Favorite Track Of The Week
Use this classic song when you're keeping the work in the saddle to take your riders from a hill, to a flat road to an all-out sprint! Just like the lyrics suggest, "....we never ever do nothing nice and easy. We always do it nice and rough. " That's right, we're...
How to become a leader – try starting with WHY
In a previous post Be the Leader they expect, I expressed that our students are expecting us to be the Leader in our classes. Some of you might be thinking; OK John; this is easier said, then done. Maybe you haven't seen yourself as the "Leader" of your class, instead...
Over 80% raised their hands
The question I asked was "how many of you are training for something?" Over 80%, of a full class with 50 bikes this morning, raised their hands indicating that they were training for something... I wasn't specific as to what, only are you training? Even though this...
ICI Podcast 252 Meet Studio Owner Leslie Grosshauser from S and L Tri Cycle Fit Studio
My guest for this episode of the Podcast is Studio Owner Leslie Grosshauser. Leslie launched S & L Tri-Cycle Fit Studio on the first of the year. I was excited to learn from her about a number of decisions she made, to differentiate her offering from other...
3 Tips for Teaching Off The Bike
It can be intimidating and awkward to instruct an indoor cycling class when not on the bike. Our bike seat can become a security blanket — a comfortable, happy place. However, getting off the bike and mingling with our riders can enhance their experience and allow...
It’s the Biggest Mistake In Sugar Addiction?
My biggest mistake with sugar was actually a series of several mistakes. Are you making them, too? First was my Mindset Mistake: I resisted the idea of having to give up sugar. Yes, I knew I was addicted to it but was sure I wouldn’t have to quit. Second was my...
220 – Your Age = Crap
Paul Camerer, AKA Pink House, is walking proof that (220 - your age, shoe size, mailing address, phone number ... or anything else) will not give you an accurate Maximum Heart Rate number to base your training zones. Paul is 91 (92 this December) and regularly rides...
ICI Podcast 174 How You Sound Master Class Featuring Jim Karanas from ICG the Indoor Cycling Group
As a special treat we're providing this Podcast episode to everyone! All week we have been discussing How You Sound and I thought you maybe interest in hearing a class from another Master Indoor Cycling Instructor! This time it’s Master Trainer Jim Karanas with the...
Favorite Track(s) of The Week
Happy Friday! It's time for my 'Favorite Track(s) of the week! In keeping with last week's theme, I've been all about Shazaming (is that even a word??) commercials. The first song I've been using a lot lately was released back in March but somehow has slipped my...
Favorite Track of The Week
Today I'm taking you way back with some covers of classic songs that will feel new again in your next class. Well....almost new-even the covers go quite a few years back but they're definitely worth revisiting. Both of these songs work well as faster flat roads....