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Mentoring in Indoor Cycling, and in Life
Many of us are indoor cycling instructors because of the opportunity it provides us to make a difference in people’s lives. Being a mentor is a way to multiply that impact, not just more broadly among students but also across time to future generations. Finding a mentor is a way to become a better instructor and perhaps even form a lifelong relationship.Read more…
Theme Ride Thursday: Periodic Elements
Sorry scandium and vanadium..while we looked up every element, we just couldn’t find songs about you and a few of your friends! Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: 1990s Classic Club Hit
This track will have you conjuring up the New York City or London nightclub scene from the 1990s, when it topped the dance charts. It would be on my list of one of the top 20 best indoor cycling tracks of all time.Read more…
Quick Profile: 3-2-1 Intervals…Intensified!
3-2-1 intervals are a great way to gradually step up intensity in a profile. This latest iteration of the 3-2-1 intervals is a true game-changer. It intensifies the entire profile, juggling the position of the number of minutes you spend at each intensity. Hence the name: 3-2-1 Intervals…Intensified!Read more…
Quick Profile: Escape from Egypt: A Passover-Inspired Journey Ride
This journey ride takes us back to ancient Egypt in biblical times. We’ll escape from Egypt, inspired by the Passover story. It’s based on biblical history but may not be historically accurate. During this ride, we’ll build a pyramid in Egypt; ride away from the havoc, chaos, and disasters caused by the 10 plagues; and then cross the Red Sea as it parts, all while being chased by Egyptians.Read more…
RIP, Ranking Roger of The English Beat
The musical world lost Ranking Roger of The English Beat and General Public this week; another terrible loss to cancer. If you’re not in my age group (ahem…) and don’t know the depth of Roger’s repertoire from the 1980s, you might be surprised how many songs are perfect for indoor cycling! Here are my favorites and how I use them.Read more…
My Cycling Class Today: Why Didn’t They Understand My Direction?
In my class this morning I had a moment that gave me pause that I want to share with you. This is a coaching reminder to help you recognize that not everyone hears or understands what you tell them—even if you say it a LOT—and my suggestions for resolutions. Read more…
When Are We Enough? Three Tools to Help You Love Your Body
We came across this article posted in one of the indoor cycling groups on Facebook and immediately fell in love with it. Rachel asks the question “When are we enough?” and begs you to find your authentic self. Read more…
Video Profile: Tour of the Training Zones
The Tour of the Training Zones is one of the most important profiles in the ICA library. It’s a very educational profile that requires more talking than most profiles. For that reason, to help you teach it to your own classes, I’ve filmed myself teaching this ride so you can hear my cueing and how I deal with the intensity myself. I also have a summary of the profile cues that you can download and modify.Read more…
This One Thing
Yes, I do a lot to prepare for my classes. I spend hours making playlists. I read articles on physiology and innovative cueing. You do it too. But there’s one thing I do that I think makes a huge difference in my coaching. And maybe you don’t agree with its importance. Are you ready?
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