after me to put together a few theme rides, which I almost never do. This weeks ride is focused on music from the 1970s. I am in the...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0011 – 071618 Increasing Tension Ride Delivered
This ride is from Joey!! - “This was a fun ride to create. This is one of my favorite types of classes. I love the increasing tension class because it builds endurance, builds strength, and teaches the riders how to manage their tension Short version of the...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0020 – 120718 2017 Holiday Ride Podcast
This weeks ride is from Joey. It is a recording of the 2017 Holiday ride as a warmup to this year's 2018 Holiday ride. Good luck and have fun. Joey Get all of the ride details HERE. Get all of the ride details HERE. Joey's "121817 Holiday 60" Playlist 1: "Linus...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0019 – 111218 High Hopes Ride Delivered by Dave Norfleet
This weeks ride is from Dave Norfleet, the creator of My Fitness DJ! - This is Dave”™s first ride with us, but we hope there will be many more on the way. Good luck and have fun. Joey Full version of the ride PDF is available HERE. Get all of the ride details...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0017 – 100118 80s Endurance Ride Delivered
This weeks ride is from Joey! - “This ride was fun to put together. You will recognize all of the music, and be tempted to sing along with most of it. This is a really hard ride. Normally, we structure endurance rides to begin with a higher cadence so that it...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0014 – 080618 Boombayah Ride Delivered
This ride is from Gene!! - “PLEASE: Listen to the podcast of Gene delivering this ride at www.indoorcycleinstructor.com (ICI/Pro). This class is a mixed class that was pretty hard. I hope you enjoy this ride as much as I enjoyed riding and recording it.” Joey...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0013 – 073018 Explosive Strength Ride Delivered
This ride is from Joey!! - “PLEASE: Listen to the podcast of Joey (me) delivering this ride at www.indoorcycleinstructor.com (ICI/Pro). This class is focused on explosive power with some seated and standing strength that is primarily used to pre-exhaust the...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0012 – 072318 Interval Heaven Ride Delivered
This ride is from Gene Nacey!! - “This week”™s episode of The Weekly Ride was an amazing pleasure for me; I was able to take, and record, Gene Nacey delivering this weeks ride, which he authored. As an instructor, I find that I have very little time to get out...
The Weekly Ride – 07/23/18 Interval Heaven by Gene Nacey
Welcome to the The Weekly Ride by Cycling Fusion Ok, this is the week that I have been working towards, this is our new era of The Weekly Ride. This week and moving forward you will get: Full Ride PDF Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist File to Download the Ride...
ICI Podcast 0009 – Own Your Customers
ICI/PRO Podcast host Joey Stabile talks with Suhail Maqsood of the Wheel House in San Francisco and John Bogosian of Zingfit about the importance of keeping your customers. This was a great conversation, and many of us overlook the most valuable asset that we...
The Weekly Ride – 07/16/18 Increasing Tension
Welcome to the The Weekly Ride by Cycling Fusion Ok, this is the week that I have been working towards, this is our new era of The Weekly Ride. This week and moving forward you will get: Full Ride PDF Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist File to Download the Ride...
ICI/PRO Podcast 0007 – Ride Delivery App My Fitness DJ with Dave Norfleet
Meet Dave Norfleet, the creator of an amazing Indoor Cycling Class ride delivery and Cycling Class Profile app My Fitness DJ. Joey and Dave talk about the app and class structure and design through this 50 minute episode. We have a special treat for you with a FREE...
ICI Podcast 0004 – Robin Robertson and Cycle Moles
ICI/PRO Podcast host Joey has an amazing conversation with Robin Robertson and her innovative program Cycle Moles. Find the file here: We have edited the following information from Robin's site. You can reach the site at:...
ICI/PRO Podcast 296 – You can develop a 1,000 Watt Presence with help from Alexa Fischer
My guest in this PRO Podcast episode wants to help you develop a 1,000 Watt Presence & express yourself brilliantly. It starts with "taking a personal inventory" of yourself interacting with and teaching your class. Listen as communication expert Alexa Fischer...
ICI/PRO Podcast 305 – A Playlist Technique I Never Considered
I've taught Indoor Cycling classes for about 15 years and thought I understood all of the Do's and Don'ts of delivering music to my classes. Based on the technique offered in this podcast, I'm realizing I still have a lot to learn... Dennis Mellon is one of those...
