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ICI/PRO Member and Personal Trainer Doug Rusho joins Jennifer and me to discuss “Analyzing Indoor Cycling Techniques from a Personal Trainer”™s Perspective” As Doug describes it "There is no wrong in fitness, just risk and reward.” This is part one. ICI/PRO Members will find part two, ICI/PRO Podcast #99, in their Super Secret iTunes feed. Listen […]
This Podcast is was originally published on February 8, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Why did you become an Indoor Cycling Instructor? Why do you continue to teach? An interview with the senior Group Fitness Instructor in […]
Have you ever had someone say something so revolutionary, that it smacks you hard in the face and knocks you completely off balance? It happened to me today and I'm still reeling with the potential of this exciting new method of creating great class playlists. Let me explain... While preparing to record our latest Audio […]
Joey speaks with Jan Hunter of Bike-O-Vision about their new streaming service on Vimeo and the Tortola DVD for indoor cycling classes.
Fitness author Pamela Light joins me to discuss her article in the latest IDEA Fitness Journal — Crystal-Clear Cuing for Indoor Cycling. In it, Pamela encourages Instructors to: Be smart about the exertion scale you use to help participants get the best ride. Excellent Instructors use a system to describe what they expect for performance, […]
ICI/PRO member Joey, a Cycling Fusion Master Instructor and routine contributor to The Weekly Ride on ICI/PRO, delivers a ride. What an exciting day, this is our first ride recording. We will certainly get better at the audio, but you should still find this enjoyable. Take a few moments to listen to my ride. The […]
John, you absolutely need to interview this new customer of our's in Boston... she's only 25 years old and it sounds like her Indoor Cycling Studio is really doing well! I was talking with Gina Perrault from MINDBODY Online last month, at their conference in LA. I had asked her if she knew of a […]
Social Media has grown to become the primary method of marketing for Indoor Cycling Studios. Which makes sense. Many of your prospective customers are active on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - and you can't beat the cost. All it takes is posting a few pretty pictures or clever sayings and SHAZAM! you get a bunch […]
Here is a potential way for you to monetize your passion for Indoor Cycling. In this special interview/demonstration video Dirk Friel from TrainingPeaks.com explains how his online coaching software can be used to generate income for Spinning Instructors like you! USE THIS LINK TO VIEW THE ENTIRE VIDEO You will also find the full length […]
If you watched any of this year's Tour de France, you almost couldn't miss seeing Clean Bottle's mascot Bottle Boy running along with the Peloton. As I watched and listened as Phil Ligget and the other Tour commentators talking about Dave Mayer and Clean Bottle, all I could think was "who ever is behind (or inside) […]
This Podcast is was originally published on May 7, 2017, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey The latest issue of ACE Certified News features an article: Create Safe, Effective Indoor Cycling Classes. The author, health and fitness writer Karen Asp […]
I want everyone to meet Steve Frank - Master Instructor with the Indoor Cycling Group/LIVESTONG Fitness. Steve and I met in Chicago last month at club industry. I knew instantly he would be someone you'd enjoy meeting and a wonderful addition to our ICI/PRO Team. Why? I meet a lot of people in the fitness business. […]
Strong Is The New Skinny! I like the sound of that 🙂 Every month, as an Instructor at Life Time Fitness, I receive a copy of their Experience Life Magazine. In the April issue an article about Building a Better Body Image caught my attention. John and I both wanted to learn more so we invited Health and Fitness […]
This Podcast is originally from 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it. While the New Leaf systems are not easy to find anymore, KORR Medical Technologies (https://korr.com/) does have Metabolic Testing equipment that is available. Perhaps we will have them […]
This Podcast is was originally published on May 16, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Dennis Kesier, founder of Keiser Corporation and the Engineer of their M3 Indoor Cycling bike, joins me to talk about the physics of […]
Helping prospective Indoor Cycling studio owners with their business planning is part of my Instructor Employment Initiative - encouraging the formation of new studios... which creates more places for Instructors to teach and will (at least I'm hearing) create upwards pressure on class pay rates! ICI/PRO member Rowan Platel contacted me recently with questions about […]
Between sessions last weekend Master Instructor Cameron Chinatti took me aside and told me how impressed she was with the quality of Instructors at the conference. Wanting for you to hear it first hand, I invited Cameron back for a post conference interview for the latest episode of the ICI Podcast. We also discussed Cameron's […]
I was intrigued by the new Evo Indoor Cycle when I saw it at this past IHRSA. The first thing I noticed was there's no big flywheel... and it moves side to side. Once I discovered that there was an educational component to the Evo, I knew I needed to learn more and share what […]
Can the sounds of breathing identify the metabolic changes during exercise that are described as VT1 aerobic threshold & VT2 anaerobic threshold? There's promising research conducted by Breath Research and Dr. Carl Foster at UW Lacrosse. Here's your chance to support this cutting edge technology that could potentially replace conventional metabolic testing, for the purposes […]
Ladies (sorry guys this isn't for you) meet Brooke Freiborg from the Moxie Cycling Co. Brooke and her partner Deb Amorde have created a new line of women's cycling tops that I love and feel you should consider wearing for your next class - especially now that ICI/PRO Platinum members can receive a 40% off your purchase through our Instructor […]
You can add Cycling Studio Owner Nairi Petrosian to the list of Smart & Talented people involved in Indoor Cycling - listen to this interview and you'll know why. Nairi and her business partner Kirsty Baldwin successfully raised $30,011.00 with an Indiegogo crowdsourcing campaign that closed August 29th of this year. They're using the money to […]
What are you doing on Saturday April 28th? How about participating in what could become the largest Indoor Cycling fundraising event ever? The people from the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation contacted me and asked if I would help promote their event. Once I understood what they do and who they help (over 88,000 wishes […]
This Podcast is was originally published on April 27, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey I love people who see a question and decide to find the answer. Melissa Marotta is just such a person: Spinning Instructor, Medical […]
The Manx Cycling Club on The Isle of Mann has created some incredible cyclists who have contributed to the recent success of British Cycling. The "Fasted Man on Two Wheels" World Champion / Tour multi stage winner Mark Cavendish (they call him "Sir Mark Cavendish" now) and Olympic Cycling Gold Medalist Peter Kennaugh Jr. are […]
CB Cyclebarn was recently voted the top Indoor Cycling studio in Orange County, CA. The "Barn" as it's affectionately known, is run by first time business owner / Instructor Karen Casler. Karen shares with us a number of the secrets of her success in the interview below: Her total focus on customer service. Using technology […]
"The most important Indoor Cycling class you'll ever take... will be the next one!" I've forgotten which Instructor I overheard saying this to a new participant, but it's completely true. We want new students returning to our classes every week. It's good for us (fuller classes) and obviously good for them 🙂 So what should […]
