Experience the ultimate clash of Taylor Swift and rock ‘n’ roll in this dynamic indoor cycling class playlist to a profile of fast flats to climbs. This ride delivers an unexpected musical showdown that’s bound to energize and entertain your class, creating a lively discussion and an unforgettable experience. Read more…
When new-age world music went mainstream. This 1993 song has never left my Spinning repertoire and continues to cajole my riders on gentle flat roads.Read more…
This is not the first time we’ve highlighted this artist on ICA, but it is the first time I’m proposing four songs from one album as recovery songs to use in the same profile (actually—almost all the songs on this album could be used). Two of the tracks on this album by an award-winning hip-hop artist have over 2.2 BILLION streams each (one is close to 3B)! Read more…
The song makes it easy to harness its rhythmic power and inspire your riders to push their limits. At just over 2 minutes, it’s perfect for a mid-cadence high-intensity interval.Read more…
As indoor cycling instructors, we have a unique opportunity to break the monotony of our participants’ sometimes limited musical preferences. It’s common to have riders who gravitate toward the familiar beats of pop, dance, and rock, leaving a treasure trove of musical genres unexplored. If that’s the case where youRead more…
Instructors should understand the very real risks of high resistance/low cadence pedaling, and know when to provide options for their riders. This article covers the physiological reasons behind why very low cadence is not beneficial either indoors or for cyclists outdoors. I also present ways to address a rider who is resistant to taking your advice and continues to pedal too slowly in a big gear.Read more…
I’ve had numerous questions over the years about what to do when riders put on too much resistance that slows their cadence down too much. This is a very important issue because heavy resistance has a high risk of injury. Students may do it with the misguided belief it will “strengthen” the legs (like leg presses). It also usually has a high ego component to it. How do you tell them to pedal faster? . . . Read more…
The emotion behind the two versions of this track is so different—even though it’s the exact same song—you could use both tracks in the same profile of high-intensity intervals, one at 64 rpm and one at 87 rpm. Read more…
Yet another twist on ramp intervals, this one throwing the normal order of intensity on its head. A ramp is like a ladder, gradually progressing in intensity from moderate to hard to harder. With this ride, you do the hard stuff first, then with the last two intervals, it gets a little bit spicy!Read more…
This DJ was relaxing on a Greek island when he conceived this song…and you can tell! The Eastern-inspired rhythm takes you on an exotic journey, held together by a solid foundation declared by the drums. Read more…