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Save the Drama for Your Momma OR Your Next Class

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:27:56 +0000

Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast | ICI/PRO - ICI/PRO is the Spinning ® Instructor and Indoor Cycling Instructor Community's resource for tips, free music, motivation, education, entertainment, class profiles and playlists.

I love evolving. It is exciting to realize that you can and have changed for the better. I can remember like it was yesterday, the first time my knuckles stopped dragging on the floor. Seriously though, one of the areas I have evolved in is music. Not so much the type of music I like,...

Top Indoor Cycling Songs From 2011

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:20:39 +0000

The BEST 404 SONGS of 2011 The year’s most magnificent music Indoor Cycle Design and ICI/PRO have joined forces to present the most unforgettable teaching songs AND a link to download them in Spotify or Itunes! From veteran artists to talented newbies, this world-class list represents the most diverse tracks in the history of IndoorCycleInstructor.com!...

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ICI Podcast #200!!!! Be The Instructor Your Students Can’t Wait To See Again

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:08:19 +0000

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....

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Tech Tuesday – Measuring Power Using Heart Rate?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:51:39 +0000

Can an Indoor or Outdoor Cyclist measure their power using only Heart Rate? I personally find it hard to believe, and yet CycleOps says their new PowerCal will do exactly that. Now if I had seen this advertised on some late night infomercial I wouldn’t have given it a second thought, but CycleOps is one...

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Top Indoor Cycling Songs from 2011 list coming Friday!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:28:26 +0000

If you have had the privilege of working with Barbara Hoots you understand there’s no “half-way” with anything she does. Barbara is only interested in perfection and lives by the adage: Go big or Go Home. So the new Top Indoor Cycling Songs from 2011 list is approaching 400 tracks! We will be sending the new list (complete with iTunes links)...

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Marriage Enrichment Week – Teaching In Jamaica

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:25:47 +0000

If you have been following us for any length of time, you’ve heard me talk about the very inexpensive vacations available to fitness Instructors who are willing to teach a few classes in exchange for a week long stay a beautiful resort. Amy and I have attributed much of the success our 23+ years of marital bliss success to our annual...

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Tech Tuesday – Look at all this data!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:43:52 +0000

Both the FreeMotion S 11 series and Schwinn AC Indoor Cycles have the ability to record your ride data using a USB Thumb Drive. This past Sunday I asked Alan ******, one of my regular students, if he would be willing to have his class performance data recorded so I could share it with you....

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ICI Podcast #199 – Wish Upon A Hero Foundation April 28th Indoor Cycling Event

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:54:44 +0000

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...

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The state of Indoor Cycling in the USA

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:57:49 +0000

Guess what? Indoor cycling is expanding, and that’s good news for all of us. You are probably well aware that this is one of the most popular group exercises in the world. When they’re done well, these classes are amazingly effective workouts that thrill and inspire participants. While historically, they have been done in large...

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Life Time Fitness attempts to set another Indoor Cycling Class World Record

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:50:34 +0000

Will you be in or around Dallas TX on March 17th? If so, I suggest you make plans to be part of this huge class Life Time Fitness is planning with the intent of breaking their own World Record Indoor Cycling class. From a Club Industry email: Life Time Fitness Chanhassen, MN, will attempt to...

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ICI Podcast #198 – Teach Your First Class With Power! Audio PROfile from Cameron Chinatti with Stages Indoor Cycling

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:37:24 +0000

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...

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How about a LIVE Call-In Talk Show about Indoor Cycling?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:45:48 +0000

I’ve been approached by a Talk Radio Syndication company to create a LIVE version of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast . Their representative asked if you would be interested in a weekly one hour live show, following the traditional Talk Radio format. The show would be streamed live over the Internet, at the same time every week. It would...

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The Four Levels of Motivation

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:22:54 +0000

By Team ICG® Master Trainer Jim Karanas Motivation to exercise has spurred fitness discussions for decades. Having taught Group Fitness classes for over 30 years, and Indoor Cycling since 1995, I’ve noticed that, when a person successfully integrates exercise into his or her life, the motivation to keep exercising changes over time. I’ve observed Four Levels of Motivation....

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Now this is exciting!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:38:17 +0000

I just got confirmation that the Life Time Athletic club, where I have a Sunday 90 min endurance class, will have 65 new FreeMotion S11.9 indoor cycles for my next class! There had been a lot of rumors, but I couldn’t get confirmation until today from our Group Fitness dept head. I’ll be meeting with...

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ICI Podcast #197 – How do I become a Master Indoor Cycling Instructor?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:17:17 +0000

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...

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Cool Picture From the ICI/PRO Conference

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:46:07 +0000

Mark Dalrymple from Cycling Fusion was the un-official photographer at the last ICI/PRO conference. He took some amazing pictures including this candid shot of Gene Nacey, Chuck Cali, Tom Scotto and myself while we were setting up the 100 Keiser m3s and FreeMotion S11.9 indoor cycles. I hadn’t seen this one before and it’s very...

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ICI Podcast #196 – Go Cycle Studio is using the Top Power Display from Performance IQ

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:21:33 +0000

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...

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Free Music Friday – 1/13

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:24:12 +0000

No, I don’t do the whole “Friday the 13th” bit. But today’s Free Music Friday is a bit unconventional in that it’s a number of very long songs that you could incorporate into one of your endurance classes. I’m really getting into the whole “Zen” thing and Trance music at the right BPM is really...

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Deal of the week – Weekend Addition

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:26:09 +0000

50% off On-Demand training from Cycling Fusion. Not able to attend every Saturday for the LIVE version – not to worry, the 2011 complete Winter Training series, with 45+ hours of education riding and cross training has just been remastered and a short introduction recorded for every segment except the cross training to give you the...

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ICI Podcast #195 – Moxie Cycling Apparel Instructor Discount Program

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:52:04 +0000

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...

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Tech Tuesday – Notes from Sunday’s Spotify Training

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:56:16 +0000

I sure enjoyed talking with everyone who participated in Sunday’s training I’ll be scheduling the next Spotify LIVE training soon – click here to get on the early notification list. A number of you were interested in the little Tap to the Beat BPM counter I used when I sample music. Right Click the image...

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Does holding a stopwatch and a clipboard make you a coach?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:52:29 +0000

It could… What would happen if tomorrow you showed up for your Indoor Cycling class wearing street clothes, carrying a stopwatch and clipboard, then simply coached the class? I know a lot of us (including me) have reservations about teaching off the bike. The note on my cue sheet at 23:30 says - get off the...

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Congratulations Doug Rusho – New Master Instructor with Stages Indoor Cycling!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:55:30 +0000

It’s with great pleasure (and a bit of pride) that I get to announce ICI/PRO member and frequent contributor Doug Rusho has joined the Stages Indoor Cycling team as a Master Instructor! ICI/PRO members have enjoyed a number of Doug’s Audio PROfiles and he did a great job presenting at our last conference. Doug’s first...

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Deal of the Week – Mid-Week Addition

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:03:25 +0000

This couldn’t wait until Friday. Cycling Fusion is offering our community of Instructors a 40% discount on their live 12 week winter training package for you to use at home. Starts this Saturday! Come along with 13 sites across 4 time zones and individuals scattered across the U.S. and Canada – all training at the...

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Tech Tuesday – iPhone vs. Android

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:11:51 +0000

In preparations for this Sunday’s LIVE online training I was doing some prep work with Amy’s Android phone. Note to self, when it’s time to upgrade, stick with a new iPhone 4g if at all possible. Maybe my frustrations were non-typical, but I found trying to switch worlds from iPhone > Android difficult and a...

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New Category Added – Big Box Instructor

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:27:18 +0000

I was reading this post over at Pedal-On this morning. In it an Instructor was asking about securing a teaching position with Life Time Fitness – where Amy and I have taught for years and feel we know the company well. After posting my response a thought occurred to me; “teaching for a large multi-location chain like...