This Podcast is was last published on Feb 23, 2010, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey As promised last week, here's my interview with Bill Pryor about his experiences starting his own Spinning Indoor Cycling Studio. 2014 UPDATE: This […]
Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA from funandfit.org joins me to discuss her article in the latest IDEA Fitness Journal - 7 Principles for Outstanding Boomer Workouts. The focus of our conversation is on her Principle #7 - Carefully Consider Your Cues. Kymberly encourages Instructors to "Speak Boomer Language": Cues that motivate your younger, pain-free, joint-happy client may […]
Would you be intimidated if you had to fill in for Master Instructor Tom Scotto? I know I would. Meet Spinning Instructor and ICI/PRO member Kay Ruane. Kay fills in for Tom on a regular basis at the Wellbridge club where they both teach. Those of us with a bunch of experience, who were given […]
If you're one of the 10,000 Instructors who teach at one of the 300 clubs or studios currently using GroupExPRO to manage class subs and Instructor communications, you can skip listening to this Podcast. If you're not, please read on... For Instructors who are tired of; sub requests for class formats you don't teach, the endless string […]
What would it be like to open your own Indoor Cycling Studio? I thought you may be interested to know, so I asked Lorie Bickford to tell us about the process of creating (along with her husband Jeff) JoyRide Indoor Cycling Studio in Salem Oregon. We discuss her initial vision, how she found space, how […]
It began as the dream of many Instructors - starting your own fitness business. Charles (Spook) Hilgartner made his dream real by opening the first dedicated indoor cycling studio in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. It was very sad to hear that InSync Cycle Studio closed. Spooks final note from their website... On a personal note: For the […]
Last week a SoulCycle Instructor filed a class action suit alleging he and other Instructors were not paid for the extra hours spent in class prep, meetings, marketing, promotion, etc… Does that sound like anyone you know? What's proper or legal when it comes work requests, beyond actually teaching your classes, when you're asked by management? I […]
This Podcast is was originally published on July 4, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Give up your Studio”™s Spinning credentials because you want to use a different Indoor Cycling bike? Blasphemy! And yet Gene Nacey from Global […]
One of our most popular class profiles! We were saving Kim Moody's profile; "The Gate" until it was closer to Halloween - and here it is! Kim was one of the winners to the first Ultimate Instructor Class Profile contest as we really appreciated her take on creating a holiday based ride theme. This profile […]
Meet our latest Awesome Instructor! Most interviews begin with an intro call where a potential guest and I discuss the process and I answer any questions they might have. Most of these calls are uneventful - but Gloria is not what you'd describe as leading an "uneventful" life. When I called her at the scheduled […]
Studio owner Michael Stadvec joins me to discuss his upcoming event - The Tour de Pier on the Manhattan Beach pier. You can hear more by listening to the Podcast below. John and Jennifer, Thanks for the opportunity to promote the Tour de Pier! Several months ago a student and friend (they all become friends!), Jon Hirshberg, […]
Dr. Carl Foster joins me to discuss his upcoming sessions at this year's ICI/PRO conference in Boston 9/30 - 10/2. As our conversation progressed we steered into; some of the history of zone based heart rate training, where "220-your age" came from (it's actually valid, in some respects) and we talked about my favorite subject - […]
What a treat it was to learn we have a Sports Psychologist (and former professional bicycle racer) among our ICI/PRO members! Meet Dr. KC Wilder KC and I had an interesting conversation about motivating your students that was completely off topic from what we had intended to discuss. Oh, well. I guess I'll have to have her back again. We […]
This Podcast is was originally published on November 19, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey I met Paul Camerer, AKA Pink House, at the Heart Zones conference. We both were taking the level 1 Indoor Cycling certification course. […]
I couldn't make it to IHRSA this year but Indoor Cycling Studio Startup Consultant Bill Pryor was there and he filled me in on everything that was new in the world of Indoor Cycling. This is a companion to Bill's article about his visit to IHRSA to see all the new Indoor bikes. In this lengthy interview, […]
This Podcast is was last published on April 10, 2010, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Available now worldwide, Perfect Breathing - Transform Your Life One Breath At A Time (Sterling Publishing 2009) is a book that can change […]
They say good things come to those who wait! I'm very excite to announce that Stages Indoor Cycling has agreed to co-sponsor the conference this year and they will provide a room full of their new FreeMotion Indoor Cycles with POWER. Update: July 2011 - I am now teaching on the FreeMotion s11.9 and have a […]
Think about all of the planning you did before launching your new cycling studio? How much are you doing today to keep your studio in top form? We talk with Barbara Chancey and John Bogosian talk about the six signs of fitness studio sabotage. This podcast is a must listen for both studio owners and […]
This Podcast is was originally published in 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Dr. Alinda Perrine, O.D., M.P.H. and Red Jersey / Master Trainer with Heart Zones USA conducted the Level 1 & 2 Indoor Cycling certification programs […]
ICI/PRO members Zack and Joey record their first podcast as part of the ICI/PRO team. Both Joey and Zack are master indoor cycling instructors, and they both currently race and actively ride outdoors. Take some time and listen to Joey and Zack as they lay out their vision for the future of the ICI/PRO Podcasts […]
This Podcast is was last published on Feb 7, 2010, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Have you ever thought of creating a comprehensive training program for your members to help get them really fit? You want to incorporate […]
Meet Dave Goss - Graduate student and Indoor Cycling Instructor at the University of Florida! While working on his music education graduate degree at U-Florida, Dave enrolled in the college's group fitness instructor development program. There he earned his AFAA Primary Group Fitness Certification and then completed his Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification. Now Dave has scheduled […]
Exciting News! We are now offering both ACE and AFAA CEC's at the ICI/PRO conference and Zoning Fitness is providing Blink Heart Rate Monitors to the next 75 Instructors who register to attend the conference. MyZone displays your students Heart Rates on a screen during class... and a lot more. Listen to my Interview with […]
FREE ICI/PRO PODCAST: What an exciting day, this is our third ride recording. ICI/PRO member Amy Smith, a Cycling Fusion Master Instructor and routine contributor to The Weekly Ride, delivers a ride. "This is a race week. On this course I have less hills so we have to keep them on target in the saddle […]
ICI/PRO members Zack and Joey interview Amy Smith, a Cycling Fusion Master Instructor and routine contributor to The Weekly Ride on ICI/PRO. What an amazing lady Amy is: she has raced, she is a master instructor and an insanely great outdoor rider. Take a few moments to listen to Amy and what inspires her in […]
