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 this one for your Halloween themed playlist!
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 the orchestral sound allows your riders to focus on the ride and really work on form and function. His newest work is from the motion picture everyone is talking about, Dunkirk. Clocking in at around 8 minutes, Supermarine is one of my favorite tracks. (Also check out Impulse and Home.)
Starting on a flat road, bring it up to a climb (alternating seated/standing) at around the 2:00 mark, adding gear every minute. Things get serious in the final two minutes. Push with heavy gear all the way to the finish!
Supermarine by Hans Zimmer from Dunkirk (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) iTunes link
Studio Owner Leslie Grosshauser
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 Rate metrics.
Here's more about Leslie Grosshauser
Leslie has been teaching and training in the fitness Industry for over 25 years. Inspiring the world to workout and have fun are the key ingredients in all of Leslie’s program. Leslie has a wide variety of experience ranging from Managing and Directing Group Exercise and Personal Training in Hospital based centers, National Fitness Chains and small Boutique studios.
Leslie loves the world of competition and that is why she is so passionate about S&L Tri-CycleFit studio. Leslie has always had a vision to create a place where people can get a great workout, have fun and fulfill their competitive edge. Leslie has been teaching indoor cycling for over 15 years, loving every minute of the ride, she has created several creative formats to keep people smiling and coming back for more!
Leslie is currently a Master trainer for Polar Electro, The Cardio GX Program, she is also a Master Trainer and Presenter for the Hollywood workout “Piloxing”, Leslie is also a Fitness Educator/Presenter for SCW Fitness Education where she presents several of her own programs and educational seminars around the United States. Leslie has presented at several of the major Fitness industry Tradeshows such as IHRSA, Club Industry, Athletic Business Conferences and several others. Leslie has presented Internationally for FreeMotion Fitness where she launched the Group Free Motion program that she created.
Leslie was the 1999 National Aerobic Champion and also competed in the world of Body Building. Leslie loves the connection that the group classes create and that is why she has dedicated her life to designing fun group exercise programming.
Listen to my interview with Leslie below or subscribe to our free Podcast in iTunes.
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Originally posted 2013-02-24 13:59:23.
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 you have a favorite cover song that you're using in your classes? Please share in the comment section.
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.
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 by – Live Edit Aurora
Performance display and tracking software – Performance IQ
Indoor Cycles: Spinner® Blade Ion
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Originally posted 2014-08-05 13:39:19.