ICI/PRO Podcast # 185 – Is Your Club or Studio Ready to Offer Winter Training?
As today marks the start of the Indoor Cycling season, I felt it would be helpful to you to explore the concept of Winter Training with a real expert on the subject, Gene Nacey from Cycling Fusion. Gene has been offering a comprehensive Winter Training program for...
ICI/PRO Podcast #210 Give them a rain day ride!
"Hey John - If it's raining tomorrow will you have an indoor ride for us?" The question came to me from a member while I was in Amy's class last Saturday. The Sunday following was the annual "Ironman" ride which is typically nasty weather and the forecast was for lots...
ICI/PRO Podcast #188 – Master Instructor & Sports Nutritionist Dr. Joan Kent
2/3/2015 UPDATE: ICI/PRO contributor Joan Kenk Ph.D. has published a new book on Sugar Addiction! So to celebrate her success I thought it would be helpful to republish her interview from 2011 - it was previously only for ICI/PRO members. The first thirty seconds of...
The Power of 3 – Three Song Harmonically Mixed Indoor Cycling Set – “Stairway to Heaven”
The Power of 3 - "Stairway To Heaven" "Rhiannon" by Stevie Nicks "Come On Eileen" by Dexie's Midnight Runners "Stairway To Heaven" by Heart For years I had been patiently waiting for the facilities I instruct in to upgrade their bikes to use power. When these...
Three months of Spotify for just a buck
Here's a great deal for anyone who's been dragging their feet on subscribing to Spotify. Sign up now and get three months for $0.99 - this is for USA customers, you'll need to check to see if the offer is available in your country. If you're concerned about learning...
ICI/PRO Podcast 314 – What Are My Strengths? Constructive feedback help from Cameron Chinatti
Master Trainer Cameron Chinatti from Stages Indoor Cycling joins me to offer suggestions on how you can solicit constructive feedback... and then what to do with it once you receive it. Cameron's handout begins: Dear _____________________________________________ As a...
Big change to your “Super Secret iTunes RSS Feed”!
Are you taking advantage of our Super Secret iTunes RSS Feed to listen to our Audio Class Profiles - through your computer or portable device [wlm_firstname]? If so, we've made a significant change that will simplify finding just the right profile for your next class...
ICI/PRO Podcast 276 – Successfully sell your new class or programming idea to management!
If you're anything like me, good ideas are easy to come by - especially when it comes to "ideas" about how to improve my class, changes (desperately) needed at our studio and new formats / programming we should be introducing as new classes. But unfortunately many of...
ICI/PRO Podcast #247 — Learn RealRyder Class Planning from Douglas Brooks
My interview with Douglas Brooks continues with a discussion of RealRyder's class planning - it maybe the exact opposite of how you create your profile. Listen below to find out why. Show notes: During our discussion Douglas references their class planning template -...
ICI/PRO Podcast #246 – Amy Macgowan teaches us how to bring a Waltz into our classes.
I've described her at times as the Human Metronome for good reason - the girl knows how to follow a beat. And yes, when she and I dance, she leads. As the Senior Group Fitness Instructor here, Amy has skills she's developed from teaching and cuing aerobics classes...
ICI/PRO Podcast #207 – Understanding FTP Functional Threshold Power with Cameron Chinatti
Functional Threshold Power, better known as FTP, is the basis for establishing individual training zones using power/watts. Now that I'm teaching power based classes I've developed some questions about FTP and asked STAGES Indoor Cycling's Cameron Chinatti to answer...
ICI/PRO Podcast #201 – HIIT vs Endurance Training with Micah Zuhl
Doctoral student Micah Zuhl joins me to discuss an article he co-wrote with Dr. Len Kravitz entitled HIIT vs. Continuous Endurance Training: Battle of the Aerobic Titans It's not available to the public but IDEA members can read the article here. I had initially...
ICI/PRO Podcast #162 – Tom Scotto on 2T/3Z Heart Rate Training Pt 1
I asked Master Instructor Tom Scotto for his thoughts on Part 1 - Part 2 and Part3 of Is a 20 Minute Threshold Field Test realistic for your class? Specifically I wanted to discuss the third article where I introduced the Two Threshold / Three Zone (2T/3Z) Heart Rate...
ICI Podcast #106 – Are you sprinting properly?
Jennifer used ICI/PRO Podcast #105 — Explosive Power Audio PROfile with Tom Scotto from Stage 5 Cycling in her class last week. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using or...