What's That Squeaking Sound?
Everyone listened to squeak - squeak - squeak, from one person in the front row, for the entire two hour endurance ride Amy and I taught on New Year's day. I knew exactly what was causing it and it was everything I could do not to go down and ask this person to leave....
Why we need a standard method to describe heart rate training zones part 2
Ask Amy about her biggest teaching challenge while on a working fitness vacation at a Caribbean resort and she will tell you it's accommodating all the different languages of the guests. Jamaica is very popular among Europeans and Asians, so in one class she may have...
Thank You! We ended the year #1 in itunes
OK, it may be a bit of a pride thing, but I couldn't help but check our position in iTunes for Podcasts related to "fitness instructor". Thanks for all the downloads this year. If you have a minute, I would love it if you would leave us a comment. This link will take...
Email Upgrades This Week & Are You Getting them?
I'm upgrading to a new email system this week. I don't anticipate any problems but you never can tell about the Matrix* The old system we used had some limitations that didn't allow me to separate ICI/PRO Members from everyone else. I'm converting to MailChimp which...
ICI/PRO Member Solves a Big Problem
Outdoor cyclists can be very particular about their bike fit and setup. So much so that many won't come to your class because, after hundreds of hours on their own bikes, they don't feel comfortable on the Indoor Cycles in your studio. Then there's the issue of those...
Amazing video of bicycle stunts in beautiful places
Danny MacAskill is simply amazing to watch ride a bicycle. This previous video of him has over 22 million hits. If you want a few minutes of escape you will enjoy watching him ride in some very interesting places, many of which appear to be WWII ruins. I do have a...
ICI/PRO Member Russell Carter's New Studio In The News
I met PRO Member Russell Carter at this year's conference as he was getting to open his new Body Cycle Studio - Indoor Cycling Studio in Philadelphia PA. He had been working with Bill Pryor on the business planning and was at the conference to brush up on his teaching...
New Forum Catagory – PRO Member Lounge
We had a request for a PRO Member Lounge ... It goes here if it doesn't fit anywhere else. I have to apologize that I don't get very involved in the Forum but it sure looks like our PRO members are getting involved and helping each other out. John
Australian Federal Court reverses gym music decision
ICI/PRO member Shayne Farquhar sent me this update about the music licensing situation in Australia. If you haven't been following this: The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), a leading recording industry group, won its bid to replace the previous...
Amy's Friday Favorite
Hi ICI/PRO members. Amy here with my first attempt at a Friday Favorite, so please go easy on me. Believe it or not, one of my favorite ways to try new music and listen to new bands, is to go to the library (I know, right?) and surf through the CD’s on the...