Where are all the young fitness Instructors? It's a great question. I thought Stages Indoor Cycling's Master Educator Dunte Hector may have some understanding of the perception the fitness industry has among college students. After all he's only 23 and is very active at Texas Tech University. Before we recorded his Race of Truth Audio PROfile, […]
This Podcast is was originally published on February 22, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Keiser Master Trainer Suzette O'Byrne and I discuss the initial response to their new correspondence Indoor Cycling certification course. Keiser has recently introduced […]
Instructor Chris Nielsen was one of our Ultimate Instructor Class Profile winners with her Going the Distance profile! Training Type: Endurance HR Zones: 3-4 Effort: moderate to hard Class length: 60 minutes, includes ~9 minutes for cool down and stretch This profile was developed as part of a series to show that endurance classes can […]
Can simple words change your Indoor Cycling Class? Jade Ng with the Finish Strong Training System has been using her dictionary to find words that help her communicate with her class. Listen to the Podcast below or subscribe for free using or Information about our lost Podcast episodes is here ICI Podcast — The Lost […]
Gene Nacey and Tom Scotto kept this a secret during the ICI/PRO conference ... Cycling Fusion and Stage 5 Cycling have merged their Indoor Cycling certifications into one. They will operate under Cycling Fusion for Indoor Cycle Certification and Stage 5 Cycling will continue to provide Outdoor Cyclist training. Lots to understand about what this […]
Running a successful fitness studio takes a lot of passion, experience and hard work. The husband and wife team of Xavier and Nadia McClinton who run Body By X Skill Development & Training Center in Marin County California sound like they have all three covered... and more! Together they have developed a unique fitness offering that […]
I first met Dr. Kevin Steele in the mid 2000's when he was with Life Time Fitness and it was a real treat to catch up with him again at the past MINDBODY FitPRO conference this past Fall. In his role as VP of Programs and Education at Mad Dogg Athletics, Kevin heads up the […]
Our Cycling Studio Owners will want to check this out ASAP... For years we've promoted Working Fitness Vacations - where you, the Instructor, teache a few fitness classes in exchange for a very low cost, Caribbean vacation. Hundreds of Instructors have followed our recommendations and have really enjoyed their all inclusive vacations. Now there's TripTribe.com. […]
The Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast is now available in the itunes Podcast Directory! You can subscribe by clicking the orange chicklet below. Subscribe in a reader New to Podcasting? What's with this Subscribing thing? Once you subscribe, iTunes will check each day to see if I have posted a new Podcast. If I have, iTunes […]
Barbara Hoots and I discuss how you can grow your Indoor Cycling classes using the same techniques she has successfully used to grow her own Spinning classes. SIX WAYS TO GROW YOUR CYCLING CLASS 1. Create an Ambiance which allows students to disappear from the real world. Paint the walls dark, add mood lighting to […]
This Podcast is was last published on May 7, 2017, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey How can you tell if your Indoor Cycling students ready to move outdoors and confidently tackle some reasonable climbs? Gino Nacey says they […]
This Podcast is was last published on Feb 12, 2010, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey If you can measure it you can improve it. That's a big part of Indoor Cycling 2.0 where we use measuring tools to […]
Ben Greenfield is our newest ICI/PRO Team Contributor. Through his new RockStar Triathlete Academy, Ben has promised to help me with my training for the three Multi-Sport events I have committed to this summer. Besides all of his education and experience as a competitive endurance athlete Ben is an Indoor Cycling Instructor just like us. […]
This Podcast is was last published on Jan 1, 2010, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. The product ChestLick is no longer available, but we want to keep the work available. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Happy New Year! I don't think I have […]
This Podcast is was last published on Dec 11, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey If you are anything like me, your life revolves around your computer. Email, FaceBook, iTunes, on-line shopping and this website are all inaccessible […]
This Podcast is was last published on Oct 14, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey One of the things that most excites me about the potential here at ICI and the technology we are tapping into, is that […]
This Podcast is was last published on June 7, 2017, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey This year is going to be different! You see for years Amy and I have traveled with FitBodies Inc. to teach fitness at beautiful […]
This Podcast is was last published on Sept 19, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Jennifer Sage and I discuss whether or not it is proper for you to use your Indoor Cycling class as your workout. Added […]
Is there a Master Spinning Instructor in the house? This Podcast is was originally published on April 25, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Actually there are two! Michelle Colvin jumps on the mic and we discuss the […]
This Podcast is was originally published on April 23, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Here is part 2 of my interview with Master Spinning Instructor Mark Tickner. We discuss the questions submitted by members of our community. […]
This Podcast is was originally published on April 20, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey This is part 1 of my interview with Mark Tickner. We discuss the questions submitted by members of our community. Part 2 will […]
This Podcast is was originally published on April 4, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey In this episode: First, I received an email from Judith Buckley, an Indoor Cycling Instructor, in Saudi Arabia! My first response was "Wow! […]
This Podcast is was originally published on March 26, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey iSpinning™, the new iPhone® App, along with the SMHEART LINK™ is coming to your studio soon! Here's the link to the new Class Builder […]
This Podcast is was originally published on March 19, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Gene Nacey”™s Global Ride Studio offers a training product for cyclists that sounds exactly like what Graeme Street described last week. A combination […]
This Podcast is was originally published on March 15, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Graeme Street, the owner of Cyclo-Club (an online bicycle training service) offers you; Three steps to monetizing your passion for Indoor Cycling and […]
This Podcast is was originally published on February 28, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Amy hosts this episode along with Celebrity Coach Dr. Alinda Perrine. Together they conduct a conference call with the Indoor Cycling Instructors who […]
This Podcast is was originally published on August 18, 2013, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Sport and Exercise Psychology Expert, Dr. Haley Perlus and I discuss the responses to a question I asked a while back; "What frustrates […]
This Podcast is was originally published on February 21, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Stage 5 Cycling CEO Tom Scotto and I discuss his Indoor Cycling Certification program that focuses on proven "Road Cycling" coaching and training […]
This Podcast is was originally published on August 18, 2013, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Meet Omar, the Resident Fitness Instructor at Breezes Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Amy works with Omar as the traveling Fitness Pro for the week. […]
