The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Less
And less becomes a whole lot easier to understand and embrace... As I continue to collect responses to the Heart Rate Training Survey -513 so far, and I would still love to know your experiences - it's becoming clear that beyond the confusing Heart Rate languages we...
ICI Podcast 157 Reasons Why People Monitor HR with Melissa Marotta
Soon to be "Dr." Melissa Marotta joins me to discuss the findings of a study she created: Are There Psychological Effects of Heart Rate Monitor Use During Exercise? Background Biofeedback, the process through which individuals learn to direct their physiological...
Free Music Friday 6/6 – Uplifting Closing Songs
When you need to conjure up a perfect finish line song, not all students crave the driving force of The White Stripes' Seven Nation Army. In fact, many are begging for an uplifting, inspiring arrangement to push their pace while stirring emotion and empowerment. ...
Do you teach with a focus on Heart Rate? Does your club promote it?
Response to the survey on Heart Rate Training has been fantastic! I want to thank the 474 of you have expressed your experiences 🙂 We would still love to hear from you. Here's the link to take the short, anonymous survey. I asked the question; Do you teach with a...
Conference Roommates and Ride-Share help
Here's a way for you to reduce your hotel and travel expenses to the conference this year! I have a post started over at Pedal-On to help those of you looking find Roommates and to coordinate ride sharing. Feel free to go there and post your request or availably and...
Minneapolis-St. Paul are the healthiest, fittest cities in the USA
This article from yourlife.usatoday.com says my home town is the fittest and healthiest city in the USA! The Twin Cities Minneapolis-St. Paul are the healthiest, fittest cities in the USA, followed by Washington, D.C., and Boston, according to a new analysis of the 50...
Should we just ignore the Scientists and PhDs?
Is it just me, or do you too feel manipulated by all the "experts" in the world? Why do we bother to listen anymore? From the latest addition of Experience Life magazine from nutrition and health writer Jack Challem. New research has weakened the perceived link...
Free Music Friday 5/27
This week we are taking it all the way back to the 1980’s, and some good old recognizable metal. The band started in 1972 in Pasadena California and is just crazy fun and that is what we have in class- crazy fun when their music comes on. I got Van Halen’s , The...
The Effects of Cadence (Part 4) Sprinting for Maximum Power
Being a sprinter by nature, explosive efforts are one of my favorite topics. It is not too surprising however that this was one of the elements of indoor cycling that made me sit up and think “huh?”. Besides the bad form, lack of any recovery and unrealistic lengths...
Finding completely different music – that sounds familiar – and is free
Back on ICI Podcast #125 — Barbara Hoots Explains How To Get Your Playlist Order Right, Barbara explained the importance of using recognizable music in your class as an important little detail your class will really appreciate and enjoy. But the solution may not be...