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Register for our next LIVE Training – Learning to use Spotify Premium

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:22:58 +0000

You can register for our next LIVE online training scheduled for Sunday 7:00pm Central Time on January 8th 2012. Learning to use Spotify Premium* is the topic. We will be reviewing everything you need to know to create and share playlists in Spotify and then deliver them to your class using your iPhone or Android...

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Is the 45 minute class a thing of the past?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:36:47 +0000

I was talking to Allen Jones from Epic Planet Indoor Cycling DVDs today about my preferred length of class videos. I told him all my classes are 60 minutes long – except for my Sunday 90 minute endurance classes. I also told him my impression is that most clubs have moved away from the original...

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ICI Podcast #192 – Meet ICI/PRO Member (and Tom Scotto’s sub) Kay Ruane

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:34:48 +0000

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...

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2012 Dashboard Video

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:47:32 +0000

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Happy 93rd Birthday Pinkhouse!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:30:28 +0000

Here’s a walking testament to the utter fallacy of (220 – your age) as a predictor of Maximum Heart Rate. Paul Pinkhouse Camerer is having his 93rd birthday today. To celebrate the occasion, Pinkhouse and a few of his friends will all train together at his home/cycling studio. During the training Pinkhouse will spend a large portion of...

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ICI Podcast #190 – Virtual Class Ride Prep

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:55:04 +0000

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...

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iTunes Training Webinar Tonight is Full

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:50:14 +0000

We are at capacity for tonight’s iTunes webinar where we will be exploring all the tricks to help you navigate iTunes more effectively. With the holidays coming up (both Christmas and New Years are on the weekend) we have scheduled the next LIVE online training for Sunday January 8th 7:00 pm cst which will be on...

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Greatest Hits: Add Your Favorites of 2011

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:57:44 +0000

ICI/PRO’s annual GIFT OF MUSIC is being created RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW and we need your help! Simply post the best songs you taught in 2011. List as many as you wish…there are no rules, no limits, no boundaries. Everyone on the email newsletter will receive an alphabetized compilation and a One Click Spotify playlist...

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Long Term Contracts

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:09:56 +0000

I feel like a PRO talent scout and I just completed signing day with the NFL (National Football League). All my big stars have committed to contracts with our team! Starting Quarterback from the University of Alabama has signed with … Well actual I feel I am a sort of PRO talent scout… one of my greatest pleasures is giving experts...

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Video and Indoor Cycling, Part 2 – Teaching With Video

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:03:15 +0000

Whenever I teach an Indoor Cycling class, I try to create an experience that takes the students beyond exercise. A class can affect students even more when video is added. So far, though, video has been used in classes more as a backdrop to create atmosphere than to augment the experience. The trick to teaching...

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Discounted parts and tools for Indoor Cycles!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:53:47 +0000

We are very excited to announce a new partnership with online Indoor Cycle parts distributor SPORTSMITH that will save you an additional 10% on replacement parts for your Keiser, LeMond, Livestrong, Schwinn, Star Trac and Tomahawk Indoor Cycles. You can use Coupon Code INCP12 HERE A year ago when I was looking for a company to...

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PRO/Deal of the Week – Save 50% on Blink HR Monitors for your entire family

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:00:32 +0000

Santa Says; “It’s time you had a Blink Heart Rate Monitor of your own.” Today’s PRO/Deal of the Week is the perfect Christmas gift for yourself, your family members or friends planning to start a work out program in 2012. Sally Edwards says, “The joy of working out to blue, yellow or red cannot be...

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Do Personal Trainers Make Good Indoor Cycling Instructors?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:45:47 +0000

Would you help me settle a bet? Do (or would) Personal Trainers make good Indoor Cycling Instructors? I say yes, the coaching style of a Personal Trainer would work very well in an Indoor Cycling 2.0 class™. A Personal Trainer at my club says no, Personal Trainers should focus on individuals and leave the groups...

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Have you seen the iDJ App from MixMeister?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:02:43 +0000

Tuesday has been reserved as Technology day here at ICI/PRO and this new iDJ – Numark app for iphones and iPads certainly fits this category. I’ve been playing with this new app from the MixMeister folks for a while and thought I would give you my initial thoughts on it’s suitability as a tool you could use to create...

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Video and Indoor Cycling: The Next Step

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:16:34 +0000

A defining feature of outdoor cycling is the uncertainty of the open road. On a new route, we never know exactly what will happen. The road makes each ride unique, especially since we move so fast and so far. That visual excitement has been missing from indoor cycling — until now. The video/indoor cycling combination...

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PRO/Deal of the Week – Save 30% Today on Cleatskins

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:30:50 +0000

To perform at your best, your equipment must be at its best. Cleatskins Bikeskins and ProBikeskins were developed specifically for road cyclists who have to dismount and walk for any period of time in their cycling shoes. They were also designed for people who spin and need to travel to and from the gym/class in...

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PRO/Deal of the Week – Starts Tomorrow

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:22:22 +0000

Well actually it really started last week on Black Friday, but everyone has some special deal then. I’ve been after dozens of product and service providers to give you an extra special discount, for one day only, for our PRO/Deal of the Week. Tomorrow’s featured product will be of great interest to all of your...

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Everything Spotify on one page :)

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:27:07 +0000

I learned something really important about Spotify this past Saturday morning. If your iPhone battery goes dead you will need to log in again before it works. Not a big problem… unless it’s 3 minutes until your class is supposed to start and you can’t remember your user name and password Enter the rescue CD...

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An Attitude of Gratitude

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:00:03 +0000

It’s official: We are in the thick of the holiday season! For many, the worries are already piling sky-high: In-laws, turkeys, decorations, pies, finances and the potential collapse of the Euro-zone (just kidding on that last one… mostly.). Workouts tend to focus on caloric expenditure and that mentality alone can induce panic — AAAGH!! WHY...

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Black Friday and the start of our new PRO/Deal of the Week!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:36:05 +0000

Amy and I taught our Thanksgiving day class to Epic Redwing, the latest Indoor Cycling DVD from Epic Planet! - which was kind of weird actually… teaching a class of 50 while riding to a video of ourselves… at least we knew the profile But the class loved it and you will too, especially at...

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Who are you thankful for?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:48:35 +0000

Today is our day of Thanksgiving here in the US… only problem is the whole concept of being “thankful” tends to be forgotten – overshadowed by food, football and the anticipation of Black Friday sales.* Not in the Macgowan family Amy won’t allow us to forget. She has insisted, beginning on our very first Thanksgiving together, that...

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Why Our Students Love What We Do :)

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:36:49 +0000

Republished with permission from charliegreendesign.com So, we haven’t talk lately about design and that is part of my soul and the way I make “my leaving”. To me design is not only grabbing a pen and drawing – its way beyond that – it’s how you create momentum – it’s how you create experience – it’s...

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ICI/PRO Member Kathy Ehrlich-Scheffer in the news!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:14:16 +0000

Have I told you how proud I am of all the ICI/PRO members who have taken the leap and started their own Indoor Cycling Studios? Well I am, and it’s so awesome to see when the local media recognizes them! Kathy Ehrlich-Scheffer opened Cycledelic Indoor Cycling Studio this fall in Rochester, NY. Her studio features FreeMotion s11.9 indoor...

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I’m seeing a lot of these… so be careful what you open

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:07:57 +0000

With over 8,000 instructors receiving our weekly newsletter, my email address ends up in 8,000 contact lists. On occasion, I would receive random SPAM emails (see below) from people who’s email account had been compromised in some way. Typically one, maybe two a month… this week alone I have received 10! This tells me there...

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Google Music – is it right for Spinning / Indoor Cycling Instructors?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:28:58 +0000

The Google Music Store/Service just launched. As you would expect, I’m already anticipating your questions so I’m all over this. I already know that many of you would enjoy an option to iTunes or Spotify. So I started this morning at 5:30am and set about learning everything I can about Google Music. I want to...

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Please back up your computer

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:36:01 +0000

I just got an email from an ICI/PRO member who was scheduled to take part in the beta test of a new LIVE online training program that I will be offering in December. It was a very short message, sent from her phone; My computer crashed, the whole thing now has nothing on it! No...

