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“My Cycling Class Today”—Another Way for ICA to Help Instructors!
In the twenty years I’ve been a master instructor educating indoor cycling instructors around the world (first for Spinning®, then for the last five years with ICA), I’ve come to know what challenges many instructors are struggling with. I’ve often had a revelation while teaching one of my own classes that I’ve thought would be helpful for other instructors to know about.Read more…
Looking for a Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Profile? Check Out “Feel My Heartbeat”
This profile was written for my Tuesday endurance class in honor of Valentine’s Day. While typical endurance classes are over an hour, we’re limited to 45 minutes since this is an early morning class. (Bless their hearts for waking up so early in the morning and spending it with me!)Read more…
OCD: Find the Time
We gave you the foundational pedal stroke drill the Face of the Clock. Once your riders are comfortable with that one, this is another fun drill you can add to the mix that reinforces how their legs move through the circle of the pedal stroke. Make sure to add a little humor to this one!Read more…
5 Ways Power Training Will be a Game Changer in Your Indoor Cycling Classes
Unfortunately, many instructors and participants are intimidated by power at first because they think it’s too technical, too complicated, or only useful for “serious” cyclists. But once you understand the basics, it’s actually a very straightforward tool, and a great way to challenge and engage participants, regardless of whether they ride outside or not. Here are five ways teaching with power will be a game changer in your teaching.Read more…
Valentines Profile: He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
This creative and fun profile explores the sensations that go along with the “He loves me, he loves me not” game—where you pull petals off a daisy and the last petal is the one that applies to your current crush. The music reflects these two alternatives, which should have your riders alternating between pain and pleasure. Read more…
Instructor Spotlight: Renee Shapurji
If we covered every amazing story about Renee and how she’s helped her students, it would be an Amazon best seller! You will be inspired by this extraordinary instructor who changes lives every day she walks into the cycling studio.Read more…
Going Long: Tips For Teaching a Longer Cycling Class
Christine teaches two-hour endurance classes during the winter in addition to her regular schedule. She doesn’t structure them the same as her other classes. Here are her tips for keeping her riders engaged and involved. Read more…
Turn and Face the Strange… A Tribute to David Bowie
I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring. ~David BowieRead more…
How Can You Reach Your Destination if You Have No Destination?
Guest contributor and ICA member Izabela Ruprik has been collecting indoor cycling certifications over the past few years (about to take her 7th cert)! She attended a class the other day and came away frustrated so she wrote about her experience. She wanted to share this very important message with all instructors from every program: Always share what the purpose of your workout is with your riders!Read more…
The Gentle Coach
Do you like to be yelled at or do you like to be listened to? Will you perform better for someone yelling in your ear, or with gentle encouragement from someone you trust? I ask you to consider the idea of “gentle coaching” as you develop your own unique coaching style. Even if your natural style is more authoritative, you may find some ideas here that will help you personalize and expand your appeal to your students.Read more…