How much do you really know about cycling technique? More importantly, how willing are you to seriously assess your own technique so you can become a better coach? I share a story with you that helped me realize how important it is to really know proper technique of your sportRead more…
While teaching yesterday, I noticed a student standing up tall with her hands perched on the handlebars when on a climb. Do you know why this might be inefficient and how to fix it? Here is how I resolved this issue.Read more…
The following is an article Jennifer wrote for Active.com. To read the article on the Active.com website, click here. Please share the link (or this blog) with your students, program managers, and instructor peers. As usual, your comments (both on the Active page and on this blog) are always appreciated!Read more…
This week’s Ask the Expert is about the foot position during the pedal stroke. Does the toe push down, or does the heel push down? Both Tom Scotto and Jennifer Sage provide advice on how to cue a proper foot position with your students. ICA member Dan asked a greatRead more…
About 5 years ago, I was teaching my Loop de Loop profile as a Master Class at a club in California. Loop de Loop is a mountain bike simulation. I had a segment that included a “Run With Resistance”. (For those of you who are not Spinning® certified a “RWR”Read more…
Want to learn how to hover in your indoor cycling class? Well then just Google it and learn how! JUST KIDDING!!! Wouldn’t you ask an expert? Ah, but people don’t know how to distinguish true “experts” any more. I was floored when I discovered this “How-to” guide for doing a “hover”Read more…
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…
But for a few exceptions, indoor cyclists should simulate the hand positions that an outdoor cyclist utilizes. Those exceptions would be the very aggressive riding positions of elite cyclists and triathletes utilized during competitions, reserved for athletes with many years of skills, fitness, flexibility and of course, the tens ofRead more…
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…