Being a Dad by Jay Duplessie
Being a dad has literally been the single greatest gift of my entire life. And in addition to having these two amazing little people to walk through life with laughing all the way, I am also finding that witnessing their reactions to the world around them has...
Favorite Track of The Week
I came across this brand new release while searching today's new music on Spotify and iTunes. I can tell from first listen that this is a tune I will be using soon. I am a huge fan of Mumford and Sons but I have to admit, other than Believe, I wasn't impressed with...
Is Mindfulness the Cure for Food Cravings?
Many tips are said to stop cravings — for sugar and other foods. Recently, Judson Brewer, M.D. gave a TEDMED talk in which he proposed “curiosity” or increased mindfulness as possibly the definitive cure for a craving or an addiction — regardless of the type of...
Favorite Track of the Week
Afro Celt Sound System, as the name implies, fuses Irish and West African music with electronic dance music. I brought back one of my old favorites from their 1999 album Volume 2 Release (Real World Gold) this week. I used it in an interval class and included a...
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...
Scott Melker is Back Mixing Music for Indoor Cycling!!!!!!!!!!
Today, Scott Melker announced that he coming back to the world of indoor cycling: "Hi everyone! For those of you who don't know me, I was the music director for Flywheel Sports for 4 years, and helped to develop their music program. I have since worked with...
How A Food Intolerance Can Become an Addiction
My last post covered food intolerances and the changes that occur over time, from the acute reaction to a more chronic one. The immune response to a triggering food involves a release of stress hormones, opioids, such as endorphins (beta-endorphin), and chemical...
We're forming an Indoor Cycling Studio Owner's Advisory Group
Here's an excellent chance for you to help shape the future of Indoor Cycling - as a member of the new Studio Owner's Advisory Group we're forming as a part of AFS - the Association of Fitness Studios. After receiving some favorable responses from our Studio...
The Sound of Silence by Disturbed
You have got to see this incredible cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" by the band Disturbed ICI/Pro Premium Members can view this video without adds and download it for free by following the links below. [wlm_private...
Favorite Track(s) of The Week
It can be tricky business finding just the right song for your sprint intervals. Today I have two songs that I've been using recently and my classes really seem to be liking them. One is newer (from 2015) and the other is older (from 2007.) I hope you can find a...