This Podcast is was originally published on January 17, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Dr Alinda Perrine joins me again! We discuss introducing Heart Rate Training to your Indoor Cycling Class and announce the formation of a […]
This Podcast is was originally published on January 15, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Video options for your Indoor Cycling class get better every day. In this episode I interview Allen Jones, creator of the epicRIDES series […]
This Podcast is was originally published on January 8, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. Note, the company is no longer in business, however there are pleanty of grips out there in the marketplace, so still a good listen. I hope you enjoy it, […]
This Podcast is was originally published on December 30, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Welcome Spinning News Readers! Would a mentor have helped you when you first started teaching Indoor Cycling? Or are you interested in developing […]
This Podcast is was originally published on December 30, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Interview with Keith Burnage, AKA Keifer as he is known on the Indoor Cycling Forums. Keith is as close to an expert with […]
This Podcast is was originally published on December 10, 2018, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Jesse Piersol is a frequent contributor to the Spinning News and also an Adjunct Professor at West Chester University. There she teaches Public […]
This Podcast is was originally published on December 15, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Hi [firstname] It's -5 below zero (F) here in Minneapolis as I write this. After listening to Ryan Hogan, from the Australian Fitness […]
This Podcast is was originally published on December 13, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Minneapolis was the last stop on the Global Ride Tour. It was at Pedal Indoor Cycling Studio a wonderful private studio in NE […]
This Podcast is was originally published on December 3, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey I met Gene Nacey, the founder of Global Ride, LLC, at the Heart Zones Convention last month. Gene premiered one of his new […]
This Podcast is was originally published on November 26, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Keiser Cycling Master Trainer Suzette O'Byrne and I discuss their M3 Indoor Cycle and it's unique magnetic resistance system. Suzette also describes the […]
This Podcast is was originally published on November 10, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I have updated the relevant links. I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey I have always felt that there was something missing when you compare riding a Spinning bike indoors […]
Welcome to the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast | ICI/PRO Premium Education free podcast. This episode was recorded live in San Diego CA by Amy and Joey while at the 2019 IHRSA Event. This episode is a general commentary on the show and a brief rundown of the people that we connected with at the […]
This Podcast is was originally published on November 24, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey My guest for this Podcast is Dr. Haley Perlus. Haley and I discuss Indoor Cycling Instructor Burnout, what it is, where it comes […]
This Podcast is was originally published on November 1, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey I have never been a fan of bike racing videos in my Indoor Cycling classes. Too distracting. It's very much like watching a […]
This Podcast is was originally published on October 24, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Fraser Quelch and I discuss his Storm Training System approach to structuring an Indoor Cycling Class and the importance of getting your class […]
This Podcast is was originally published on October 10, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey What a treat to be able to interview Johnny G along with Jennifer Sage as my co-host for this special Podcast. When you […]
This Podcast is was originally published on October 10, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey The first is that I”™m going to be doing live Podcast Interviews at the Heart Zones USA - ACTIVE HEALTHY LIVING conference, coming […]
This Podcast is was originally published on September 29, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Part two of my interview with Sally Edwards. Listen as Sally explains her upcoming Active Healthy Living Conference 2008, November 14th - 16th, […]
This Podcast is was originally published on September 28, 2008, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Sally Edwards, the originator of Heart Zones Training, and I discuss the origin of Zone based Heart Rate Training. Sally explains its importance […]
This Podcast is originally from September 2, 2008. I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it. — Joey September means the end of summer for many. School is starting and schedules are changing. I look at changes like these as a great […]
Monday's I'm up at 4:30 to teach my 5:45am cycling class. Many mornings the last thing I want to do is eat something, although I know I probably should. My club has a lot of smart people so I asked our nutritionist, Tyler Young, her thoughts on what all us early spinners should be eating […]
Technology can be a great thing for our classes - as long as all of your Instructors have been trained to use it properly. I'm seeing a bunch of clubs and studios having enormous success with performance data tracking and display systems. These systems connect to the consoles all of the new Indoor Cycle's […]
How much planning did you do (or should you do), before launching your new cycling studio? What research did you complete to understand the difference between successful studios and those that are struggling? Fitness entrepreneur Callie Bowling has completed an exhaustive planning process in anticipation of opening a new Indoor Cycling Studio in Boise Idaho […]
I love discovering smart, talented people who are passionate about Indoor Cycling and Lena Hershey is someone I feel you should get to know. Lena is a brand new (she started in May) Spinning® Instructor at the Carlisle Family YMCA in Carlisle, PA. Lena's journey to become a Spinning Instructor began with a pretty large […]
ICI/PRO Podcast host Joey Stabile talks with Suhail Maqsood of the Wheel House in San Francisco and John Bogosian of Zingfit about the importance of keeping your customers. This was a great conversation, and many of us overlook the most valuable asset that we have in our businesses, our customers. Suhail and I have […]
While Performance Enhancement Specialist Dennis Mellon and I were getting warmed up to record his Audio Class PROfile Mashup - HIIT vs. Party on the Bike, we spent a few minutes discussing his thoughts and observations on coaching with power. Were his participants seeing any improvement after a full winter training indoors with power? If […]
Do you have any understanding of using Earthing / Grounding to enhance recovery? How about PEMF or Thermogenics? Many of the top endurance athletes in the world are using these technologies to speed and enhance recovery - including IRONMAN Triathlete, Endurance Coach and ICI/PRO Team member Ben Greenfield. I hate to admit it, but these technologies […]
Meet Dave Norfleet, the creator of an amazing Indoor Cycling Class ride delivery and Cycling Class Profile app My Fitness DJ. Joey and Dave talk about the app and class structure and design through this 50 minute episode. We have a special treat for you with a FREE class profile that you can directly download […]
Georgia Green is a regular participant in Amy and my cycling classes at Life Time Fitness. I'll never forget the first day she walked in > tall, strong, with a great big smile - she looks like a fitness instructor - and came right up to me, with her hand extended; "Hi, I'm Georgia!" […]
