Free Music Friday 5/6
When I cannot decide whether I like the re-make or the original song better, then I know that it is a great re-make - and this is one of those songs. I have been using this for a kick butt out of the saddle climb in my anaerobic threshold interval training class...
The Effects of Cadence (Part 1) Extremes and Limitations
The cadence or speed at which we pedal has a large impact on the type of workout we will receive. Maybe larger than we think. Often times, the only thing that separates one workout from another is leg speed. This 4 part series will explore different ways cadence...
Men / Women Split in your class?
In this story More observations from our students the author states that he's one of few, if any, men in the classes he attends. The classes I teach and attend appear to be an even split... except for a few of the 9:30am (forgive the expression) House Wives classes...
Frustrated Men Songs
Even though I have been happily married for 23 years, it occurred to me that some of my favorite songs are based on the common frustrations men have in their relationships with women. Am I alone here fellows? This post started as a Friday Favorite, but now I think it...
Free Music Friday for 4/29
This guy’s voice pretty much rocks my world. Plus, most of his lyrics are awesome and safe, so I don’t feel like I have to audit through the entire CD reading and listening for things that will offend my class…a big time saver. His style is best described as...
This is exciting! Dr. Carl Foster to present at this years conference
Our commitment for this years ICI/PRO conference it to provide the absolute best fitness education available! As we finalize our roster of presenters I wanted you to meet someone new 🙂 Dr. Carl Foster is, as best I can determine, the most widely cited...
My Client Has Diabetes — What Do I Need to Know?
Dear Melissa, One of my “regulars” was recently diagnosed with diabetes. She's on medicine for it. Does this impact how she is able to participate in my indoor cycling classes? What do I need to know? Sincerely, G.H., Concord, NH In response to G.H.'s excellent...
Epic Planet Spring Filming Tour
Allen Jones, of Epic Planet video fame, gives us an update on the road trip he and his wife Liz just completed. epicPLANET's 2011 Spring Filming Tour is complete and it was an action packed four weeks and over 5,000 miles of driving. In mid-March epicPLANET...
Free Music Friday – another hers and his
I love when I pull a song from an old playlist and remember instantly why I liked it so much. This is one of those songs that really moves me, and seems to move my classes as well because I have been getting a lot of great feedback about this tune. At exactly 5...
ICI Podcast #151 – PRO Member Interview with Alice Heffner
With all of these very talented Indoor Cycling Instructors available we thought; "why not add a monthly Podcast featuring one of our members?" Meet ICI/PRO Member Alice Heffner! In this episode Alice shares the steps she took to start and build a new class, at a new...