Keep it Simple and Progress – Profile Week 1 At or Above Threshold
Below you'll find Week 1 of November's @ or Above Threshold Keep it Simple and Progress indoor cycling profile. Workout Basics: 5 minute warmup 9 minute benchmark ride to find "Maximum Sustainable Wattage" 1 minute recovery 3 x 5 minute interval w/1 min...
Harmonically Mixed Music Sets – Dennis’ 60 Minute, Full Class Set. “Press Play and Forget It”
There are times that I put together a great profile and all I need for music is a high energy playlist full of popular music that will keep my riders motivated. This 60 minute harmonically mixed set is perfect for these times. Check it out. [wlm_private...
Predictable challenges……… by Jay Duplessie
Predictable challenges......... One of the truest statements I ever heard is “You don’t know what you don’t know.” Think about that for just a few seconds and it will blow your mind. I mean there are days when I feel like my head wants to explode...
Sugar Politics For the Holidays
The sugar industry has powered its way through Washington as one of the most imposing lobbies, ever since the 1980s. You may have read recently that sugar is under attack, specifically the industry’s substantial federal subsidies. At first that might seem like good...
Favorite Track(s) of The Week
I've definitely been on a Shazam kick lately so I'm going to share one of my recent favorites with you. Last weekend my husband and I watched the movie Spy. (Highly recommend if you're a Melissa McCarthy fan.) I quickly Shazamed this one as I watched because I knew...
Harmonically Mixed Music Sets – DJ Joe Talbert’s 16 minute mix
Last week I shared an hour long set that was mixed by DJ Joe. Today I'm sharing what I think is the best 16 minutes of that long mix. I've been using it for the last few days and everyone is loving it. I'm not usually a "Beat Junkie" but I find myself riding...
Know Your Enemy: How To Reduce Sugar
The client’s food log was extreme. She kept track of every bite she ate and calculated the calories in each item. In the food log, she described every workout she did and the calories she had burned. She was working out several times a day. But the most extreme...
The Paths of Certainty and UN-certainty……….. By Jay Duplessie
Have you ever been in a rut and not known why ? Maybe in your workout ? Possibly in your teaching style, music, or even time slot ? How about in a relationship, or a career? I'm fortunate (as I am sure most of you are) in that I get to be a cycling instructor...
Singing the iOS 9 Blues 🙁
I've described my Love/Hate relationship with Apple in the past. Here's another example of the "Hate" component. ICI/PRO Members who have updated to the iOS 9 - the latest operating software for idevices (iPhones and iPads) - might notice a new "issue" when attempting...
DJ Joe’s Indoor Cycling Set 10/21/15
Another great IC set by DJ Joe. http://pro-contributors.s3.amazonaws.com/DJ_Joe_Roadless_Ride_2015.mp3 Right Click and follow directions below to download To download any of the above media on a Mac: Right Click on the blue underlined link Select...