ICI/PRO Member Dennis Mellon introduced us to the concept of Harmonic Mixing our playlists. A technique used by many of the top DJ's, Harmonic Mixing involves sequencing your music tracks in the same or a complimentary musical key, to avoid clashing Keys and harsh transitions. The net effect is to create a pleasing feel to […]
We're a little less than a month away from the Day Light Savings time change - Sunday, November 6. I've always considered that the un-official start of the Indoor Cycling season; rolling the clock back an hour makes it easier to commit to that 5:30 am class and you're certainly not going to be riding […]
UPDATED 9/14 - We are no longer recommending the company involved in this podcast. When we renewed this month we were told we could no longer add an "additional insured" to Amy's policy unless we paid an extra $155.00. This is totally ridiculous in our eyes and we have gone back to Markel Insurance for […]
Do you know the Language of Power? I invited Cameron Chinatti and Doug Rusho from Stages Indoor Cycling back to the Podcast to learn how they communicate the concepts of Power in ways that reach the different learning styles and personalities in your classes. Here's the link to ICI/PRO Podcast #207 — Understanding FTP Functional Threshold Power […]
The big news at this years IDEA World Fitness Convention was the launch of Fitness Connect, which is the world”™s largest fitness professional directory, connecting more than 16 million consumers to more than 100,000 fitness professionals with credentials verified by the top 14 fitness certification bodies. While I was at the convention I met Jason […]
Meet Spinning® Instructor/Personal Trainer and Fitness blogger Darcy Knoblich! Darcy is doing a fabulous job connecting with participants and other instructors, while promoting herself online through her website darcyknoblich.com. I really enjoyed interviewing Darcy and I hope you enjoy listening to her passion for helping others 🙂 Our goal for this Podcast was to help […]
If you've spent any time coaching youth sports, you know that kids have little interest in learning skills and structured drills. They just want to play ball and have fun! As the coach of his two boy's baseball teams, popular Instructor Dennis Mellon understands his kids want to enjoy playing the game - not just […]
Spinning® studio owner Suzanne Olson, along with her 4 partners, runs Pure Energy in Paoli, PA . Suzanne joins me to discuss how she ensures a quality experience for her participants, in their multi-format fitness studio. Pure Energy's Facebook page. https://www.buzzsprout.com/161023/687753-ici-podcast-321-meet-spinning-studio-owner-suzanne-olson-from-pure-energy.mp3 Studio Specifications: Opened April 1st 2014 Formats offered: Spinning, Yoga, Barre, Aerial Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, […]
As a special treat we're providing this Podcast episode to everyone! All week we have been discussing How You Sound and I thought you maybe interest in hearing a class from another Master Indoor Cycling Instructor! This time it”™s Master Trainer Jim Karanas with the Team ICG & the Indoorcycling Group. Jim graciously invited me to attend one […]
My guest for this episode of the Podcast is Studio Owner Leslie Grosshauser. Leslie launched S & L Tri-Cycle Fit Studio on the first of the year. I was excited to learn from her about a number of decisions she made, to differentiate her offering from other fitness competitors. Key among them were the purchase of Schwinn […]
AFS - The Association of Fitness Studios - is the organization for small/boutique studios and it's my recommendation that Indoor Cycling Studio owners become members. It's free to join as a basic member - register here. In this episode of the Podcast, AFS founder Josh Leve and I discuss the many benefits of AFS membership. […]
Winter Training is on the minds of many of your class participants starting today! Base building, maintaining fitness and improving power are all things that the endurance athletes are looking for from you and your class. Are you prepared to deliver these things? Gene Nacey from Cycling Fusion joins me to discuss why you should […]
ICI/PRO member & Cycle Quest Studio owner Joe Ducosin hosted Olympic Gold Medalist Dara Torres at his studio last week - and the results were a bunch of free local media that promoted his studio. Dara was in town to promote the new women's specific FitClips headphones she helped design for KOSS Headphones. They also […]
FREE ICI/PRO PODCAST: What an exciting day, this is our second ride recording. ICI/PRO member Zack, a Cycling Fusion Master Instructor and routine contributor to The Weekly Ride, delivers a ride. “I am very excited to be releasing an audio version with my ride this week. You get to really feel how i intended the […]
ICI/PRO Podcast host Joey has an amazing conversation with Robin Robertson and her innovative program Cycle Moles. Find the file here: We have edited the following information from Robin's site. You can reach the site at: https://www.betrainingtennis.com/cycle-moles Cycle Moles Training Camps The Cycle Moles camps are designed as 8-week Training Camps that are a […]
Studio owner Paul Harmeling joins me to discuss Full Psycle Indoor Cycling Studio that he owns with his two other partners (Shelly Scott & Kris Pennell) in Orange County, CA. I observed two classes when I visited and was very impressed by the diversity of the participants in attendance; from a bunch of teenage girls to professional athletes. […]
My understanding of Yo-Yo dieting was that it's not good for you. Lose weight, gain weight, lose weight, gain weight... the process of restricting calories and then reverting back to your normal eating habits can't be good for you. ICI/PRO member Colleen Mathews send me a link to this article that says just the opposite, Yo-Yo dieting […]
The brand that we all know now as Spinning grew out of a partnership between endurance athlete Johnny G and cyclist / CPA John Baudhuin in the early 90's. Together they formed Mad Dogg Athletics and the rest is history! John's bio from maddogg.com John R. Baudhuin is the founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of […]
As a followup to Jennifer Lintz's article, here is our interview where we discuss her day getting certified as a Spinning Instructor. Jennifer teaches at Cycle Quest Studio run by ICI/PRO member Joe Ducosin! During the interview Jennifer explains how she sees the value of additional education, beyond her initial cycling certification. While I was […]
Here's a great opportunity for Indoor Cycling Instructors and Studio Owners to attract and serve a new demographic of riders - active seniors! With over 12 MILLION members and 13,000 locations, SilverSneakers is a kind of quiet giant in the fitness industry. Participating senior citizens, across America, can take advantage of free access to health […]
Can too much exercise be bad for you? Could the hours spend conditioning as an endurance athlete actually be damaging your heart? Sounds counter intuitive... until you read this new book from author Chris, Managing Editor of VeloNews - The Haywire Heart - How Too Much Exercise Can Kill You and what you can […]
Do Indoor Cycling Classes really need to be 45-60 minutes - to provide the health and fitness benefits expected by our participants? Asked another way: If your studio offered classes that were shorter (say 30 minutes), while still just as effective as 3/4 or a full hour, could an "express class" attract people who feel […]
John's note: I'm re-running this best of podcast for the benefit of all our newer ICI/PRO members who weren't with us in 2012. Good stuff here! The Urban Dictionary lists Resolutionist as: A person who joins the gym in early January because of their New Years Resolution. Resolutionists can be spotted by their pasty white […]
Is it possible to create Performance Cycling Classes that are entertaining and compelling, for both endurance athletes and non-cyclists? David McQuillen, with The Sufferfest video series, says you can with entertaining video content - note the emphasis on entertaining 🙂 I've been aware of David's videos for years. Perfect for pounding away in the garage or […]
