How Hard Should We Be Working When Teaching
Like always, there is no pat answer. It often depends on the instructor’s teaching style, the type of ride and the class’s expectation. Teaching Style I tend to break down the style categories as Coach, Trainer and Instructor. The Coach is on the...
Calibrating the FreeMotion S11.9 – Keiser M3 and Schwinn AC Performance Indoor Cycles
By John Macgowan The FreeMotion S11.9 - Keiser M3 and Schwinn AC Performance Indoor Cycles all require calibration at some point. Ensuring that all of the bikes in your studio are calibrated to factory specs will keep them reading consistently from bike to bike and...
Using Spotify Off Line
Click the title for full post: Another question about Spotify: I was off to teach a class on Friday and always listen to my playlist on the drive over and all the songs were skipping. I tried rebooting my iPhone and still no luck. Luckily I had my iTunes playlist on...
Spinning ® Indoor Cycling Instructor Class Profile Time Length Calculator
Whenever I solve a problem for myself I stop and think, "I wonder of other Indoor Cycling Instructors have this same problem". So I make a video to show you what I've done. Let me know in the comments if this was helpful to you. Here is the link to the free online...
Life Time Fitness Instructor Audition Help
Question from an ICI/PRO member: Hey John & Amy, I have an audition coming up with LIFETIME for cycling instructor. OK, I'm given 3 minutes to present my best ride. Crunch time. Any suggestions or advice on this? How exciting for you! Amy and I enjoy teaching at...
ICI/PRO Podcast #191 – Aerobic Cruz Intervals from Master Instructor Tom Scotto
Master Instructor Tom Scotto ends the year with another excellent Audio PROfile. ICI/PRO members can look forward to another 12 NEW PROfiles in 2012. “This is one of my favorite rides because it puts us under some “good” stress for long periods of time. We are going...
ICI/PRO Podcast #99 – Pt 2 Analyzing Indoor Cycling Techniques from a Personal Trainer’s Perspective
Here is part two of our conversation with Doug Rusho. Listen to the Podcast below https://indoorcycleinstructor.com.s3.amazonaws.com/099_Doug_pt2.mp3
Ride indoors with a Pro Cyclist and he’ll have you doing high cadence standing climbs
This is cool! Professional cyclist Alex Howes taught a class at the Peloton Cycle studio in Manhattan. This article explains how Alex taught what was only his second Indoor Cycling class. My guess is that he doesn't have a IC cert - not that it matters.[wlm_private...
Thoughts From the Instructor Bike – The Critiquer
You know the type; this is the rider who after EVERY class quietly, almost stealthfully, navigates their way to the instructor bike and starts every class critique by saying "That was a great class!", then pauses for a few seconds and says "But" or "Have you ever...
Aerobic Training Adaptations
By Team ICG® Master Trainers Joan Kent and Jim Karanas The training adaptations that derive from indoor cycling are well documented and ubiquitous. Still, when we speak with new instructors, they seem to appreciate hearing the information. Also, everyone describes the...