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Mastering the Mental Side of Overcoming Challenge, Part 2
Part 2 of my interview with Dr. Haley Perlus, mental training expert, on the mental tools you can use to motivate your students (and yourself) to go beyond self-imposed limitations and the lines of “suffering” that we dare not cross or have a very hard time crossing. Read more…
Mastering the Mental Side of Overcoming Challenge
Last week I interviewed Tom Scotto about how an instructor should verbalize really hard efforts to students. This time I interviewed Dr. Haley Perlus, sports psychologist, an expert on motivation of the mental side of challenge. Dr. Perlus discusses when it is and isn’t appropriate to push through pain. Then she gives us 5 important tips on how to motivate our own students in our classes through the most challenging types of rides. Part 1 of this interview is FREE and includes 2 of the 5 motivational methods.Read more…
Tom Scotto and Jennifer Sage Discuss Pain and Suffering
In cycling we are surrounded by images of riders suffering as they go beyond their limits on steep mountain grades, vicious attacks, grueling time trials and hair raising sprints. The cycling and training world is filled with terms such as “the pain cave,” “hurt box,” and the “sufferfest.” Is there a place for these terms in our indoor cycling classes? Tom and I discuss the if, when, why, and how of cueing discomfort.Read more…
Quote of the Week in Honor of Zig
Looking for your weekly inspiration? Read on to find out what the quote of the week has to offer you…Read more…
Quote of the Week: Dare to Be
Looking for your weekly inspiration? Read on to find out what the quote of the week has to offer you…Read more…
Yin and Yang Pedal Stroke
I had a strange dream about teaching Spinning. It was an instructor’s nightmare, kind of like Groundhog Day—I kept coming back to the same room, same people, same situation, but different things kept going wrong. It was exasperating! However, something very good came from this dream, and I woke at 5 am to write down the lesson I learned: the yin and yang of the pedal stroke. Read more…
Thanksgiving Profile: Over the River and Through the Woods
Another profile for Thanksgiving! This one takes you over the river and through the woods. However, unlike the traditional song, you’re not going to dinner on a sleigh…but on your mountain bike over four rolling hills!Read more…
Thanksgiving Song Playlist
The Thanksgiving Song Playlist has been updated with 60 new songs, for a total of 155 songs! A wide variety of genres to chose from with themes from gratitude to food to Black Friday… Sprinkle these throughout your Thanksgiving playlist for an entertaining ride!Read more…
Thanksgiving Profile: The Gratitude Ride
Next week is Thanksgiving in the US, but nations from all over the world share in the need for and the desire to express gratitude. Previously we’ve posted a 90-minute Gratitude Ride, and we’re reposting it here. Still the same great songs and dedication to gratitude, but updated with a few new cues. Enjoy this profile with your students!Read more…
Epic Aspen: A Beautiful Ride!
Epic Ride’s latest virtual ride is Epic Aspen. Allen asked me to get a group of cycling girlfriends to be a part of this ride up two of Colorado’s beautiful climbs outside of Aspen. Epic Planet is offering a limited 20% discount to everyone, and remember, ICA members get a 30% discount on all Epic Planet virtual rides!Read more…