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Here is part two of our conversation with Doug Rusho. Listen to the Podcast below http://indoorcycleinstructor.com.s3.amazonaws.com/099_Doug_pt2.mp3 Originally posted 2010-04-23 11:28:50.

Cameron Chinatti excitedly emailed me about a discovery she made while reading The Power Meter Handbook: A User's Guide for Cyclists and Triathletes which is a new eBook from Endurance Coach Joe Friel. In this new ebook, Joe lays out a simple formula that you can use to "ballpark" a student's FTP Functional Threshold Power (or […]

  The new year is upon us and the fitness resolution rush is about to begin.  It's our job to embrace these new riders and to do our very best to keep them coming back.  Studies have shown that if we can keep these new years resolution riders riding until Valentines Day we have them hooked and they will become our new “regulars”. I created this week's Simple and Progress Continue Reading...

  As many of you know I've worn many hats in the fitness industry,  I've been an Assistant General Manager, Operations Manager, Fitness Director, Triathlon Coach, Master Swim Team Coach, Master Educator, Personal Trainer, Group Exercise and Indoor Cycling Instructor.  Throughout my almost 25 years in this customer service industry I have heard many member comments, complaints and compliments.  Through these years I have grown a thick skin but the Continue Reading...

This Podcast is was originally published on May 16, 2009, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey Dennis Kesier, founder of Keiser Corporation and the Engineer of their M3 Indoor Cycling bike, joins me to talk about the physics of Indoor Cycling and to answer listener questions.  Dennis does an excellent job of describing what Continue Reading...

    Two Recordings of Me teaching this profile on the Stages SC3 IC Bike June 21st, 2016 Class Recording. http://pro-contributors.s3.amazonaws.com/Dennis/Simple_and_Progress_Pyramids_3_GATC.mp3   June 22nd, 2016 Class Recording http://pro-contributors.s3.amazonaws.com/Dennis/Simple_and_Progress_Pyramids_3_CACDTC.mp3   Click Here to download VismoX   Below, Premium Members can follow links to download all the above media, view and download a printable Class Profile that can be used in class, read a detailed description of the Power Based Training Zones Continue Reading...

Helping prospective Indoor Cycling studio owners with their business planning is part of my Instructor Employment Initiative – encouraging the formation of new studios… which creates more places for Instructors to teach and will (at least I'm hearing) create upwards pressure on class pay rates! ICI/PRO member Rowan Platel contacted me recently with questions about a future cycling studio he is planning. Thanks John. I am looking for as much Continue Reading...

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 BIG RIDE where she had everyone working together as teams of 4 on the new Continue Reading...

I was intrigued by the new Evo Indoor Cycle when I saw it at this past IHRSA. The first thing I noticed was there's no big flywheel… and it moves side to side. Once I discovered that there was an educational component to the Evo, I knew I needed to learn more and share what I've learned with you. Here's a video that demonstrates how the frame moves very similarly Continue Reading...

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. Don't get me wrong, many are wonderful people, with impressive titles and accomplishments… it's just Continue Reading...

Can the sounds of breathing identify the metabolic changes during exercise that are described as VT1 aerobic threshold & VT2 anaerobic threshold? There's promising research conducted by Breath Research and Dr. Carl Foster at UW Lacrosse. Here's your chance to support this cutting edge technology that could potentially replace conventional metabolic testing, for the purposes of determining Heart Rate training zones. In an earlier post I asked the question; “Could Continue Reading...

  Here's another “Play it and Forget it” 60 minute music mix.  I've been teaching more and more with power and Stages IQ and these 60 minute music mixes let me focus on the profile and technology and not worry about the playlist. I hope you like it.     Premium Members, follow the link below to download this new mix for FREE!!!!! Originally posted 2016-04-11 21:43:21.

After 37 years of waiting we finally have another Triple Crown Winner.  I love horse racing, the beauty, the grace and the power of these animals is intoxicating.  Over the last 37 years there have been many horses that have won 2 of the 3 Triple Crown races, but they have no one has been able to pull off the trifecta.  The fact that so few horses have been able Continue Reading...

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 Discount Program . You can find the discount code at our ICI/PRO members discount page. Continue Reading...

You can add Cycling Studio Owner Nairi Petrosian to the list of Smart & Talented people involved in Indoor Cycling – listen to this interview and you'll know why. Nairi and her business partner Kirsty Baldwin successfully raised $30,011.00 with an Indiegogo crowdsourcing campaign that closed August 29th of this year. They're using the money to build out a new, larger Revolutions Cycling Studio and purchase an additional 10 Indoor Cycles Continue Reading...