You only get one chance to make a first impression! While I've taught a lot of classes on Indoor Cycles that display Power/Watts, this morning was the very first Power based class I've ever taught. So what's the difference? 65 new FreeMotion Indoor Cycles with Power meters that replaced conventional Spinner NXTs and very willing […]
Here's the Grand Prize winning entry to our Ultimate Instructor Class Profile Contest from Instructor Allison Santoro! Profile Description Today we will test the law of gravity…what goes up, must come down. Whiteface Mountain is a very challenging 8-mile climb up to a castle at the summit of the mountain. As you approach a toll-house […]
Today begins the start of the Ultimate Instructor Class Profile Contest part deux! The Grand Prize winner will receive All-Inclusive accommodations on a working fitness vacation, at any of the 65 Caribbean Resorts available at FitnessProTravel.com + $500 cash from Master Trainer Jim Karanas with Team ICG® that you can apply toward your plane tickets! To help our […]
Chris Hawthorne, AKA Chrispins, joins me to discuss a few new music discovery tools she's using in Spotify. As these Podcasts are only audio, I've included screenshots of where you'll find the Discovery Weekly, Daily Mix and Recommended Songs for a specific playlist. NOTE: The song recommendations will only display for playlist that you've created […]
There's a new option for prospective Indoor Cycling Studio Owners to consider - purchasing a franchise license from a proven & profitable studio vs. creating a new business from scratch. Studio owner Paul Harmeling with Full Psycle Indoor Cycling joins me to discuss the details of their new cycling studio franchise offering. I've really […]
Beyond his career as an Indoor Cycling Instructor - Peter Gonzalez, AKA Peter G, has created quite a following as a creator of custom remixes designed specifically for Indoor Cycling classes. I'm a Digital DJ and Indoor Cycling Instructor that creates the Best ReWeRks that " Stay True " to the original and are specifically […]
Here's the promised continuation of my interview with Peter G! If you haven't heard Pt #1 you can find it here. Peter and I discuss more about creating his ReWeRKs - remixed tracks that are available from Legitmix - along with a bunch of other interesting stuff. You've got to appreciate his passion for Indoor Cycling! […]
I've felt that it was only a matter of time, before one of the mainstream Big Box clubs added an official Rhythm and Movement class offering. Last month Life Time Fitness introduced AMP Cycle - from this video it appears to be a no-holds-barred, full on party, that will engage the same participants who are […]
After a meteoric increase in new Indoor Cycling studios and other forms of boutique fitness businesses, it makes sense that a few of them will be sold. I've recently received a number of inquires from studio owners, asking for help selling their business - and I went ahead and posted them. Here's a cycling studio […]
Meet Stephanie (Steph) Cohen - owner of Ride Revolution Cycling Studios in Northvale, NJ! Steph is a member of our Cycling Studio Owners Advisory Group. In this episode of the Podcast, we discuss some of her most valuable lessons learned from running her successful studio for three years. Name of Studio: Ride Revolution […]
Here's a fun studio pre-launch story you'll enjoy hearing - especially if you're planning a new studio yourself. Former Flywheel Sports Instructor Tracy Chutnow partnered with former participants Donnie Stutland and Stephanie Rubinstein to launch Wheel Power Studio in Deerfield, IL. During our interview, Tracy and Donnie explain how exciting it was to pre-sell class […]
The big IHRSA convention starts tomorrow (can't wait) and as a follow up to my visit last year I wrote this article. If you visit that link and scroll down a bit, you'll see this image of a banner displayed at the entrance of the convention. At the time I wrote: This banner was the […]
Could you be a Master Instructor? With the announcement that ICI/PRO Team Member Doug Rusho had joined Stages Indoor Cycling, I thought it would be interesting to learn the selection process that Cameron Chinatti used to pick Doug as their newest educator. In this episode of the Podcast, Cameron, Doug and I discuss what Cameron […]
It was the Podcast that launched dozens of new cycling studio startups. Our February 2010 interview with Indoor Cycling Studio consultant Bill Pryor (Podcast #88) presented the idea that a passionate Instructor could open a successful studio. We're aware of dozens who did and Bill has assisted over 200 entrepreneurs around the world plan and operate […]
I can't remember ever talking to a new studio owner, who didn't express the dream to open & own a second... and possibly a third studio once their first was established. Which raises an interesting question... When is the right time to open a 2nd studio? And should you? Studio Owner Nancy Katinas owns The […]
Dr Joan Kent joins me to give us a few ideas on how we can help our participants make better choices for fueling before and after an Indoor Cycling Class. Dr. Kent has published a simple and concise ebook for you and your participants - The Sugar-Free Workout: 7 Healthy Ways To Fuel Before, During […]
Peloton Cycle recently raised $307,332 through a Kickstarter project to help fund the design and manufacture their new Peloton Indoor Cycle. Awesome on its own, but they also have plans to live-stream digital classes directly to the user's home from the new Peloton Cycling Studio they're building in New York City. And not just your […]
I asked the other day; how's the quality of the air in your studio? I've been in my share of Indoor Cycling studios where, by the end of class, the air is so thick with humidity that you can no longer see yourself in the mirrors. The room stinks and every breath feels like you're riding […]
Here's a creative exercise for you to try. Imagine that tomorrow you begin marketing your Indoor Cycling classes differently... Instead of focussing on physical benefits of increased strength, endurance or weight management/loss, what would happen if your marketing was directed at cerebral benefits instead? Do you feel you could possibly attract a new/unique group of […]
In advance of recording her new Audio Profile Beat Down, Instructor Krista Leopold and I discussed her need to take a break from teaching. With a demanding tech job, along with being an active soccer mom, Krista explains why she decided to step away from regularly scheduled Spinning® classes in this episode of the Podcast. […]
It's common to have a little "chit-chat" warmup with Podcast guests. This time is for catching up with past contributors (or to calm first timers) before we record the actual Audio Profile or dive into the episode's topic. I'll occasionally have the recorder running during this time and for fun, I thought you'd enjoy hearing a […]
Display tracking of each rider's performance during an Indoor Cycling class is proving to be very motivating for the riders and profitable for the studio owners because those participants keep coming back. Customer retention is hugely important to keeping your classes full. I hear over and over; "once you've shown me my performance, up on […]
Meet Emmy Ragali, the owner of Go Cycle Studio in Chicago IL. Emmy is the first Beta instillation site for the Top Power Display System from Performance IQ. I wanted to learn first hand what Emmy's experiences were using the Top Power display to show the wattage and RPM of each Keiser M3 her participants are […]
It has taken me a while, but now I understand why many Instructors and Studio/Club owners are resistant to adding Indoor Cycles with power... they don't want a class full of riders, with heads down, totally focused on the what the computer is showing. We all want our participants focused on us... Many of us […]
