This week’s favorite track has a tribal/trance sound that will have your riders entranced by the beat. They won’t want to give up until the finish line. It’s Great Spirit by Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici and it’s pretty amazing. Here’s what one online review had to say: “Great Spirit” opens up with a buildup that progresses with the tribal vocals of Hilight Tribe. The track then transitions to the
Keeping It FUN – Indoor Cycling’s Guide To The Wireless World
Congratulations! You have decided to take the leap and open an Indoor Cycling studio…you’re not alone. Dedicated Indoor Cycling studios are growing in popularity and numbers. Owning an Indoor Cycling studio is FUN and like any other new small business adventure, not without obstacles. Let’s assume that you’ve done all your research, found the perfect location, pulled permits, hired an architect, created a logo, chosen your bikes, learned new
Favorite Track(s) of The Week
Here’s an fun and educational drill to try with your riders and three killer songs to kick it up a notch! It’s important that your riders get a feel for what different rpm’s feel like and that they have some time to play with the resistance at each rpm, especially if you are using bikes with no readout. Here’s a drill that I use often in my classes: We ride
Favorite Track Of The Week
Here’s a simple yet effective 4-minute drill you can use in your class today. Sprints, surges, accelerations: whatever you like to call them-you’re going to be doing four of them. This song is perfect for 30 second work efforts followed by 30 seconds of recovery. It’s the newest single from the rock band X-Ambassadors (also try Unsteady, Renegades and Jungle) and it’s going to rock your next profile! *TIP* Save
Favorite Track of The Week
Movie soundtracks are great places to find fresh new tunes for your cycling classes. If you want to incorporate this type of music into your classes but you’re not sure where to start, Hans Zimmer is your guy. He has composed music for over 150 films and he’s one of my favorites when I’m searching for a serious climb or a chase sequence with a fast flat road. No lyrics paired with
ICI Podcast 252 Meet Studio Owner Leslie Grosshauser from S and L Tri Cycle Fit Studio
My guest for this episode of the Podcast is Studio Owner Leslie Grosshauser. Leslie launched S & L Tri-Cycle Fit Studio on the first of the year. I was excited to learn from her about a number of decisions she made, to differentiate her offering from other fitness competitors. Key among them were the purchase of Schwinn AC Performance cycles and the Performance IQ on-screen display system of each rider’s Power and Heart
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. Ring of Fire by Social Distortion (91 rpm) iTunes link I Want You To Want Me by Chris Isaak (102 rpm) iTunes link Do
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. http://indoorcycleinstructor.com.s3.amazonaws.com/321_Pure_Energy.mp3 Studio Specifications: Opened April 1st 2014 Formats offered: Spinning, Yoga, Barre, Aerial Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Boxing and Ugi + wellness programs. 6,000 sq ft, broken into 5 studios Website designed
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 well. Here are a few great ideas for you to include along with suggestions on how to use them! Hope your summer is
Starting an Indoor Cycling or Spinning® studio….can it work?
You’re passionate about fitness, you love indoor cycling and you may even be an outstanding instructor yourself. You recognize the amazing energy in a great class, and you’ve also seen a lot of poor or mediocre classes that frustrate you. Maybe you’ve wondered if a dedicated studio can make money? Should you start your own studio? Great questions. While not nearly as common as yoga studios, there are
Favorite Track of The Week
This new release from Harry Styles‘ self named album makes a great faster hill at around 74 rpm. It’s a totally different sound than you’re used to hearing from the One Direction star, and it will definitely rock your next class. Here is Kiwi: Kiwi by Harry Styles iTunes link While you’re checking out the newest releases, don’t overlook this one by Robin Schulz and James Blunt called OK. As
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