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ICI Podcast #186 – Top Power Heads-Up Display from Performance IQ

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:18:06 +0000

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...

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Today’s The Big Day – Sweat For A Vet!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:49:28 +0000

I know that Debbie Miller and everyone at Project VisAbility have poured their hearts and soles into the preparations leading up to today’s big event. I want to wish them all Good Luck… although after seeing the level of preparation Debbie and her team has done, I’m confident it will be a fantastic event. The...

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Are you teaching to the squeaky wheels?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:22:22 +0000

Howdy Fit Folk! John Macgowan has so graciously invited me to contribute to the vast wealth of knowledge that is the ICI/PRO community– woohoo!! Lucky me. To those of you that I had the great pleasure of meeting at the 2011 ICI/PRO conference, hello again! To those of you that I have yet to meet,...

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Adding some friendly competition to your class

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:47:31 +0000

Flywheel Sports is a chain of Indoor Cycling studios who started in New York city. They have had tremendous results and growth, now with 12 locations in three states; New York, Florida and Illinois. A big part of their success has come from a proprietary retro-fit system they have engineered to measure each rider’s power...

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And so it begins

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 13:06:58 +0000

GOOD MORNING! Today is the un-official start of the Indoor Cycling Season and I couldn’t be more excited! Are you ready? If you’re a new instructor you will soon learn what many of us old dogs figured out a long time ago; the change off of Day-Light-Savings is the trigger for many to move back...

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Friends/Families of Active Duty Military Instructors – Please Read

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:28:52 +0000

Earlier this week I received this email - John, Greetings from Korea… I would just like to let you know my current situation. At this time, I am not able to continue my membership with ICI/PRO due to financial reasons. As you may not remember, I am in the US Army over here in Korea and someone in...

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ICI/Podcast #184 – Master Instructor Steve Frank with the Indoor Cycling Group/LIVESTONG Fitness

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:01:16 +0000

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....

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New Instructor Discount Program – Moxie Cycling Co.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:04:35 +0000

I want you to meet Moxie Cycling Co., a cycling apparel company made by and for women with moxie. Here’s a link to their Facebook page. Moxie is founded by Brooke Freiborg and Deb Amorde, two hard working entrepreneurs here in Minnesota who have designed performance cycling apparel that meets the unique needs of women. Brooke and Deb...

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Open Letter to Jake @lifeisgood

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:52:37 +0000

Hey Jake, Can you help me understand what you have against Indoor Cycling? I see you riding bikes, running, chillin by the grill, playing golf and even yoga. But you’re never seen participating in the #1 most popular group fitness activity of all time; riding with us in a Spinning / Indoor Cycling class. What’s...

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Sweat For A Vet – UK

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:46:18 +0000

Pedal Studio owner Andrew Clayton has just announced that his studio has joined the Sweat For A Vet fundraiser event Saturday November 12th. Who is coming to ride ? Its Global, Johnny Goldberg (inventor of Spinning) is presenting from the US, we are raising funds for Help for Heroes ~ Come and join us at Pedal Studio http://www.pedalstudio.co.uk/events/sweat-vet-event-12-nov-2011/ -...

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ICI Podcast #182 – Your Chance To Help Wounded Warriors and Physically Challenged Athletes

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:29:36 +0000

Former Spinning Master Instructor Debbie Miller is the Director of ProjectVisAbility.org, a program designed to assist wounded service people and physically challenged athletes become Group Fitness Instructors. How cool is that? Working in partnership with Johnny G, Project VisAbility is hosting a Sweat For a Vet, a multi location fundraiser on Saturday November 12th. From the...

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Free Music Friday – 10/21

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:43:05 +0000

Today’s Friday Favorite is actually brought to you by ICI/PRO member and instructor, Chuck Cali. I am just the messenger! Chuck has been using this rocking tune as a high cadence hill climb (85 rpm). He says there is plenty of energy for everyone and the sax riffs are awesome. John Cafferty originally did “On...

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ICI Podcast #181 – Meet our new partner! The Indoorcycling Group (ICG) / LIVESTRONG® Fitness!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:50:43 +0000

My original concept for the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast back in 2008 was simple and yet unique; use the power of an Internet Radio Show, delivered through iTunes, to provide a platform for the many voices in our industry. The show wouldn’t be “about me” or a few self described “experts”, but rather my vision...

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Intro to ZONING in a CAN short video

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:57:04 +0000

If you teach “Club Athletes”, what many of us see as the majority of the student in our classes, and want to educate your students / clients on Heart Rate training program, I highly recommend you look into Zoning Fitness. In the video below, Chuck Cali and Sally Edwards present the Zoning Can – a complete...

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Julie Erdmann is back with another fun Tri-ing to be Athletic Picture Post

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:32:38 +0000

Guest picture post from Julie Erdmann at Tri-ing to be Athletic When I was back in Canada last month, my sister, known to all just you guys as GymSis, could not wait to take me to her gym. And since I had inspired her with the posts here, here, here and here, she felt compelled...

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ICI/PRO In Staffanstorp Sweden

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 11:43:59 +0000

When I fired-up my microphone and recorded the very first episode of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast back in August 08, never in my wildest dreams would I have believed this would happen; an Instructor in Staffanstorp, Sweden would be walking into his class with an ICI/PRO Instructor gear bag that I shipped him. No way that would...

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ICI Podcast #180 – Meet Dave Mayer, the man inside the Clean Bottle

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:12:56 +0000

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)...

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Will You be at Club Industry this week?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:27:37 +0000

I’ll be at the Club Industry fitness show in Chicago Thursday and Friday meeting with our new sponsor/contributor LiveStrong Indoor Cycling by Matrix and record a formal introduction to all of you to learn more about them. While I’m there, I will be participating in some virtual rides lead by LiveStrong’s Master Instructor and Head...

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2012 ICI/PRO Conference Location Survey

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:54:34 +0000

How about a conference in Denver next year? Or maybe Atlanta? Dallas can get hot but has an amazing amount of energy, or maybe Salt Lake City? We’re just not sure… Two things we do know is that Boston has served us well for the past two years and the North East isn’t an optimum location for...

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Live in the North West USA or Western CA?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:33:35 +0000

If you’re sad you couldn’t make it to Boston to ride with Tom Scotto – be happy – he’s presenting at the Heart Zones To The Max Conference in Seattle WA on November 4th – 6th 2011. Club ZUM Fitness 1813 7th Avenue (at Olive Street) Seattle, WA 98101 Tom will be presenting along side...

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ICI Podcast #178 – It Was Like Presenting at Indoor Cycling Graduate School

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:32:07 +0000

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...

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These specially designed gear bags were a big hit

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:38:56 +0000

Amy suggested that we have something special for all of the returning Instructors this year and I completely agreed… but what? I though it would be nice if we could provide something that would communicate the professionalism of the Indoor Cycling Instructors who attended both of our conferences. I had 100 of these very nice ICI/PRO...

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Friday Night BIG Ride Setup in 60 Seconds

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:18:47 +0000

Mark Dalrymple was part of the contingent from Cycling Fusion who helped our event be the success that it was. Over the weekend I had the pleasure of getting to know Mark and learn that he was the actual brains behind the creation of the Class Builder App + a world class photographer. I plan...

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The ICI/PRO Peloton

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:28:29 +0000

This ride was soooooo awesome! Master Instructor Tom Scotto lead his ICI/PRO Peloton through a series of “Towns” with the support of his fantastic band. I was a bit skeptical about how the band would interact with Tom and the class…they couldn’t have worked together more seamlessly Here are some pictures from the ride...

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October will be a HUGE month for all of us

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:00:32 +0000

We chose this weekend for the ICI/PRO Conference so Instructors will be ready for the start of our new season – and here we are! Beyond having our classes begin to fill (as if that’s not enough) there’s a bunch of other stuff I’m really excited about coming this month: We’re adding a new line...

