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Keeping Indoor Cycling Fun While Keeping it Real
Today’s article is very timely since I taught the “Why Should I Keep it Real?” workshop twice while in Europe this past month. I sincerely wish every instructor could take this workshop; there is so much important information in how to do exactly what Mark is discussing in this article.Read more…
Student defends aggressive shoulder movement in standing climb
ICA member Margaret has a student who overdoes her swaying motion when in a standing climb and claims she does it to “gain momentum.” Learn how to address someone who is overly aggressive in their upper body movement. ICA member Margaret sent in this question: When I ask my studentsRead more…
Quote of the Week
As we approach the World Series, let’s learn from one of the baseball legends, Babe Ruth…
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Level 2 Indoor Cycling Certification Offered by Cycling Fusion as an Online Course
Cycling Fusion continues to offer ground breaking opportunities to increase your education as an indoor cycling coach. Their all-day Level 2 certification was just filmed live with Sally Edwards and Tom Scotto. Anyone who purchases it will have access for six months, making this an incredible way to take aRead more…
Class Profile: The Colors Game
It’s Back to School time! Have you ever played games in your classes? Fall is a great time to engage students in this manner as they begin to come back to class after their summer off. Created by guest contributor Jennifer Lynn, this profile is the first installment of a series of profiles employing games.Read more…
The Controversy: Fitness versus Athletes
Tom Scotto and I often discuss how we can help instructors see the purpose of utilizing proper cycling training methods indoors even when their students are not cyclists. Many instructors say, “My students don’t care! They just want to have fun!” It’s a challenging question, and one that we hereRead more…
Quote of the Week
What’s the secret to winning a gold medal? Read more for the answer…Read more…
Twenty Source Ideas for Your Newsletters or Blogs
It’s Back to Class time, and there is no better time to create a newsletter or blog for communicating with your students! Last week we gave you tips on constructing your newsletter; today Bill and Jennifer give you their best sources for quality information. Even if you do not writeRead more…
Audio Master Class – the Modern British Invasion Over Two Climbs
The second installment of the British Invasion series profiles, this one utilizes British music from the 1990s to the present day, with primarily electronic and alternative music, as well as a little Adele to serenade us in the warm-up and cool-down. With two monster climbs that get aggressive at times, your students will remember this one for a long time to come! Read more…