I'm super excited to announce that ICI/PRO is teaming up with the owners of Full Psycle Indoor Cycling; Paul Harmeling & Shelly Scott. We are hosting our first Full Psycle/PRO Performance IQ Training on February 14th at the Full Psycle Studio in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, IL. 1/20 update: There's just two open seats […]
The "Heads Up Display" of student's performance data (watts, calories, cadence, HR, etc...) from Performance IQ looks like a fascinating addition to any club or studio. While not for everyone, the competitive element it introduces can make for a very exciting and motivating class experience. But I had felt Performance IQ it was missing a few things: […]
Gene Nacey from Cycling Fusion joins me to discuss a bunch of stuff including: Will ClassBuilder use the new Apple Music streaming service? Too soon to tell... Changes coming to ClassBuilder, now that Spotify has clamped down on premium (paid) iPhone Apps. Upcoming Android version of ClassBuilder Their new Level 3 Power Training Certification How […]
Sometimes it's just being in the right place, at the right time to move into a position as Master Trainer for a major Indoor Cycling education company. OK, maybe you need more than that. Like having a strong passion for fitness, a bicycle racing background and (in this case anyway) an engineering mindset that helps […]
Master Educator Cameron Chinatti with Stages Indoor Cycling joins me for a fun followup to their very successful IHRSA convention where they launched the new Stages SC3 Indoor Cycle. We've got a bunch of videos that relate to my interview, which you'll find below. One of the highlights from the show was the amazing efforts […]
2/3/2015 UPDATE: ICI/PRO contributor Joan Kenk Ph.D. has published a new book on Sugar Addiction! So to celebrate her success I thought it would be helpful to republish her interview from 2011 - it was previously only for ICI/PRO members. The first thirty seconds of the podcast will have you convinced she is the expert […]
While I was in NYC last month I rode in two classes lead by Instructor Julie Jarrett. The first class was sold out, which was cool considering Julie has only taught for a few months + the studio Prime Cycle opened in September of this year. After Julie's class I had the chance to sit […]
1/19/2015 In celebration of Martin Luther King Day - I thought it appropriate to re-run this podcast about Major Taylor! Minnesota author and cycling historian Terry Kerber joins me on this episode of the Podcast to discuss his book; Major Taylor: The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide […]
Marketers have specific names for people, based on how quickly they purchase new products or embrace new technologies. The people who lined up, days in advance, to buy the first iPhones are described as innovators. Those of us who waited a few weeks for our new phone are early adopters. The few holdouts still using […]
Cyclebeat is a beautiful Indoor Cycle Studio located in what was an old English pub in the commercial district of London. I couldn't decide which of these pictures to use, so here's the view as you walk in - fantastic... unless you're actually after a pint 🙂 Cyclebeat studio owner Greg Allon joins […]
The title of the cosmopolitan.com article sent in by an ICI/PRO member hooked me immediately; What It's Like to Teach a Spin® Class When You're Going Deaf and Blind. What would it be like to be losing both your vision and hearing? Can you even imagine how challenging it would be teach? I just had […]
As promised in this post, here's my interview with fitness equipment leasing expert Joe Schmitz from F.I.T. Leasing. During the interview Joe provides answers to many of the questions you might have if you're planning a new Indoor Cycling studio, or are considering an upgrade to any of the new Indoor Cycles with power; FreeMotion […]
This is without a doubt the most worthwhile project I've ever had the privilege to be involved in. Over one million people in the USA suffer from the debilitating effects of Parkinson”™s Disease. As of today, there is no known cure for Parkinson”™s Disease, however, regular exercise has shown to help with the reduction of […]
Dr Jay Alberts discovered the value of cycling as a relief of symptoms for people who suffer with Parkinson's disease, while riding a tandem bicycle in Iowa during the RAGBRAI - the ride across the state of Iowa. Based on his observations of the reduction in symptoms he saw in his tandem partner Cathy Frazier, […]
Instructor Lena Hershey and I both find it incredible that 96 Instructors have already committed to our 28 Day Challenge - they have no clue what we have in store for them and we're still a week away from the start on September 21st. I invited Lena back on the Podcast so we could explain […]
Congratulations to ICI/PRO contributor Dennis Mellon who was recently hired by Stages Indoor Cycling as a Master Educator! I love helping Smart / Talented people become successful and in this episode of the Podcast Cameron Chinatti, Stages Indoor Cycling's Education Director, explains why she choose Dennis to become the latest addition to their Master Educator team. […]
Have you ever considered giving up control of your class music to a DJ? I'm thinking it would be scary for some of us, those who enjoy the predictability of knowing exactly what track is next on their playlist. Instructor Timothy Brumm says that fear can also be exciting and it will really challenge your […]
If you've ever had an idea for a new, fitness related product or service? Dream about building a company around your new widget and then selling your company to a larger company? If that sounds like you, you'll want to listen to this interview with fitness entrepreneur Sara Shears. Sara invented the Ugi ball […]
Would like like to make $500.00 for teaching a 2 hour workshop? While at the same time making a huge impact on the fitness of your students? Larry "Link" Russell is doing just that by conducting Zoning Fitness Workshops at his YMCA. Zoning Fitness provides everything you need to start profiting from conducting Zoning Fitness […]
If you're anything like me, good ideas are easy to come by - especially when it comes to "ideas" about how to improve my class, changes (desperately) needed at our studio and new formats / programming we should be introducing as new classes. But unfortunately many of those fabulous ideas of mine are never realized... […]
As fitness professionals, many of us find it is exciting when a member asks us for fitness related advice... but are you making the proper recommendations? Do you really understand what she/he is asking? Do you have enough information to respond in a way that will be motivating? Or do you have the tendency to […]
Master Trainer Cameron Chinatti from Stages Indoor Cycling joins me to offer suggestions on how you can solicit constructive feedback... and then what to do with it once you receive it. Cameron's handout begins: Dear _____________________________________________ As a fitness professional, I take every opportunity to improve my craft to better serve each and every one of […]
As the fonder of multiple fitness programs for Moms; Stroller Strides®, Body Back® and Fit4Baby® - Lisa Druxman knows all about creating a Tribe of people passionate about a fitness business. Lisa Druxman created Stroller Strides in 2001 after the birth of her baby. With over 1,300 locations nationwide, it offers moms an opportunity to […]
Meet ICI/PRO members Brenda McCullen-Moeske and Darcie Adams! Together they are launching RealRyder in Motion, an Indoor Cycling Studio located in Albany, New York. When they told me of their plans, and how their initial motivation came from participating in our past conferences, I asked (and they agreed) to be guests on the Podcast. I really wanted them […]
Chris Hawthorne AKA Chrispins and I had a Skype date yesterday morning, to record our latest Audio Class PROfile - Four Corners. I'll be publishing it later today for all of our ICI/PRO members to enjoy. Chris is another of the smart, talented people I enjoy promoting here. She has a real wealth of knowledge […]