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Keiser shipping us 51 M3s

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:54:01 +0000

Our friends from Keiser had originally agreed to provide 50 Keiser M3′s for participants to ride this weekend. They are also sending us one of the new M3′s with the Fore/Aft adjustable handlebars! For many of us the reach to the bars is a bit short on the M3. I have this post that includes a video...

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MultiMedia Has Arrived To Indoor Cycling

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:32:12 +0000

I love all the changes we are seeing in our classes. As we continue our transition to Indoor Cycling 2.0 I feel it’s helpful to remember that many of us are emerging from the “ancient culture” shown in the video below. Gene Nacey made it to promote a very special session he and Barbara Hoots...

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2011 Session Handouts

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:09:02 +0000

Following the trend of all the other fitness conferences; we’ve decided not to kill a bunch of trees and end up throwing away piles of unused presenter’s notes. Instead we have all the available Presenter’s notes and handouts online for you to print and bring to the conference, if you choose. I have created this page...

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We’re ready to take off for Boston

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:56:23 +0000

Amy and I are getting ready to fly to Boston! We’re very excited to meet, ride, train and party with everyone coming to the conference… and I’m sure there will be a few hugs If everything works as planned we will be displaying a continuous live feed video from the conference, instead of the normal home...

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ICI Podcast #177 – Problem Solved – Two Threshold / Three Zone Heart Rate Training In a Blink

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:38:23 +0000

For the past two year’s or so I have been lobbying for a universal “Standard” for the description of Heart Rate Training Zones. The purpose is to get all of us talking with a common language, so we aren’t confusing our students and help them reach their weight loss goals by training more effectively. I love what we have...

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Teaching Spinning In Jamaica!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:57:32 +0000

I know it’s a little early to think about a warm vacation but I just had to post this. Instructor Brenda Moeske learned about Working Fitness Vacations on a Podcast. After talking to Amy last year at the conference Brenda scheduled her vacation to teach for the week at Couples Tower Isle. She sent this quick...

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ICI/PRO Member Discount Codes for the LIVE Broadcast

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:20:35 +0000

ICI/PRO Member discounts SINGLE SESSION: 10% DAY PASS: 15% FULL CONFERENCE: 25%. Visit the ICI/PRO Member Discounts page under the “Resources” tab above or use this link. We apologize for adding these discounts late If you registered before the discounts were available Cycling Fusion will credit/refund any difference. Please respond to the confirmation email you received when you...

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Clean Bottle Water Bottles at the ICI/PRO Conference – but no Bottle Boy

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:23:33 +0000

Clean Bottle has offered to be the official water bottle sponsor of the conference this year! If you watched the Tour de France you probably saw Bottle Boy running along with the peloton. The Clean Bottle is the first water bottle that you can clean from both ends, solving the problem of how to get the...

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Live Session Added – Saturday Big Group Ride featuring Stages Indoor Cycling

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:47:37 +0000

FREE for everyone! We’ve added the Saturday Night Big Group Ride featuring Cameron Chinatti and Pam Benchley from Stages Indoor Cycling to our Live Broadcast schedule. Saturday Oct 1st – 4:30 – 6:00 pm EST FREE Big Group Ride featuring Cameron Chinatti and Pam Benchley from Stages Indoor Cycling You need to register in advance...

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ICI Podcast #175 – ICI/PRO Conference LIVE Broadcast Details

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:30:07 +0000

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! Get...

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UPDATED WITH LINKS – ICI/PRO Conference Live Broadcast!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:41:51 +0000

Indoor Cycling 2.0 is all about moving beyond the status quo. ICI/PRO is committed to doing things differently. We’re not content to simply copy what others have done – we live to innovate and here is another example of how we are helping thousands of Indoor Cycling Instructors improve their classes Working with our friends at Cycling Fusion,...

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15 Helpful Video Tutorials

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:38:56 +0000

Over the past 3 years I have created a bunch of videos. Many were designed for the purpose of helping you quickly learn; how to use this site, solutions for using iTunes, using various types of software, etc… Unfortunately they were scattered amongst the thousand or so pages we have and some were tough to find So I...

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Virtual Cycling Studio Program

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:07:32 +0000

My friend Allen Jones from Epic Planet.tv – the company with the Epic Planet Indoor Cycling DVDs – has just launched a FREE Virtual Cycling Studio Program. It address a major pet-peeve of mine; getting a reduced price replacement DVD when you have one that’s scratch, damaged or for what ever reason won’t play. I’ll...

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ICI Podcast #174 – How You Sound – Master Class Featuring Jim Karanas from the Indoorcycling Group / LIVESTRONG® Fitness.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:33:56 +0000

As a special treat we’re providing this special 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 Indoorcycling Group and LIVESTRONG® Fitness. Jim graciously invited me to attend...

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Free Music Friday for 9/9

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 20:10:41 +0000

This smooth little tune caught my ear while I was riding in the car with my 17 year old one day and I asked her who was singing it, not really thinking she would know. Well, she did and I am glad, because I downloaded it and have been using it as a motivating mid-tempo climb. I’ve been...

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Congratulations Melissa and Scott!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:52:37 +0000

Friend and contributor Melissa Marotta was married yesterday to Scott Houser. All of us here wish Melissa and Scott the best of luck in their new lives together

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4 weeks to an awesome new you!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:06:19 +0000

Back-to-School signals the end of summer for many of us. *Our participants will begin thinking about Fall and the transition to riding indoors. I’m thinking that you will want to be ready for them. All of us here at ICI/PRO believe September is the perfect month to sharpen your Instructor skills for the upcoming Indoor...

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iTunes’ Terms and Conditions

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:14:31 +0000

“Dad, that was on an episode of South Park!” was the response from my daughter Carly. We were at lunch and I was telling her about the revelation I had that all of the music services I use are prohibited from commercial use. It was hilarious, she exclaimed and recited; “What did the latest terms...

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Hey Mikey, They Like It!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:43:31 +0000

What a difference a month makes… first they avoided the cycles with power – now they’re nearly fighting over them. I added a Saturday AM class at the Chanhassen, MN Life Time Fitness (LTF). The behavior of students I observed this morning was quite remarkable, compared to classes I attended earlier this summer. They’re actually choosing the...

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Find a Spinning Indoor Cycling Class

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:19:50 +0000

You can find a Spinning Indoor Cycling Class near your location by visiting our Big Map of Clubs and Studios. Classes there are taught by committed Instructors with a focus on teaching entertaining and effective workout. Visit Pedal-On Spinning Indoor Cycling Studios to find a class near you.

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Sports Psychologist Dr. KC Wilder to present at the conference!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:08:18 +0000

This is exciting! Sports Psychologist (and ICI/PRO Member) Dr. KC Wilder was planning to attend this year’s ICI/PRO conference. She offered (and I accepted of course) to teach one of her signature rides on Saturday October 1st. Tour de You (Ride) Special guest Instructor Dr. K C Wilder will take you on her Swirling Circles...

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ICI Podcast #171 – Cycle Quest Studio Celebrates First Anniversary

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:58:43 +0000

ICI/PRO Member Joe Ducosin runs Cycle Quest Studio in Eden Prairie, MN Joe and his wife Patti are celebrating their first anniversary! Joe and I discuss his first year as a cycling studio owner; where his initial motivation came from, his early planning, what worked and what didn’t. Joe is going to be my new boss!...

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New Keiser M3 Fore-Aft Adjustable Handlebars

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:47:42 +0000

Click the title to see a video of the new New Keiser M3 Fore-Aft Adjustable Handlebars. The video shows how they tested this new design to insure that they will be as reliable as the current M3. No pricing yet, but I was told that there will be a retro-fit kit for studio owners to upgrade...

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Teaching In a world where nothing is permitted

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:57:40 +0000

A member called to my attention that per their Terms and Conditions, Spotify is only permitted for personal use. Meaning that you agree not to use it in commercial applications. “That’s not good” I thought and I immediately went to read what he was referring to. Here’s the T&C page that includes this from Spotify: 3. Grant of...

