Jesse Piersol is a frequent contributor to the Spinning News and also an Adjunct Professor at West Chester University. There she teaches Public Speaking as well as Business and Professional Speech Communications. We discuss an article she wrote for the June 2007 issue – Literally Speaking. Jesse explains: “I’ve found that fundamental elements of literature, such as setting, character, plot, and point of view can turn an uninspired ride into
It’s a great day to become an ICI/PRO Member!
ICI/PRO Members can login here We would love having you as an ICI/PRO Member! What a great deal, $1.00 trial for 7 days and then $9.95* per month. Your subscription starts as a $1.00 7 day trial so you can see if ICI/PRO is right for you. Feel free to call us if you have a question 412-445-5089 * New ICI/PRO Members get access to the past eight years of archived,
ICI Podcast 13 Conquering Instructor Burnout
My guest for this Podcast is Dr. Haley Perlus. Haley and I discuss Indoor Cycling Instructor Burnout, what it is, where it comes from and how to conquer it! Haley is a doctor of sport and exercise psychology. She is an expert at empowering individuals to achieve peak performance. In addition to her expertise in exercise psychology, Haley has been an indoor cycle instructor for 11 years. She’s one of
ICI Podcast 35 Are you a Balanced Instructor
Sport and Exercise Psychology Expert, Dr. Haley Perlus and I discuss the responses to a question I asked a while back; “What frustrates you as an Indoor Cycling Instructor?” I found that after reviewing the 80 responses I could divide the act of teaching an effective and entertaining Indoor Cycling Class into three categories: Foundation – class profile, training zones Presentation – communication and interpersonal skills Media – music &
Using Music – An Instructional Series
This is post one in a multi-post series that will explain how to use and select music to compliment your class. As the series progresses, I will be sure to include the links to the previous posts so that the entire series can be found in the latest post. As an instructor, music can become the most challenging part of any indoor class; however it can be one of
The Power of 3 – Three Song Harmonically Mixed Music Sets, Let’s Go Country!
I’m not embarrassed to say that I like country music. Country is a genre that many indoor cycling instructor avoid, but I embrace it. I get more complements about playing country music than any other genre. Country music IS popular and has a HUGE following. I live in Denver and a few weeks ago U2 was playing the Pepsi Center, a 20,000 seat venue and Luke Bryan was playing Mile
Like Peanut Butter and Jelly…
The TRX Suspension Trainer and Indoor Cycling look like they were meant for each other. Check out this video from Instructor – Personal Trainer Pam Leno where she demonstrates the Cycling/Strength fusion class she calls: Buff, Bike & Balance! Here is a link to learn more about the TRX If this is interesting to you you may want to listen to Amy’s interview on Group Fitness Talk Radio with Fraser
ICI Podcast 17 Heart Zones USA Indoor Cycling Certification
This is a little older, but still incredible information, Joey Dr. Alinda Perrine, O.D., M.P.H. and Red Jersey / Master Trainer with Heart Zones USA conducted the Level 1 & 2 Indoor Cycling certification programs I completed during the Active Healthy Living conference this past weekend. I felt the program was very well presented and would prepare a new instructor to teach a very effective class. Alinda is a true
Are you on Twitter?
I am. You can follow me – http://twitter.com/ICIPodcast I was sitting in the Airport and started thinking about how useful Twitter could be to communicate with my Indoor Cycling Class regulars. Many people set up Twitter to send updates to their phone. I could… Encourage attendance Let them know what’s coming next. Give advanced notice of each class profile. Offer words of encouragement. Ask “where has so-and-so been? Anyone seen
ICI/PRO Podcast #66 – The Endurance Connection Audio PROfile
, 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 Spotify PRO/Playlist! We have made every attempt to replicate the original playlist. In some instances the tracks specified were unavailable in Spotify. When necessary we have substituted individual
Cadence Revolution Podcast #128 Intro
Now I feel very important 🙂 Keith at Cadence Revolution used my intro to Podcast #128. Check it out http://cadencerevolution.com/index.php/2009/08/cadence-revolution-128/
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