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Ask the Expert: Is Zone 3 a “No-Man’s Land”?
In a recent post of an aerobic-intensity profile called Ebb and Flow, I received a question about the Zone 3 level of intensity of the profile. This zone has been called a “no-man’s land” or a “dead zone” by some cycling coaches. Is this true, and if so, should we be worried about it?
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“Break Glass in Case of Emergency”: How to Manage Defiant Students
You know those red boxes where you break the glass to throw the emergency alarm? You need one of those in your instructor toolbox. The reason you need one is the defiant student.Read more…
Should Indoor Cycling Instructors Educate Our Riders? Part 1
At first I was confused by this question. As indoor cycling instructors, why would we not educate our riders? As a rider, why would I not want to know more about how a class, drill, or movement was going to impact me? It seems silly. There are times when we need to educate a rider to help them make corrections in their form. Education can also provide great motivation to try or persist, knowing the ultimate short- and long-term benefits. Read more…
Magic Coaching Minute: Bouncing in the Saddle
How can you help riders quiet their form and eliminate bouncing? Jennifer Sage and Tom Scotto discuss why this happens and provide a few solutions.Read more…
RIP Dolores O’Riordan, Lead Singer of The Cranberries
On January 15, the world suddenly lost Dolores O’Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries, at the age of 46. So today we celebrate her life and share with you our favorite songs by The Cranberries. Until we meet again, the Daffodils Lament. Read more…
Instructor Keeps Cool in High-Stress Situation
What is the most stressful situation you’ve ever experienced during one of your cycling classes? I bet this story will top anyone else’s! Imagine being in Hawaii yesterday as you are beginning your warm-up. Betsy takes us through this surreal moment from the instructor bike. Read more…
How to Handle a Difficult Student
Sometimes students are just plain difficult. They don’t want to listen. They might even set up a power struggle with you in class. Would a mental checklist help you in these situations?Read more…
Magic Coaching Minute: Standing Flats
What is the best advice for standing up when you describe a “flat road” to your riders? Since balance and fitness can affect how well a rider can stand up, these tips will help you improve your riders’ performance, and ultimately their fitness, in your classes. Read more…
You Just Wait: Indoor Cycling Injuries Lurk
When it comes to overuse injures, I’d rather not wait. Cycling is an activity used by many physical therapists for rehabilitation. When done properly, cycling is very gentle on the joints and muscles. I repeat…when done properly.Read more…
6 Ways Recording Your Class Can Take You from Critical to Confident
As indoor cycling coaches, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our delivery and clarity in class so that we may continue to grow. This article explores one uncomfortable way for us to tackle our growth by audio recording our classes, then listening to ourselves and adjusting based on what we hear.
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