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Site Problems

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:03:30 +0000

We are continuing to fight through the problems we experienced last week. Rather than take the site down for repairs we have decided to leave it up and available. Here’s a recent article: Last week there was a serious flaw found in the code behind TimThumb, an image re-sizing library commonly used in premium themes.*...

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Skip your computer – downloading PRO/Playlists directly to your iPhone or Droid

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:54:51 +0000

In this post about transferring Spotify music and PRO/Playlists to your iPod – Droid or other wireless enabled device, I explained that there is no other option to move music from Spotify, other than through a shared wireless connection. Your USB cord won’t work with Spotify – except to move your existing music to a conventional iPod....

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Technical Issues Today

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:32:38 +0000

Another #$%^&*(&^%$# virus is out attacking websites like this one and I’m fighting to get things back. Wish me luck UPDATE: This is really causing trouble for the millions of websites that use WordPress (like the NY Times) and we hope to have it solved soon.

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iTunes Help – Removing Duplicate Song Listings

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:38:41 +0000

With all this talk about PRO/Playlists and Spotify I can’t forget my friends with iTunes I received an email today from Richard, who’s an ICI/PRO member, asking if I could help him… Over a year ago I had to restore my computer and I used a back up drive to restore my music, actually I...

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ICI/Podcast # 169 – Jennifer Lintz is Spinning Certified and Ready to Teach!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:03:44 +0000

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...

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Spinning Certified and Ready to Teach!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:42:48 +0000

By Guest Contributor Jennifer Lintz - When I heard about a SPINNING® Certification Workshop being offered just minutes from my home-base in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, I jumped at the opportunity to sign up. Believe it or not, I have been teaching indoor cycling for nearly four years, but never received formal training on the bike. The workshop...

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Epic Red Wing DVD Trailer from EpicPlanet.tv

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:38:35 +0000

Last month Amy and I had the privilege to work with producer Allen Jones on an upcoming EpicPlanet.tv Indoor Cycling DVD. This was Allen’s first video to feature Tandem bikes. We were joined by our friends Tony and Jean for what was an awesome day of riding along the bluffs of the Mississippi river valley. Here’s...

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ICI/Podcast #168 – NEW One Click – PRO/Playlists that leverage the power of Spotify!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 12:15:27 +0000

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...

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New ICI/PRO feature will make teaching even easier :)

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:36:41 +0000

New ICI/PRO feature will make teaching even easier To celebrate the start of year 4 we are introducing PRO/Playlists, a new benefit for our ICI/PRO Yearly Platinum Members that will make your annual membership an even better value. By design, the primary benefit of ICI/PRO is saving you time [convenience]. We try to make it easy...

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3 Years of IndoorCycleInstructor.com

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:35:45 +0000

Experts say that once a business or organization has completed it’s third year, the potential for success goes up exponentially! Well, today, August 2nd 2011, is the 3 year anniversary of the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast and www.indoorcycleinstructor.com And to think that when I started, I was concerned that we would run out of ideas for...

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Taking Care of YOU

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0000

I asked a few indoor cycling instructors how often they take time off from teaching and all I got was ………………….. Yup, dead stares and dead silence. What are you taking about? You know, like taking a week off from teaching – a little R&R? Once they understood the question (which I thought was clear...

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ICI/Podcast # 166 – ICI/PRO Member Interview with Sports Psychologist Dr. KC Wilder

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:42:24 +0000

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...

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A day riding in front of a camera

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:19:34 +0000

Am I alone in being conscience of my form on the bike, when teaching a class? In any given time there maybe 20 – 40 people in front of me and a few, I’m convinced, are continuously critiquing my form. So I always want to demonstrate a nice smooth pedal stroke, head up, relaxed upper-body and a nice flat...

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Pro Form Le Tour de France Indoor Cycling Bike with Power

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:58:35 +0000

Did you see this new Indoor Cycle from Pro-Form during the tour this year? I’m not sure if it will qualify as a potential replacement for the bikes cycles in your club, but it is fascinating… at least it is to me. So I called the company and we are planning a future interview to learn...

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Meet Karen Lanman – Keiser Master Instructor

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:29:18 +0000

We are very excited to have Keiser Master Instructor Karen Lanman as a presenter at the conference this year. Karen will be presenting two sessions that you can look forward to: Powered Up: Are you ready to power up your indoor cycling classes? By understanding how to utilize power measurements in your class, you can...

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ICI/PRO Member Spook Hilgartner in the news!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:03:00 +0000

Our very own Spook Hilgartner is featured in this article about his new Indoor cycling Studio InSync Cycle! A certified Spin instructor, Hilgartner, 67, first started to work out on stationary bikes because he “couldn’t run anymore.” That led his to take Spinning classes at the Maryland Athletic Club in Timonium, after which he thought...

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Who’s a Spotify Music Service Expert?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:19:04 +0000

Have your received an invitation to join the Spotify music service? Spotify is new here in the USA, but has been available in Europe for a number of years. I received an invitation to join and I did. It appears to be the latest in the line of music services like Napster and Rhapsody. I’m...

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Filming Epic Planet Red Wing – Lake Pepin Tandem Ride this weekend

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:38:08 +0000

Allen Jones from EpicPlanet.tv Indoor Cycling DVDs is in town this weekend to film Amy and me on an Epic Ride! This will be the first Epic Tandem ride and will feature us riding “The Bus” – our Trek Tandem. We will be riding with our friends Tony and Jean who are a very accomplished...

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Identity Crisis – Who Are You Talking To?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0000

In a single indoor cycling class we can have a combination of beginners, cycling enthusiasts, competitive athletes, fit and unfit. We have those who are just interested in some cardio fitness, some with a focus on weight loss and others desiring cycling-specific training. There are the young, the old and everyone in-between. So with all...

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Another fun post from Julie Erdmann – The Day I Broke a Sweat

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:05:26 +0000

I look forward to Julie Erdmann’s emails alerting me that she has a new Picture – Post up at Tri-ing to be Athletic blog. Julie is a triathlete in training and incorporates spin classes in her training. Her blog chronicles her experiences, offering us all a unique view from our student’s perspective. If you missed them, here are the...

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Master Instructor Clair Cafaro joins the ICI/PRO Team

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:24:41 +0000

Our newest ICI/PRO team member – Clair Cafaro! I’ve invited Clair to join our team because she gets it. As the President and lead Master Instructor with Toronto based C.O.R.E. Cycling she firmly believes in the concepts of teaching a safe and effective class that we advocate here at ICI/PRO. C.O.R.E™ stands for Creating the...

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Training to staying ahead

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:37:57 +0000

You may have noticed that indoorcycleinstructor.com was getting a little slower to load and refresh. I did and it didn’t make me happy So, in my relentless pursuit to keep ICI/PRO as the ultimate independent resource for Indoor Cycling Instructors, I spent the better half of yesterday doing something to get back in shape. My team...

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Where in the world do you teach?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:27:03 +0000

Do you realize that there are thousands of Clubs and Studios, offering some form of Indoor Cycling, located all-over the world? And those facilities employ tens of thousands of Instructors, like me and you! So I was thinking; wouldn’t it be cool if there was a map that showed all of their locations… and listed the Instructors? We’ve...

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Schwinn AC Performance vs. FreeMotion S11.9 Indoor Cycles with POWER

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:23:33 +0000

I now have access to both Schwinn A.C. Performance Indoor Cycles and FreeMotion S11.9 Indoor Cycles in a super secret location* I’m planning a comprehensive review of both cycles over the next couple of months. Both the Schwinn AC and FreeMotion have the latest Power Consoles from each manufacture. I’ve already had the the chance to teach...

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ICI Podcast #164 – Important Conference News and information about MyZone.org

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:28:34 +0000

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...

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Spinning® for our heroes July 28th at Canary Wharf, Montgomery Square, London

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:22:12 +0000

Andrew Clayton over at Pedal Studio in the UK ask me to promote Spinning® for our heroes, which is a huge fundraiser for injured UK soldiers that features a number of Spinning Master Instructors including Mark Tickner and Michelle Colvin (links go to their Podcast interviews) On 28th July 2011 we will be hosting Canary Wharf’s...

