Is a 20 Minute Threshold Field Test realistic for your class? Part 1
I am continually fascinated at the results of the Heart Rate Training Survey over 600 of you completed. It's well documented that a 20 minute Threshold Field Test is effective in determining an Athlete's T2 (Anaerobic/Lactate Threshold) or FTP (Functional Threshold...
The Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast now on Stitcher SmartRadio
Forget to sync your iPhone or Droid and don't have the latest episodes of your favorite Podcast? Like they say in Jamaica, No Problem - Mon 🙂 Go and get the Stitcher SmartRadio App that streams Podcasts directly to your Smart Phone. It's completely FREE and is one of...
ICI/PRO Podcast #158 – Exploring Aerobic Fitness Audio PROfile
We are seeing and hearing a new emphasis on studios offering Beginner or Introduction to Indoor Cycling classes. The idea is really very simple; provide new students with a safe and inviting class, teach them the basic techniques, let them develop their fitness and...
Free Music Friday 6/17
Every once in a while, an artist comes along that blows me away…grabs me with their extraordinary talent and I cannot get enough of them. That describes this week’s artist from Fargo, ND (although I like to consider him from Minneapolis - that's where his band and...
Man vs Food – or – Three Cheers for Gluttony!
I came up from the "Man Cave" (my office) and heard cheers of approval and encouragement coming from our TV. I had been preparing for an interview with a nationally known Nutritionist who has some interesting ideas on how we should be communicating to our students. ...
Using your Heart Rate Monitor as a GPS, not a speedometer.
Reaching the end of the MS150 yesterday Amy commented to me that she was still relatively fresh and willing to go longer... which was the exact opposite from last year when we arrived completely trashed at the end of both days. I was in complete agreement and began to...
Observations, Tips, Hits and Misses from the MS 150 ride
Amy and I safely completed our 10th MS 150 ride this past weekend and are beginning to feel like Pros at this event. For those of you considering participation in a large fund raiser we wanted to offer you some random observations, tips, hits and misses we have...
MS 150 Weekend
Amy and I are again riding this year's MS 150 with ~4,000 close personal friends. If you are on the ride this weekend listen for Amy's big instructor voice calling "On your Left!" from the back seat of our tandem. I need to personally thank Chuck Cali with Zoning...
Free Music Friday for 6/10
In my mind there are two categories of music: fake and real. Fake music is synthesized and real music is human beings playing instruments and truly singing, not just pretending to. For those of us that have to endure our kid’s music, the distinction is necessary and...
Tom and Gene in Spain
The look on Tom Scotto's face says everything! That's real mountain climbing, at Threshold, in Spain. Tom was in Spain last week with Gene Nacey to film another in the series of Global Ride Indoor Cycling DVDs If you have a few minutes I encourage you to watch the...