In part 1, I provided 6 general tips for teaching switchbacks, including how many, how often, how long, and how to use the music. In part 2, you will find 5 different scenarios for designing and cueing your switchbacks to make your classes more exciting and engaging, increasing your coaching repertoire and improving your visualization and motivation skills.
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The over 50 age demographic is growing and there’s a high likelihood that you’ve encountered older students in your classes. Bill Roach discuss their needs and four sensory impairments which you should be sensitive to. Read more…
All instructors are entitled to deference and respect, but in the absence of a ‘superhero cape,’ unfortunately respect is not as common as it should be. Instructors, do you get the respect you should? If not, consider weaving your own “don’t-mess-with-me” cape, and perhaps you can also wield the seven special “superhero” powers that Christine’s gives her. Read more…
We’re a little more than halfway through 2016. Time to check in and take stock of the year so far. The questions in this article can help you with your instructing goals for the rest of the year.Read more…
There comes a time during a workout when we inevitably sneak a peak at the person beside us and engage in one of the strongest motivators of all—competition. Dr. Haley Perlus proposes leveraging the power of competition in a healthy and supportive manner to empower your riders.Read more…
You may know that Jennifer Sage has been educating and inspiring cycling instructors at live workshops and conferences internationally for 18 years. But there are probably some things you don’t know about Jennifer’s history in indoor cycling. Twelve of those years presenting were exciting years with Mad Dogg Athletics andRead more…
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…
Cycling coach and indoor cycling instructor Mark Bedel and I have been trading notes on how to Keep it Real indoors while also keeping it fun. Mark took it to the next step and wrote it down! Here is some great advice if you are struggling with knowing you’re andRead more…
Unsure about whether to join the Indoor Cycling Association? Take a look at this long list of topics that will be covered this year!What You Can Expect at the Indoor Cycling Associations in the next year First I want to say that I am very grateful for everyone who visitsRead more…
You probably know that Jennifer Sage has fifteen years of experience educating and inspiring cycling instructors at live workshops and conferences internationally. But there are probably some things you don’t know about Jennifer’s history in indoor cycling. Twelve of those years presenting were wonderful and exciting years with Mad DoggRead more…