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ICI/PRO Conference Now With More CEUs From AFAA

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:21:03 +0000

It’s official – AFAA CEU’s will be available at the ICI/PRO Conference! Dear Continuing Education Provider: Congratulations! You have been accepted as a 2011 AFAA Authorized Continuing Education Provider. Your professionalism and educational programs will enable AFAA certiﬁed instructors to earn quality continuing education units through the AFAA Provider Program. Lots of great reasons...

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More reasons to plan a trip to France

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:57:09 +0000

WOW have things changed over the last three years! When I started the Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast in August of 2008 I hated using videos in my Spinning classes and played them only when my students begged me. The simple reason was all we had to offer were bicycle racing DVD’s. They were nothing but...

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Important Setting In iTunes

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:32:40 +0000

A new ICI/PRO member emailed asking me this question: Just joined ICI and haven’t had a chance to navigate the whole site yet but did go right for the Free Music Downloads. They appear in my itunes but when I go to listen to them itunes tells me that it cannot play them because it...

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Bottle Boy at the Tour de France

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:43:06 +0000

As a habitual inventor / innovator, I love seeing others create new products and then work their butts off trying to make a business out of it. As someone who tends to leave his water bottles fermenting in his gym bag it’s easy to understand how having a bottle you can wash from both ends...

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Free Heart Rate Monitor Inside

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:23:20 +0000

In a typical fitness conference “sponsorship”, Company A pays Event Promoter B a bunch of money to to be part of the event. That sounds good, but if you have been following us for any length of time you know that we don’t always do what’s “typical” here at ICI/PRO. So when Chuck Cali from...

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This is ICI/PRO Conference Registration Week!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:24:23 +0000

I have officially designated this as ICI/PRO Conference Registration Week! Why this week? Because when I looked at registrations from last year, I see that the 7 days that fell 13 weeks before the conference had the highest percentage of new registrations, besides the opening week. So this is the week many of you will...

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All Grown Up

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:14:57 +0000

Amy and I can’t believe that our “Baby” Carly is all grown up! We spent yesterday afternoon trying to decide which of these pictures would make the cut as her Senior yearbook photo. In case you’re wondering she looks most like my mother. If you ask her where she got that great hair, she’ll say...

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My 5 minute American Sport and Fitness Indoor Cycling Instructor Certification

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:40:00 +0000

“Where can I get certified as an Indoor Cycling Instructor?” It’s a question we get at least 10 times a month. My answer has typically been to check with the club or studio to find out their requirements. Many want a specific certification. Spinning facilities will tell you that you need a Spinning certification, clubs...

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Give ‘em Some TDF

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:30:00 +0000

If you are one of those instructors who loves to bring the experience of riding outdoors to your indoor riders, now is the time to get them excited. Give them a taste of the Tour de France and introduce them to some of the fun we enjoy during this special time of year. Maybe we...

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I Can Help Tutorials – My Podcast Feed Isn’t Updating in iTunes

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:09:27 +0000

As far as I’m concerned Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Page and Sergey Brin all deserve a big hug! Without their fantastic companies; Microsoft, Apple and Google none of what we do here at www.indoorcycleinstructor.com would be possible That’s not to say that these services aren’t without their problems… Much of the Free and ICI/PRO Premimum content...

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Free Music Friday 7/1

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:14:12 +0000

This week’s Friday Favorite flat tune is from a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer and actress. The song was released in 2002 and it caught my ear then. I had completely forgotten about it, but heard it the other day and have incorporated it back into my class. The crickets in the first 30 seconds of the...

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ICI Podcast #161 – Would you take a Cycling Vacation to Europe with your class?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:48:51 +0000

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...

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Tom Scotto Preparing for the ICI/PRO Conference

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:14:50 +0000

Tom Scotto is the consummate professional in everything he does. As an athlete, cyclist, coach, business partner, husband and family man, Tom applies this professionalism to all aspects of his life. And Tom is applying this same sense of professional commitment to his preparations for the sessions he will be presenting at this year’s ICI/PRO...

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Everyone Loves a Parade!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:04:55 +0000

Here in the USA we’re big on parades, especially in smaller towns and around the Fourth of July. They make the perfect venue to promote local business and that includes Indoor Cycling Studios! Melissa Spredemann is opening Velocity Cycling Studio, a new Spinning Studio in Mequon, Wisconsin in August. She shared these photos of their float at...

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When Dwight Schrute Takes Over Your Spin Class

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:03:03 +0000

I love the TV show The Office and the video below is too precious not to share. Can you imagine someone like Dwight Schrute sitting in the front row of your class? Having decided that you are not a sufficient leader, he takes over during the cool down yelling out “if they catch us they...

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Is a 20 Minute Threshold Field Test realistic for your class? Part 3

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:33:38 +0000

In Part 1 and Part 2 of Is a 20 Minute Threshold Field Test realistic for your class? I was trying to make the point that although completely appropriate for Endurance Athletes, these 20 minute assessments aren’t really appropriate for the typical students in our Indoor Cycling classes. So if the old 220 – your age is a waste of...

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ICI Podcast #159 – Is Yo-Yo Dieting Good For You? Nutritionist Katherine Tallmadge Says Yes!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:25:26 +0000

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...

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Walking the M3 Production Line with Randy Keiser

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:23:26 +0000

To my knowledge, the Keiser M3 is the only Indoor Cycle that is manufactured in the USA. To promote that fact they have released this video featuring Randy Keiser giving his description of the M3 manufacturing line in their factory. Back on Podcast #47 I interviewed Randy’s brother Dennis Keiser. If you are teaching on...

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The Indoor Cycle Instructor Podcast now on Stitcher SmartRadio

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:51:55 +0000

Forget to sync your iPhone or Droid and don’t have the latest episodes of your favorite Podcast? Like they say in Jamaica, No Problem – Mon Go and get the Stitcher SmartRadio App that streams Podcasts directly to your Smart Phone. It’s completely FREE and is one of the few Apps that I see using more than once...

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Man vs Food – or – Three Cheers for Gluttony!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:05:58 +0000

I came up from the “Man Cave” (my office) and heard cheers of approval and encouragement coming from our TV. I had been preparing for an interview with a nationally known Nutritionist who has some interesting ideas on how we should be communicating to our students. “What are you watching Abby?” I asked my elder...

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Using your Heart Rate Monitor as a GPS, not a speedometer.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:02:22 +0000

Reaching the end of the MS150 yesterday Amy commented to me that she was still relatively fresh and willing to go longer… which was the exact opposite from last year when we arrived completely trashed at the end of both days. I was in complete agreement and began to wonder why I too felt great at the end of 150...

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Observations, Tips, Hits and Misses from the MS 150 ride

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:32:13 +0000

Amy and I safely completed our 10th MS 150 ride this past weekend and are beginning to feel like Pros at this event. For those of you considering participation in a large fund raiser we wanted to offer you some random observations, tips, hits and misses we have learned along the way. Observations Join a team for...

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MS 150 Weekend

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:38:14 +0000

Amy and I are again riding this year’s MS 150 with ~4,000 close personal friends. If you are on the ride this weekend listen for Amy’s big instructor voice calling “On your Left!” from the back seat of our tandem. I need to personally thank Chuck Cali with Zoning Fitness for sponsoring me this year. Thanks Chuck!...

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All about the balance in your class.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:37:05 +0000

I had been to plenty of cycling classes before this one. I had sat through the militant instructors, rigid with instruction. I had pedaled through classes where the coach was crouched, hidden behind his music. But here I sit, perched on a bike in the center of the back row, vowing to myself that this...

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Tom and Gene in Spain

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:54:09 +0000

The look on Tom Scotto’s face says everything! That’s real mountain climbing, at Threshold, in Spain. Tom was in Spain last week with Gene Nacey to film another in the series of Global Ride Indoor Cycling DVDs If you have a few minutes I encourage you to watch the short video below where Tom and Gene...

