I received this question: “One of my riders asked me if indoor cycling is weight bearing enough to be beneficial for someone dealing with osteopenia. Any thoughts or insights or studies that I could pass along?” For the answer, I went to someone with far more knowledge than me. This is an important issue for all of us and our students, so make sure you are informed. Read more…
Looking for a fun, festive profile to bring holiday cheer to your riders? This ride is packed with seasonal tunes (and a few laughs). Along the way, your riders will pedal their hearts out to help save Christmas—and celebrate when the mission is a success. It’s the perfect last-minute addition to your holiday lineup!Read more…
This Grammy award–winning artist’s style often fuses retro influences—funk, soul, and psychedelia—with edgy modern production. This track exemplifies that style, with a driving rhythm and sharp, confident vocals that inspire grit and determination, perfect for an interval or a fast climb.Read more…
Challenge your riders with five dynamic ramp intervals, each building intensity in unique ways. The first two ramps ease riders in, while the last three push them to anaerobic peaks. The grand finale? A 12-minute climb that may appear moderate but tests endurance and focus after the demands of the ramps. This profile is perfect for building strength, stamina, and mental resilience!Read more…
This hilly, fun holiday profile will fill your class with cheer. But heads up…it includes five songs that are unavailable on any streaming service. To use these energetic mashup songs, you’ll have to download the MP3s from a website. If that’s not for you, no problem—we have a holiday bucket playlist with almost 300 songs to choose from, including about 50 newer gems.Read more…
One of my favorite yearly traditions over the holidays is to teach a Winter Solstice ride using songs from our bucket playlist on the theme of lights. Here is my most recent version of Shari Miranda’s Winter Solstice theme profile…plus Shari’s updated version of her profile as well! We both use some of the same songs, but we do different things to the songs; this way, you can choose which choreography you prefer! Be sure to download both versions. Read more…
Ready to challenge your riders with high-cadence, high-power intervals? This turbine-inspired drill pushes limits, builds speed, and boosts anaerobic power—but it demands a solid warm-up and mental grit. Are your riders up for it?Read more…
OK, so maybe only those who have studied and are passionate the Krebs cycle will love this, but if you are an indoor cycling instructor, I hope you have more than just a cursory interest in metabolic processes. As Dr. Jennifer Klau says, “If geek and cool made a movie, this would be the soundtrack.” Or, as they say in the song, this is friggin’ awesome!Read more…
Celebrate National Violin Day with a playlist that showcases the powerful, emotional, and energizing magic of string instruments. From soaring climbs to steady flats, violins add depth and intensity to every pedal stroke. Discover how these timeless melodies can transform your next ride! We’ve got you covered with 160 songs in our bucket playlist.Read more…
The powerful live version of this song creates the perfect atmosphere for celebrating a hard-earned summit after a long climb. With its jubilant energy, soaring vocals, and triumphant applause, it inspires riders to push beyond their limits and embrace the victory they’ve worked so hard for. Ideal for the final stretch of any challenging effort, this track will leave your riders feeling unstoppable.Read more…