Final Exams!
Some may say I’m all work and no fun. Oh, come on! What can be more fun than final exams? Although this time of year is loaded with holiday parties and a time to take a well-deserved break from training structure, it is also a great time to determine our...
Do Personal Trainers Make Good Indoor Cycling Instructors?
Would you help me settle a bet? Do (or would) Personal Trainers make good Indoor Cycling Instructors? I say yes, the coaching style of a Personal Trainer would work very well in an Indoor Cycling 2.0 classâ„¢. A Personal Trainer at my club says no, Personal Trainers...
Have you seen the iDJ App from MixMeister?
Tuesday has been reserved as Technology day here at ICI/PRO and this new iDJ - Numark app for iphones and iPads certainly fits this category. I've been playing with this new app from the MixMeister folks for a while and thought I would give you my initial thoughts on...
Video and Indoor Cycling: The Next Step
A defining feature of outdoor cycling is the uncertainty of the open road. On a new route, we never know exactly what will happen. The road makes each ride unique, especially since we move so fast and so far. That visual excitement has been missing from indoor...
Free Music Friday – 12/2
John saw this track recommended by Keith Skowron Skowron over at the Team Spinning Facebook page. He knew instantly that I would love it... and he was right! A 64 rpm climb with a mellow piano opening, (but adequate drums) and this Scottish singer-song writer’s...
PRO/Deal of the Week – Save 30% Today on Cleatskins
To perform at your best, your equipment must be at its best. Cleatskins Bikeskins and ProBikeskins were developed specifically for road cyclists who have to dismount and walk for any period of time in their cycling shoes. They were also designed for people who spin...
ICI/PRO Podcast #189 – His, Hers and Ours Audio Profile – Companion to Epic Red Wing DVD
His, Hers & Ours - Epic Red Wing is an Endurance profile where you and your Tandem partner are leading a group of cyclists over the next 60 minutes. The two of you are committed to pulling your group at a fast, yet maintainable pace - with your primary objective...
PRO/Deal of the Week – Starts Tomorrow
Well actually it really started last week on Black Friday, but everyone has some special deal then. I've been after dozens of product and service providers to give you an extra special discount, for one day only, for our PRO/Deal of the Week. Tomorrow's featured...
Everything Spotify on one page 🙂
I learned something really important about Spotify this past Saturday morning. If your iPhone battery goes dead you will need to log in again before it works. Not a big problem... unless it's 3 minutes until your class is supposed to start and you can't remember your...
An Attitude of Gratitude
It's official: We are in the thick of the holiday season! For many, the worries are already piling sky-high: In-laws, turkeys, decorations, pies, finances and the potential collapse of the Euro-zone (just kidding on that last one… mostly.). Workouts tend to focus on...