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Using Music in a New Way
Learn how to use music in novel ways to develop students’ pedaling skills while simultaneously disengaging them from relying on music as a crutch. The concepts are difficult to explain and are best felt and seen. Listen to the examples and find similar music in your own library to experiment with. Then see what happens when you introduce the concepts into a class setting. Read more…
When Doves Cry in the Purple Rain
The news of Prince’s death absolutely gutted me. I know I’m not alone. Here is a profile, some song resources, and suggestions for your own tribute ride. Please share your own playlists, ideas, and riders’ reactions in the comments.Read more…
Mentoring New Instructors is a Win-Win for All
Bill Roach breaks down his approach at mentoring new instructors, so you can take it to your own studio. Read more…
High-Intensity Creative Cueing Part 2: Anaerobic Efforts of 1 to 3 Minutes
Super-intense, short efforts are an essential part of cycling fitness. They’re a great way to keep fit as long as they’re not overdone. Anaerobic intensity requires its own type of cueing since the physical sensations are different than at threshold.Read more…
My Cycling Class (That I Took) Today: Instructor Feedback
Here’s a spin on our new series, My Cycling Class Today. Instructor and guest writer Apryl Stern comments on a recent class she took at a new gym. It’s all about reflecting, learning, and growing.
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High-Intensity Creative Cueing Part 1: Threshold Efforts
Help your riders by providing them with the mental encouragement needed to maintain intense efforts. This is the first of three articles on creative cueing at high intensity: threshold efforts, anaerobic efforts of 1–3 minutes, and explosive efforts under a minute. You’ll never have to ask “what should I say” again!Read more…
Instructor and Studio Spotlight: Meet Tammar Berger of Off Road Indoor Cycling
As charter members of the Indoor Cycling Association, (that’s right, since day one!), Tammar and Tali have stayed true to the fundamentals of real riding which has helped develop a strong, stable and ever-popular program. Read more…
Estimating Functional Threshold Power
Learn about the four practical ways to estimate functional threshold power using a shorter, less strenuous time trial.Read more…
Customer Service 101 for Indoor Cycling Instructors
The ten commandments of customer service and how they apply to an indoor cycling instructor.Read more…
Indoor Cycling Safety—Please Share
Cori Parks pens an open letter to all indoor cycling studios asking them to put safety before popularity. Read more…