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Power Part 2: The Force Velocity Curve – Why Pedaling Too Fast is Ineffective
In the previous post on the introduction of Power, we did the math on how Power is a product of cadence and force (resistance). Today let’s take a look at Sports Science and how understanding the concept of power will help you in understanding sound training techniques and in creatingRead more…
Ask the Expert: Is Zone 3 a “no man’s land”?
Kristin asks a great question about zone 3. “I have been reading a lot about zone three being ‘no mans land’, that zone 3 requires more recovery than zone 2 but the body does not improve much in this zone. Too high for recovery and too low for threshold/lactic tolerance workouts. Can you cover this? . . . Read more…
Power: What is it and why is it important to indoor cycling? Part 1
Power can be a bit complicated, so I think a lot of Spinning® and Indoor Cycling instructors ignore it. But by understanding power, you will see how my series on excessive cadence makes scientific sense, and is not just my “opinion” of how to teach a Spinning® or Indoor CyclingRead more…
Quote of the Week – Monday May 16, 2011
You want something bad enough? Stop thinking about it and do it. Read more…
Minimizing Conflict in the Cycling Studio: A Guide for Instructors
If you have never experienced an unpleasant interaction with a student in your indoor cycling class you’re either very lucky, you live in a utopian society or you just started teaching. At some point in your role as an instructor you’re going to have a run-in with someone. Though itRead more…
Cycling Fusion Program – The Road Map
We call our Indoor Cycling program The Road MapRead more…
Quote of the Week May 9th, 2011 “Pre-launch” quote!
As I approach the official launch of the Indoor Cycling Association, I can hardly contain my happiness and excitement! Read more…
Where should you put your hands in an indoor cycling class? Part 1
This is Part 1 in a three-part series on where you should or shouldn’t put your hands in an indoor cycling class and why. Part 1 will discuss the Spinning® program’s Hand Position 1. . . .Read more…
Quote of the Week – Monday May 2, 2011
It bears repeating: never, ever stop learning!Read more…
What can Indoor Cycling Instructors Learn From the World of Wine?
This article originally appeared on Jennifer’s blog FunhogSpins in December of 2009. It is a unique comparison between indoor cycling instructors and winemakers, highlighting how their skills and education behind the scenes creates an amazing product. The consumer may or may not understand the science, they only know that thisRead more…