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The Gratitude Ride – a 90-minute profile for Thanksgiving
I have taught The Gratitude Ride for the past four years, but I have to say, this 2011 version is my most favorite edition. I offer it to you from my heart. We need even more gratitude in our lives to overcome the heavier difficulties that seem to be presentRead more…
Thanksgiving songs
Like the Halloween theme song list, this Thanksgiving song list has been collected over many years, from many sources including other instructors and indoor cycling forums. We’re giving it to you as a sortable spreadsheet, with categories of food, gratitude, family, happy, Black Friday, and more. Like the Halloween themeRead more…
Heart Rate Training: The Theory. An Interview with Jennifer Klau, Ph.D.
In this very interesting FREE audio interview with Jennifer Klau, PhD, we discuss almost everything you’ll want to know about HR Training. Warning: it may shake your beliefs about heart rate training too! In this interview, Dr. Klau and I discuss the evolution and validity of the Max Heart Rate formula. ThisRead more…
Ask The Expert: Isn’t the Strength Energy Zone(R) supposed to be all climbing?
ICA Member Nancy is confused about the Spinning® Strength Energy Zone and how to define it and teach it: should it be ALL climbing? I have two answers – one from the former Spinning® MI and one from the reformed Master Instructor! 😉 Believe it or not, this was a confusion I encountered over 12 years of teaching Spinning® Orientations. It’s time to clear it up… . . .Read more…
Jennifer Sage interviews ICA members Amy and Phil Goodrum at the Cycling Fusion launch
Amy and Phil drove six hours to come experience the Cycling Fusion launch and take two days of three hours of cycling classes. Listen as she explains her revelation after reading Keep it Real and how it turned her ideas about teaching indoor cycling on its head. Amy and PhilRead more…
Creative Cueing, Visualizations, and Imagery, Part 5: Hills!
To a cyclist, climbing represents baring one’s soul, enduring and overcoming suffering, and realizing accomplishments beyond what you’ve ever done in the past–all rolled into one. Climbing is the Zen of cycling. Bring some of these motivational visualizations and encouragements into your own coaching and empower your students like neverRead more…
Sometimes it’s good to be creative in your cueing…but sometimes it’s better to stick with the basics
I have a student who has taught me the importance of keeping it simple. I love creative cueing, and 99% of my students are inspired by it. By I bet you have a student like mine…one who may not get your creative cues! Remember to pay attention to those student’sRead more…
Fueling Myth #1: You need to eat within 20-60 minutes post-workout
Ben Greenfield is an expert in sports nutrition, a health and fitness blogger and podcaster, and a personal trainer and triathlon coach. He will be sharing a series of nutrition myths on ICA to answer some of your and your students’ questions.This is the first in a series of nutritionRead more…
Review of the Real Ryder bikes
Over the years I have gotten many inquiries from instructors, studio owners and even students asking me my opinion of Real Ryder bikes. So it’s about time I post what I think about these unique bikes that move. I love the Real Ryder! It makes you realize how easy it isRead more…
Ask the Expert: How do You Categorize Your Profiles and Playlists
ICA member Renee asked for suggestions for organizing her profiles. She used to use the Spinning® categories, but they don’t seem to be applicable anymore as she grows as an instructor. Over the past few years, I have moved away from organizing my profiles and playlists based on Spinning® energy Zones, and instead, I’ve found some ways that seem to make more sense for me. Maybe they do for you, too. . . . Read more…