Training with Power
The Weekly Ride – 021119 Spinning Valentines Spotify
Welcome to the The Weekly Ride by Cycling Fusion Welcome to our new era of The Weekly Ride, you get: Full Ride PDF Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist File to Download the Ride directly into My Fitness DJ (Yes, no Programming) The Ride will be available for purchase...
Tips on making exercising entertaining for your class
I feel a bit sad (and confused) whenever I see an Instructor's comment to the effect of; "I'm not interested in entertaining my class." It's usually followed with something like; "my role in class is to coach people through effective exercise." or "people should just...
The Weekly Ride – 021119 Spinning Valentines Spotify
Welcome to the The Weekly Ride by Cycling Fusion Welcome to our new era of The Weekly Ride, you get: Full Ride PDF Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist File to Download the Ride directly into My Fitness DJ (Yes, no Programming) The Ride will be available for purchase...
Stop the Talkers – Step Three… Let's Fix This Today!
In part two we identified how the talkers act the way they do because of; cluelessness, a lack of respect for you and your class or they're challenging your position as the leader. Much of this could also apply to the texters/bring their own music/do their own thing...
What a difference correct mic settings make
Over the past week, I've observed or participated in 11 Indoor Cycling classes, lead by Master Trainers and everyday Instructors. In the very first class I attended, by a popular MI, I found myself critiquing the quality of her amplified voice. It was terrible. I...
ICI/PRO Podcast 248 – Going The Distance Audio PROfile With Chris Neilsen
Instructor Chris Nielsen was one of our Ultimate Instructor Class Profile winners with her Going the Distance profile! Training Type: Endurance HR Zones: 3-4 Effort: moderate to hard Class length: 60 minutes, includes ~9 minutes for cool down and stretch This profile...
Life Time Fitness to unveil their new EDGE Cycling format & LT Connect Heart Rate Display System
Updated 10/30 below Short notice... it's tomorrow night. Here's the email invitation I received: EDGE Cycle kick-off with Bahram Akradi & quests This will be the 1st class offering in Minnesota of our “new” EDGE CYCLE signature Indoor cycle format! Expect to have...
Thoughts from the Instructor Bike…Post #6 – If you don't do it outside…
I'm getting so tired of hearing indoor cycling instructors say "If you don't do it on a bike outside you shouldn't do it on a bike inside". This statement is repeated over and over again on social media. In Facebook groups like Indoor Cycling Instructors...
Thoughts from the Instructor Bike…Post #5 “I Ride Outside!”
Have you every had someone come to your class, all kitted out in their cycling team's matching outfit (all the way down to gloves and sox), not follow anything you say the entire class then approach you after class and want to discuss their "training program"?...
Revenge of the Big Box clubs
Interesting article from RACKED.com that is promoting the virtue of Big Box fitness clubs - while recognizing how the boutique studios have been getting all the press and recognition over the past few years. Do Classes at Regular Gyms Hold Up Against Boutique Fitness?...
Sneaky Little Tricks to Blow Up the Size of Your Class
by Barbara Hoots Do you dream of teaching a kick-ass class in a packed studio with unstoppable energy? Follow my FIVE BEST TRICKS ON THE PLANET and I guarantee your dream will become a reality. 1. Volunteer to Be a Guest Speaker. Last week I spoke to a local civic...