In part 1, I provided six general tips for teaching switchbacks, including how many, how often, how long, and how to use the music. In part 2, you will find five different scenarios for designing and cueing your switchbacks to make your classes more exciting and engaging, increasing your coaching repertoire and improving your visualization and motivation skills.
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It is an indisputable fact that ROCK AND ROLL IS PERFECT FOR CYCLING CLASSES in so many ways. Yes, that’s all caps—I’m yelling it from the rooftops! Here are a few of my favorite classic and modern rock songs and what I do to them. I’ve actually transitioned to using more rock and pop in my playlists (and less electronic music) as I’ve had a shift in my class demographics. Read more…
Discover everything you need to know about teaching switchbacks in your indoor cycling classes—from using music to define the turns to deciding how long they should last, how many to include, and when to incorporate them for maximum impact. Read more…
This little-known group from Los Angeles is all attitude, sass, and good times, and this sassy song is perfect for short intervals above threshold. I’m giving you two options—both high-intensity. The first option involves more steps and requires more focus, while the second is pure HIIT. Let me know which version you prefer!Read more…
Here’s a great drill to add to your profiles that teaches standing and sitting with control and efficiency. Once mastered, the technique will improve every other drill that requires standing.Read more…
The Autumn Equinox is September 22—time to celebrate this season that brings a sense of change, beauty, and reflection. This change in the weather and shorter daylight hours also has a magical effect on indoor cycling studios around the world. As autumn settles in, you notice fuller classes as outdoor athletes find their way back indoors. The earlier sunsets and cooler temperatures signal a natural change in routines, making it a perfect time to welcome these riders back. Creating an autumn-themed ride is a fantastic way to acknowledge the change in the air with your regulars and make new riders feel at home. Read more…
This delightful track from a Colorado band will feel happy in your profile either as a warm-up or an endurance or tempo fast flat at 87 rpm.Read more…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the perfect time for indoor cycling instructors to infuse a burst of vibrant energy into their classes. One way to honor this rich cultural celebration is by leading a Latin-themed profile with the pulsating rhythms of Latin music.Read more…
This is a theme ride based on Latin pop songs that can be used any time of the year but will be particularly popular from September 15 to October 15 to “celebrar” the contributions of the multitude of talented Latino musicians for Hispanic Heritage month. The rhythm of the “música” will keep riders “bailando” even as they leave class. The overall objective is “divertirse,” or to have fun, with this strength interval profile of three long fiesta sets with progressively increasing intensity.Read more…
The piano is renowned for its ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from melancholy to euphoria. I’ve created a sweet-spot profile of long intervals using all songs with fabulous piano segments. Lively piano melodies are incredibly motivating and can infuse your class with energy and soul—I know you and your riders are going to love this profile!Read more…