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Mainstream Music Monday: Reverse Ramp with a Feel-Good Indie Vibe
A bright, upbeat track with a steady 85 bpm tempo makes this one ideal for warm-ups, endurance segments, sub-threshold work, or a controlled reverse ramp to gradually reduce intensity.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Throwback Interval Track
This week’s suggestion is an oldie but a goodie for those of us teaching in the prime pop music times of the late 2000s. This track is a chaotic, glitchy throwback that defies expectations. Just when you think you’ve settled into the rhythm, it veers off, demanding your full attention and energy. It’s the kind of song that turns a routine ride into an electrifying experience. Ready to shake up your playlist?Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Layered, Theatrical, and Deeply Moving Track for Your Warm-Up
Transport your riders with this sweeping, emotionally rich track that works beautifully as a warm-up, steady flat, or reflective cool-down. There’s also a shorter version perfect for recovery moments between efforts. A timeless favorite that captures the magic of early Spinning® days.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: The Sprint Song You Didn’t Know You Needed
This track is fast, fiery, and built for speed intervals. The beat hits hard right out of the gate and doesn’t let up until the final seconds. It’s got just the right amount of chaos to keep your riders locked in and breathless. Just press play and try to keep up.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Soaring, Synth-Driven Climb
Are you a Numanoid? Check out this song—you may be one of us! Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 5: Cause and Effect—Exploring the Impact of Cadence and Resistance
In part 4 of this series I gave you critical information about how to cue resistance so that students find the amount of load or gear they need to meet the goals you set for that segment of your profile. In part 5, we manipulate the variables of that vital equation. I also give you 7 drills that you can use to create your own awareness exercises, solidifying the concept in your riders’ minds.
Mainstream Music Monday: A Quick Burst of Energy
Need a track that brings a ton of energy in a short duration? This band, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year, brings it to you.Read more…
Class Profile: Climbing the Adirondack High Peaks
Inspired by New York’s breathtaking Adirondack High Peaks, this 60-minute ride features five progressive climbs that build strength and endurance. From steady efforts to dynamic surges, each climb mirrors the challenge of summiting one of the 46 famed peaks. The final push channels the grit needed to reach Mount Marcy, the tallest in the state. Get ready to ride through history, beauty, and raw determination.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Set Your Climb Ablaze 🔥
Be sure to bring a fire extinguisher to cool off your riders after they feel the burn with this progressive climb.Read more…
How to Coach Resistance in Your Indoor Cycling Class, Part 4: Solving for X—Coaching Resistance with Cadence and Intensity as Your Guide
In Part 4 of this series, we tackle the heart of resistance cueing: helping riders find the right amount of load to match your intended intensity for each segment. Instead of defaulting to “turn it up,” you’ll use a simple yet powerful equation to connect cadence, resistance, and intensity—and learn how to coach that relationship more clearly. You’ll also get specific cues to help riders discover their own ideal resistance at various cadences and efforts, along with song suggestions to support each scenario.Read more…