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The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Less

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:20:38 +0000

And less becomes a whole lot easier to understand and embrace… As I continue to collect responses to the Heart Rate Training Survey -513 so far, and I would still love to know your experiences – it’s becoming clear that beyond the confusing Heart Rate languages we use, the sheer number of choices we have...

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Meet Biggest Loser Winner Pete Thomas!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:26:51 +0000

ICI/PRO member Joe Ducosin invited Amy and me to a special event at Cycle Quest Indoor Cycling Studio, Joe’s new studio in Eden Prairie, MN. The event was a kick off for the Minnesota Tour de Cure, a fundraising ride for the American Diabetes Association. It featured Biggest Loser contestants O’Neil Hampton, Pete Thomas, Sunshine...

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ICI Podcast #157 – Reasons Why People Monitor HR with Melissa Marotta

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 17:13:35 +0000

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...

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Free Music Friday 6/6 – Uplifting Closing Songs

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:51:42 +0000

When you need to conjure up a perfect finish line song, not all students crave the driving force of The White Stripes’ Seven Nation Army. In fact, many are begging for an uplifting, inspiring arrangement to push their pace while stirring emotion and empowerment. These two FRIDAY FAVORITES are soaring with optimism, and your students...

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Conference Roommates and Ride-Share help

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:47:22 +0000

Here’s a way for you to reduce your hotel and travel expenses to the conference this year! I have a post started over at Pedal-On to help those of you looking find Roommates and to coordinate ride sharing. Feel free to go there and post your request or availably and I’m confident that you will find...

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Minneapolis-St. Paul are the healthiest, fittest cities in the USA

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:06:40 +0000

This article from yourlife.usatoday.com says my home town is the fittest and healthiest city in the USA! The Twin Cities Minneapolis-St. Paul are the healthiest, fittest cities in the USA, followed by Washington, D.C., and Boston, according to a new analysis of the 50 most populous metro areas. Oklahoma City ranks last, and Louisville is second...

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Heart Rate Training Survey – The Language Barrier

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 30 May 2011 10:45:50 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend, for many of us here in the Frozen North, is the official start of home maintenance season. I found myself at the local big box home improvement store looking for some primer paint. A helpful person asked if I had any questions. I explained that I had some pealing paint that I intended to...

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Should we just ignore the Scientists and PhDs?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 28 May 2011 12:36:49 +0000

Is it just me, or do you too feel manipulated by all the “experts” in the world? Why do we bother to listen anymore? From the latest addition of Experience Life magazine from nutrition and health writer Jack Challem. New research has weakened the perceived link between saturated fat and heart disease. Today, many experts agree that refined...

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The Effects of Cadence (Part 4) Sprinting for Maximum Power

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 26 May 2011 10:00:19 +0000

Being a sprinter by nature, explosive efforts are one of my favorite topics. It is not too surprising however that this was one of the elements of indoor cycling that made me sit up and think “huh?”. Besides the bad form, lack of any recovery and unrealistic lengths (i.e. 2 minutes), people seemed to fall...

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Heart Rate Monitor Survey – Early Results

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:14:33 +0000

Thank You to the 354 of you who have completed our survey! It is greatly appreciated. Because I chose to keep the survey anonymous, if you asked me to contact you I don’t know who’s who. Please contact me directly. My goal is to collect 1,000 responses. If you haven’t yet, so please take two minutes...

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Finding completely different music – that sounds familiar – and is free

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:23:58 +0000

Back on ICI Podcast #125 – Barbara Hoots Explains How To Get Your Playlist Order Right, Barbara explained the importance of using recognizable music in your class as an important little detail your class will really appreciate and enjoy. But the solution may not be playing the same old tired version everyone has heard a...

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Where are you with Heart Rate Training?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 22 May 2011 15:03:17 +0000

A common theme in conversations I am having these days is; “today we we find ourselves right here… what do we need to do differently if we want to end up somewhere else next year?” I have created a short survey (it should only take about 2 minutes) to learn where you are with Heart...

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Class Video Updates

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:11:42 +0000

I’ve been bugging Gene Nacey at Cycling Fusion to send me some video clips of the classes they have been filming. He’s finally caught up enough to begin providing them for you to watch. There will be two versions avalible; In the right hand side bar – scroll down to see it. As ICI/PRO member...

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Free Music Friday for 5/20

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 20 May 2011 11:53:46 +0000

Today I am introducing a rock band composed of classically trained cellists. Their music borrows elements from many genres including classical music, neo-classical metal, post-grunge, progressive metal, thrash metal and symphonic metal. Riders in my class look up and ask, “Who is this????”, when their music comes on. It is moving, inspiring and just plain...

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The Effects of Cadence (Part 3) Power Output or Strength Development

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:00:17 +0000

I coached one of the last weeks of Cycling Fusion’s winter training program with a focus on developing muscular strength. The indoor ride consisted of a 15-minute warm-up, 2 openers (short, high intensity efforts) and then 4 climbing strength intervals. The goal of the intervals was to sustain the maximum load (resistance) while maintaining a...

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This looks like something cool

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 18 May 2011 17:06:17 +0000

I just got an email about this new discount shopping service for sports and fitness clothing and accessories and I thought it may interest you. It looks similar to Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of the Day where they send you notifications of special deals. If you are like me and like this kind of stuff,...

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More on ZONING – the video!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:08:56 +0000

In this post I mentioned that I was using a Blink Heart Rate monitor because I can’t see the numbers any more. It’s flashing light shows me when I’m below JRA ( T1 or aerobic threshold), between T1 and T2 (T2 is anaerobic threshold) or above T2. Very simple. I like simple when it comes to...

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What Do I Need to Know about Exercise During Pregnancy?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 16 May 2011 11:15:08 +0000

I was completely over-the-top ecstatic to come across an article in this month’s Sports Medicine relating to new recommendations for exercise during pregnancy (Zavorsky & Longo, 2011). My experience during my medical training thus far is that, with pregnant patients just as non-pregnant patients, there is not a whole lot of discussion about exercise intensity....

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ICI Podcast #154 – Sport & Exercise Scientist Dr Carl Foster at the ICI/PRO conference this year.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 15 May 2011 10:45:42 +0000

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 –...

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The Effects of Cadence (Part 2) Cardiovascular or Muscular Emphasis

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 12 May 2011 10:00:54 +0000

Once we understand and move past the limitations of cadence on the indoor bike, we can begin to realize how much of the focus of our class can be affected by leg speed. I’m not just talking about cadence drills and biomechanics, but actually controlling how much stress we place on the cardiovascular system and...

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I didn’t need to see this… even if I could

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:20:17 +0000

This came in the mail yesterday and all I could think was, “this has to be for my dad. It can’t be for me.” No, I’m not going to apply… I guess it just one more predictable thing that comes with reaching the half-way-point. (I’m 50 at the end of the month and I’ve taken to telling...

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ICI Podcast #152 – Stages Indoor Cycling and FreeMotion to Co-Sponsor our Conference!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:43:31 +0000

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...

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Free Music Friday 5/6

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 06 May 2011 10:01:58 +0000

When I cannot decide whether I like the re-make or the original song better, then I know that it is a great re-make – and this is one of those songs. I have been using this for a kick butt out of the saddle climb in my anaerobic threshold interval training class lately. We all...

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The Effects of Cadence (Part 1) Extremes and Limitations

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 05 May 2011 10:00:06 +0000

The cadence or speed at which we pedal has a large impact on the type of workout we will receive. Maybe larger than we think. Often times, the only thing that separates one workout from another is leg speed. This 4 part series will explore different ways cadence affects the type of workout and our...

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Men / Women Split in your class?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:24:03 +0000

In this story More observations from our students the author states that he’s one of few, if any, men in the classes he attends. The classes I teach and attend appear to be an even split… except for a few of the 9:30am (forgive the expression) House Wives classes I’ve been to. What’s the men/women split like at...

