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Coaching Resistance, Part 3: Creative cueing
Tired of saying “turn it up” or “add more resistance” all the time? Liven up your coaching for resistance increases with these cues. The best way to cue resistance is to teach your students about the relationship between cadence, resistance, and their effect on intensity. You use the equation CRead more…
Coaching Resistance, Part 2: How to inspire students to select the resistance to reach the objective you set
Part 1 of this series on cueing resistance described how to establish a baseline resistance for your warm-up so that your riders always begin with some resistance on their bikes, even though it is an easier effort. By establishing this baseline, you instill in your students the understanding that thereRead more…
Coaching Resistance, Part 1: Establishing a baseline resistance
We’ve all heard the instructor who calls out to the class, “Gimme a full turn!” This article explains why this is an unwise method of cueing resistance and how to guide students to establish a baseline warm-up flat road that has resistance. Read more…
How much do pro cyclists eat during the Tour de France
People are always asking how many calories a pro cyclists burns in a Tour stage and how many calories they need to eat in order to replace that energy. I’ve got a couple of sources for the answer to those questions. Andy Schleck tweeted this photo yesterday after the stage.Read more…
The “How-To” Guide for Hovers. Wait…What??
Want to learn how to hover in your indoor cycling class? Google it and learn how! JUST KIDDING!!! Wouldn’t you ask an expert? The problem is that too many don’t know how to distinguish true “experts” anymore. I was floored when I discovered this “How-to” guide for doing a “hover” inRead more…
Quote of the Week July 10 2011
Ben Franklin never ceases to inspire! You’ll love this quote!Read more…
Three Quick Tips to Conquer the Small Class Challenge
Class numbers are not always what we would like them to be, especially in the summer when participants tend to spend more time outdoors. Read Dr. Haley’s three quick tips to energize your instructing when class size is low so that it is more enjoyable for both you and your students! . . .Read more…
Audio Master Class Profile: Team Time Trial – Tour de France [Stage 2 2011]
The Team Time Trial is one of the most exciting events in the sporting world. This is a great threshold effort, a high quality training session. Use it during this year’s Tour or later in the year… just make sure to plan some balance in your class schedule The TeamRead more…
Magic Coaching Moment Video: Understanding Toe Straps on Indoor Cycling Bikes
As I traveled around North America for 12 years with the Spinning program to well over a hundred clubs certifying instructors, one thing I encountered again and again was a lack of understanding about toe straps and how they work. This video explains what to do.Read more…
Keiser Indoor Cycling Evolution – progressing and moving on from “hovers”
Suzette O’Byrne, Keiser Master Instructor, discusses the evolution of Keiser’s methodology since she first started with them many years ago. Over the years, our understanding of biomechanics and physiology has changed, and we must adapt and change as we learn new things. Read how Keiser has implemented positive changes.Read more…