A compendium (plural: compendia) is a concise, yet comprehensive compilation of a body of knowledge. A compendium may summarize a larger work. Gene Nacey with Cycling Fusion knows Training with Power - indoors and out. The Indoor Cycling Compendium for Power Training is a new ebook resource that Instructors can purchase to be well informed and comfortable communicating the […]
Now that StarTrac is shipping Spinner® Blade Ion Indoor Cycles with Power, there's a bunch of Instructors who need to be educated on how to effectively use this new training "tool" in their classes. Spinning's new education program is called the SpinPowerâ„¢ program. It was developed by well known Power Training expert Angie Sturtevant who's […]
There are great Instructors and then there are those who are IMO really awesome! Not necessarily because of how or where they teach, but how they make a positive impact in lives of others. Meet ICI/PRO member Michelle Parolini from Allison Park, PA. Michelle quit her day job as a commercial real estate broker to become […]
Soon to be "Dr." Melissa Marotta joins me to discuss the findings of a study she created: Are There Psychological Effects of Heart Rate Monitor Use During Exercise? Background Biofeedback, the process through which individuals learn to direct their physiological responses by being presented with precise, rapid measurements of heart rate, body temperature, and even […]
RateYourBurn.com is a review site for fitness instructors who teach in select US cities. RateYourBurn founder Gillian Casten joins me to discuss her vision for this popular Instructor review site + shares a few of her observations and potential strategies you can use to improve as an Instructor. In a previous interview, Studio owner Jessica […]
Master Instructor Cameron Chinatti joins me on this episode of the Podcast to discuss their new iPhone App. Looks very cool as it uses Ant+ to connect to the FreeMotion Power console, displaying your ride info on your iPhone. More on this once I have the chance to use it myself 🙂 You'll need this […]
So you've got a room full of brand new indoor cycles with Power. Now what? How do you effectively introduce the concept of adding measurement (Power/Speed/Distance) to a class that has been taught without metrics for 15+ years? And do so in a way that doesn't overwhelm the participants? Or you (the Instructor) for that matter? I […]
Many new businesses are based on creative solutions to identifiable problems. In this earlier post, I discussed entrepreneur Kat Filly Brown and her goal to find a convenient way for employees to exercise midday, while avoiding the hassles of California traffic. Outburst Mobile Fitness is a self-contained studio that delivers classes to corporate customers in and […]
When should you go hard... and when should you take it easy? It's a great question. Often our response depends on very subjective feelings = we may think we know, but we really aren't completely sure. As Jim Karanas pointed out in his Intervals post this week, we are often too focused on the Work […]
Endurance Coach and Author Grant Molyneux joins us to discuss his book Effortless Exercise and its importance in actually enjoying exercise, while building aerobic fitness & endurance, vs. dreading the thought that it is time to thrash yourself on the bike yet again. Wouldn't it be fantastic if you felt great every time you exercised — […]
Depending on which source you use, the definition of persistence is; noun \pÉ™r-ˈsis-tÉ™n(t)s, -ˈzis-\ perseverance in spite of fatigue or frustration or it could be; the act or fact of persisting. Either way it defines what it took to finally corral an interview with anyone connected with the RealRyder organization. Well they say good things come to those who wait (or persevere […]
If you watched the free screening of the documentary; I'm Fine, Thanks, you met Steve Kamb. Steve's journey really spoke to me. He went from thinking; my dad's in sales, my mom's in sales, so I should go into sales... to I hate sales. I'm going to do something I'm passionate about (fitness and being a Nerd) […]
Keith Burnage from IndoorCyclingMusic.com joins me to discuss solving the problem using MixMeister Express with the new Mac Mountain Lion OS. We are also using this Podcast to announce that IndoorCyclingMusic.com is now offering custom mixed playlists created specifically for our Audio PROfiles. We realize that many of you have neither the time or interest […]
With both our kids out of the house and in college, Amy and I have talked about potentially moving somewhere else. The idea of living in a new location has a lot of appeal to me, after spending the majority of my life in the frozen northlands of Minnesota. To paraphrase the saying; "go big or go […]
Master Trainer Jim Karanas from Team ICG® joins me on this episode to discuss both Jim's and my concerns that those of you who are heading outdoors this summer, do so safely! Although it was hard for him to talk about, Jim's wife (and long time riding/training and racing partner) Angela was involved in a […]
I thought it would be informative to get another perspective about how to teach a virtual Indoor Cycling class using video. I contacted Allen Jones from EpicPlanet.tv asking if he knew of an Instructor who was passionate about using video and he referred me to Mark Peterson. Mark is a retired Naval Pilot turned bicycle […]
If you can't join us in Boston September 30th - October 3rd, watching the Indoor Cycle Instructor PRO conference live on your computer will be an excellent option! Gene Nacey from CyclingFusion.com joins me to explain how you can join us remotely and enjoy the conference from your home or office 🙂 ICI/PRO Premium Members! […]
One Click - PRO/Playlists - a new feature for ICI/PRO Platinum Yearly Members! Now 25 Audio PROfiles (and growing) include a link for you to add the complete PRO/Playlists to your computer with just one click! If you choose to join Spotify Premium you can have the complete playlist on your portable devise, ready for class, in less than […]
Have you ever considered taking a Cycling Vacation to Europe? Maybe to France or Italy where you could experience the roads and climbs you have seen at the Tour de France or Giro d'Italia. Amy and I have dreamed about a trip like that... but then quickly dismissed it as fantasy as soon as we […]
As simple as it sounds, a simple nametag can help make you more approachable at your club or studio. In this episode Scott Ginsberg (the nametag guy) describes how being more approachable will cause people to more easily engage with you, which in turn can lead to a higher level of commitment that has them returning […]
Based on her unbroken string of last place finishes, Sally Edwards is the absolute worst Triathlete in America. But Sally has a good reason for coming in last... it's so no one else has to. Listen as she describes her involvement in Danskins and Trek Womens Triathlons and she has a challenge for all of our female […]
For our 200th episode I wanted someone very special! Meet my friend Dr. Shannon Subramaniam who is someone you can't wait to see again. I asked Dr. Shannon to be my guest to discuss what Amy and I saw as the four traits that made us so excited to see her over and over again. […]
This email from Apple was a pleasant surprise. The Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast is back and updating in the iTunes store!! Near as I can tell, the last time iTunes updated with new episodes was late May - after a dozen or so emails they've finally responded and made the needed correction. You'll notice that […]
This has really frustrated me. For the past 4 1/2 years our free Podcast has reliability updated in the iTunes store. But for some unknown reason it's broken = isn't displaying new episodes and new subscribers aren't getting anything 🙁 Up till now Apple has been unresponsive in resolving this problem. ICI/PRO members are not […]