A Pre-Ride, No-Bonk Breakfast (With Variations)
By Joan Kent For over 13 years, until about a year and a half ago, I was in an athletic performance program that was progressive and periodized. Phases 2 and 3 involved some seriously difficult trainings. I was in the habit of eating what I called my “no-bonk...
He's on the hunt for Spinning Instructors!
His homemade "I'm Hiring" badge got my attention as Christian Noni walked by me at WSSC. As the Executive Fitness Director for Revelry Indoor Cycling and Fitness, Christian has a problem that I heard expressed multiple times this weekend; where do I find quality...
Free Music Friday – Is it ever gonna be enough?
I remember when, we were gambling to win. Everybody else, said better luck next time... I love the motivational lyrics in this track Chris Hawthorne shared in her updated playlists for her Four Corners (Two Ways) profile. I'm a big fan of sisters Tegan & Sara and...
Cinnamon Spice For Those Things Not So Nice!
John gave me the nicest present for my birthday back in March- a 60 minute massage and mini-facial. I 'cashed in' last weekend and really enjoyed my experience. I had my mini facial first. My aesthetician was terrific and was a wealth of information! I expressed my...
Chrispins has updated playlists for her Four Corners (Two Ways) class profile
Some of the profiles we provide our ICI/PRO members become instant classics. Case in point... Chrispins' (Chris Hawthorne) Four Corners (Two Ways) class profile. Many Instructors have commented that they (and their classes) enjoy the simplicity and effectiveness of...
Food and Autism
Next month, I’m giving a talk at a conference on autism and food. This very brief post focuses on a link that I found unexpectedly while doing some quick research on PubMed. Apparently, autism is now referred to as autism spectrum disorder, a concept that developed...
Free Music Friday – Guided Openers
I love when I find a track that will put my class on autopilot - one where I could close my eyes and ride, knowing all my riders will instinctively know what to do and follow along will little or no cuing from me! Listen to this track Five Hours from Deorro and let me...
ICI Podcast 309 – learn to build your tribe from Lisa Druxman
As the fonder of multiple fitness programs for Moms; Stroller Strides®, Body Back® and Fit4Baby® - Lisa Druxman knows all about creating a Tribe of people passionate about a fitness business. Lisa Druxman created Stroller Strides in 2001 after the birth of her...
Free Music Friday 5/16
This group was formed in 2002 at Wesleyan University and has a psychedelic rock feel. The original version gives way to a grinding climb at 56 rpm's. It reminds me of a 70's tune (psychedelic alright!) with a modern feel. We've been grinding it out for 5:27 toward the...
The Nicest Smelling Self Tanner Yet!
My youngest daughter, Carly, is home from college for the summer. She smelled really good the other day. So good in fact, I asked her what she was wearing. Imagine my surprise when she told me it was her self tanner! Usually known for their pungent smell and sticky...