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The New Instructor: 7 Proven Instructor Tips for a First Class That’s First Class!
Stage fright. Jitters. Butterflies in your belly. We’ve all been there. After weeks of training and hours putting together that perfect playlist, you’re about to clip in for your first class. A sweaty version of the dreaded “public speaking,” it can be nerve-wracking for even the most confident individual! But it doesn’t have to be. Here are seven tips to make that first class feel a little less intimidating.Read more…
The High-Cadence Disaster
Cadence is a sensitive topic in the world of indoor cycling instructors and indoor cycling programs. Friendships can begin and end in a conversation about it.Read more…
Ask the Expert: Arm Fatigue for a Beginner
Jean asked what to do about her new rider’s discomfort he feels in his triceps. The advice provided is not just for new riders, but is a great review for all instructors to know how to coach hand placement to minimize discomfort or arm fatigue for all riders.Read more…
Using Google Maps to Design an Indoor Ride
You don’t need a fancy GPS or cycling training software to design a realistic outdoor ride. Check out this short video that demonstrates how I use Google Maps to dynamically design the route for my indoor cycling profile.Read more…
Back-to-School and End-of-Summer Playlist
Every year I am shocked when it’s back-to-school time, believing that it seems to get earlier and earlier every year. The truth is probably closer to my own denial that summer is getting close to being over! So when I saw on Facebook all the talk about school starting and peopleRead more…
Group Ride Profile—DIY
A couple of weeks ago I posted a ride profile called, “Group Ride—4 Hills,” which followed one of the routes used by my bike club. Do you want to create your own outdoor profile? Here are four tips to help you create a fun group ride profile, even if you are not an outdoor cyclist.Read more…
Instructor Spotlight: Angie Asmann Believes Everyone Should FEEL GOOD!
The everyday language and words we choose to use say a lot about who we are as a person. Whether you’re a man of many words or a woman of a few (or vice versa!), when you listen closely you can gather valuable insight into a person’s passion and convictions.Read more…
Why Do You Bounce in the Saddle?
You may have noticed how some people seem to bounce in the saddle on an indoor bike. But do you know why this happens and what you can do about it?Read more…
Why You Shouldn’t Do an Upper-Body Workout While Pedaling in Your Indoor Cycling Class
Suppose you hired a personal trainer. At your first session, your trainer, Jack, hands you 1 lb weights. You look at him doubtfully, but he smiles and says, “Trust me!” So you do dozens of biceps curls and shoulder presses and a few other exercises until your shoulder muscles areRead more…
Chris Plourde Takes Jennifer Through the Power Zones on the IC7
I finally got to ride one of the Indoor Cycling Group IC7 bikes at IDEA last week and it was every bit as wonderful as I expected. I sat and pedaled (easily for the most part) on the bike in the booth for about 45 minutes, while Chris Plourde explained the bike and the program.Read more…