by Joan Kent | Feb 26, 2021 | Big Box Instructor, Instructor Tips and Tricks
What do you do when you want to train but need a break from cycling? Indoor rowing is an excellent alternative. If you’re into power training, this is for you. Most of my teaching of indoor cycling was done in Performance Max, a program that included both...
by Joan Kent | Feb 7, 2021 | Master Instructor Blog
By Team ICG® Master Trainer Joan Kent It’s possible, even likely, that you have cycling class members with hypertension. It’s possible that they’ve been told by their doctors to cut back on salt in their diets. If not, it’s still...
by Joan Kent | Oct 25, 2020 | Engage Your Students, Master Instructor Blog
If you’re about to start teaching a class that includes both cycling and rowing, here are a few tips. Stay off the bike. To handle all the variables in a cycling/rowing class, you’ll need to be on your feet, moving around the room. Will you warm up?...
by Joan Kent | Oct 7, 2020 | Instructor Training
New Year’s Resolutions are upon us, but that doesn’t mean clear sailing. Things that can waylay resolutions are everywhere. Christmas candy will be on sale till early January, when the Valentine candy goes out and will be on display till February 14. February 15 it...
by Joan Kent | Oct 1, 2020 | Master Instructor Blog, Zone based Heart Rate Training
By Joan Kent Indoor cycling classes have become inextricably linked with dim lighting, and I’ve never understood why. Personally, I’m not crazy about training in the dark and will tell you why in a moment. Studio lighting is one of the factors involved in creating the...