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More observations from our students

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:11:35 +0000

This is getting to be a bit of a trend, people writing about their experiences in a Spinning class. Here’s another from ChicagoNow.com called Spin Classes are Cool (for men too) Like we need to told that I’ve been spinning since I stopped going to my regular health club, riding the bike for about...

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This is exciting! Dr. Carl Foster to present at this years conference

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Our commitment for this years ICI/PRO conference it to provide the absolute best fitness education available! As we finalize our roster of presenters I wanted you to meet someone new Dr. Carl Foster is, as best I can determine, the most widely cited exercise scientist there is on the subject of Threshold based Heart Rate training....

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My Client Has Diabetes – What Do I Need to Know?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0000

Dear Melissa, One of my “regulars” was recently diagnosed with diabetes. She’s on medicine for it. Does this impact how she is able to participate in my indoor cycling classes? What do I need to know? Sincerely, G.H., Concord, NH In response to G.H.’s excellent question, here is a crash course on diabetes treatment and...

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Barefoot Indoor Cycling?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:55:46 +0000

As cycling instructors many of us have experienced the difference between wearing traditional sneakers versus wearing cycling shoes in an indoor cycling class. In fact, many instructors (and students for that matter!) claim that once they’ve worn cycling shoes they’ll never go back to sneakers. And what’s the difference? The answer is in the sole...

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Epic Planet Spring Filming Tour

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Allen Jones, of Epic Planet video fame, gives us an update on the road trip he and his wife Liz just completed. epicPLANET’s 2011 Spring Filming Tour is complete and it was an action packed four weeks and over 5,000 miles of driving. In mid-March epicPLANET Producer/Director, Allen Jones and Production Manager/Wife, Liz Jones, headed...

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Q Factor – What is it and should you care?

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:47:55 +0000

You will be hearing more about “Q Factor” from Spinning® / Star Trac so I thought you may appreciate knowing what it is, in case it comes up in conversation. Q Factor (also know as Tread) is simply the separation/distance between the two pedal cranks of a bicycle or Indoor Cycle. Here are two articles here...

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ICI Podcast #151 – PRO Member Interview with Alice Heffner

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:29:21 +0000

With all of these very talented Indoor Cycling Instructors available we thought; “why not add a monthly Podcast featuring one of our members?” Meet ICI/PRO Member Alice Heffner! In this episode Alice shares the steps she took to start and build a new class, at a new club, at a weird time, completly from scratch. If...

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ICI/PRO acquires Pedal-On.com

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:40:34 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bill Pryor / bill@indoorcycleinstructor.com ICI/PRO acquires Pedal-On, creating the largest independent online forum, resource and community for indoor cycling enthusiasts Expansion and investment are planned for new combined entity Deep Breath In, LLC, the leading provider of digital media and web-based community services for indoor cycling enthusiasts, today announced the acquisition...

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After 17 years it’s time for something different – Indoor Cycling 2.0™

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:55:20 +0000

I was wearing my ICI/PRO t-shirt this weekend and a random person in line at the grocery store asked me; “what’s ICI/PRO and Indoor Cycling 2.0?” “Is that a new form of Spinning or something?” I explained that ICI/PRO is my business and the abbreviated name for a website devoted to providing resources and a community for Professional Indoor Cycling Instructors who...

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Basic Black = Boring – Time for some new Indoor Cycling shoes.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:48:35 +0000

As near as I can tell, I’ve been wearing the same pair of Sidi cycling shoes (basic black & boring) for the past 10 years. I’m not complaining, they have held up well despite all my inside and outside training. It’s just that yesterday in Amy’s class a friend of ours (yes – after all these years at the...

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ICI Podcast #150 – Learn to be approachable from Scott Ginsberg the Nametag Guy!

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

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...

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“Your Class Was Great But Your Music Sucks!”

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:03:17 +0000

Last week I was asked to sub a couple of classes for another instructor and friend. It was at a club that I used to teach at and where I still knew a number of the members. I always like teaching at this particular club because the riders throw out some good energy and appreciate...

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New Spinner NXT and Spinner Blade Pictures

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Here are pictures from IHRSA of the new Spinner NXT and the all new Spinner Blade. I’m going to guess that Spinning still sees a large market for conventional Indoor Cycles that would cause them to redesign the NXT. 4/15 update: I had a very informative discussion with Josh Taylor today about all the changes they have made to...

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More on the new FreeMotion Indoor Cycle and Foundation Fitness

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:20:23 +0000

In an earlier post I alerted you to the new FreeMotion Indoor Cycle with power from Foundation Fitness. I’ve been doing research about the FreeMotion Indoor Cycle and Foundation Fitness, specifically on their educational programing and when will they be shipping product. First; their Stages Indoor Cycling programming is headed up by Cameron Chinatti who,...

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Your mother was right – you only get one chance to make a first impression.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:12:17 +0000

ICI/PRO Member Chris Nielsen contributes today’s guest post and the picture was taken by one of Chris’s friends. How many of you read the ‘Tri-ing to be Athletic’ and ‘Revenge of the Friend’ posts here on ICI/PRO and quietly cringed or even got a little steamed at the behavior of the instructors in the stories?...

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Hello – My name is Scott

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:01:56 +0000

How approachable are you? Amy, among others, has told me that I’m a lot of things, but approachability is not very high on my list of personality traits… I’m guessing I’m not alone and thought that maybe, if I could find someone who could teach me/us how to be more approachable, it would make for...

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Being “Different” at Your Club

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:25:21 +0000

What to do when you are the ONLY one at your club that teaches a “real” cycling class. I’ve received this question quite a bit. “How do you handle teaching a class that is so different than what other instructors offer at your club?”. One of the reasons we have gravitated to ICI/Pro is because...

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Two new Audio PROfiles coming from Leslie Mueller

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:09:22 +0000

I’ve got Triathlete and Pain Prevention Expert Leslie Mueller scheduled for two new Audio PROfiles. Her 51/49 Negative Split Ride was very popular and I felt you would enjoy more from her. Leslie was recently out at the Global Ride studios in Pittsburgh filming a number of classes for Cycling Fusion and thought these rides would make for some...

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Revenge of the Friend

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:13:49 +0000

This story and drawing was originally posted March 24 2011 in the New York Times. By Spinning Instructor Christi Clancy THEY kissed! Nobody kisses in spin class. A roomful of sweaty people panting atop steel bikes with 30-pound flywheels is no place for romance, and certainly no place for my friend’s ex-husband to show up...

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Help your students have their best season ever with this video from Joe Friel.

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:16:35 +0000

This may be of value to you and those training endurance athletes in your class. Triathlon coaching legend Joe Friel, author of The Triathlete’s Training Bible, gives you essential tools to have Your Best Season Ever. Topics in this presentation include- Goal Setting, Season Planning, Periodization, Self-Analysis, Workout Optimization and much more. Don’t miss this...

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ICI Podcast #147 Improve your class by improving the acoustics in your studio

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

I have received quite an education about improving the acoustics of a room from Ryan Gibbons, an Applications Specialist with Auralex® Acoustics, Inc. In the interview posted below Ryan describes the typical problems that may exist in your studio and offers some suggestions on solving them. If after listening to this interview you would like more information they...

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A view from the student’s perspective – New post from Tri-ing to be Athletic

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:16:00 +0000

Julie Erdmann from Tri-ing to be athletic.blogspot.com is back with another entertaining picture-post about her second Indoor Cycling class - Send the Men in the White Coats I have gone back to spin class. Twice. And let me just tell you, it has *not* gotten easier. The 2-minute “warm-up” is really nothing more than a way to weed...

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FreeMotion Indoor Cycling Bike with Power from Foundation Fitness

john@indoorcycleinstructor.com (John@indoorcycleinstructor.com) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:49:48 +0000

Gene Nacey tipped me off about this new Free Motion Indoor Cycling Bike with power from a company called Foundation Fitness. What’s interesting about this Indoor Cycle is that it uses magnetic resistance (the best system in my opinion) and it’s wattage readings are based on measured power, through a strain gauge in the left...

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