Instructor Articles
Clarity 2020: Phone a Friend
I love the start of a new year. Everything about it (except staying up late on New Year’s Eve) aligns with my personality. I’m turned on by goal setting. I thrive on change and second chances. Completing financial spreadsheets to evaluate the year? Love it. But my favorite ritual is carving out quiet time to…
Read MoreWhat’s Your Safety Sentence?
Do you have a safety sentence that you include in your class intro? My safety sentence is some form of: My job is to give you a great experience that’s safe and challenging and your job is to listen to your body and take on the challenges that are right for you today. I don’t…
Read MoreFour Myths About Recovery
Have you ever taken a challenging cycle class with an instructor who didn’t build in any recovery time? I have. The instructor had a lot of positive things going for her – authentic enthusiasm, awesome music, a strong voice – but the core of what she is responsible for delivering was missing: a smart ride…
Read MoreMental Metal
What does it mean to have the right stuff, to have what it takes, or to be tough when the going gets tough? We’re bombarded with challenges, slogans, contents and ads that question how “tough” we are. But when it comes to indoor cycling, what does toughness really mean and how important is it? Let’s…
Read MoreBike Set-Up Check-Up: When and Why
When Should You Revisit Your Bike Set-Up? Often! Are you nursing an injury? Recovering from surgery? Have you lost or gained weight or mobility? Maybe you’re not making the progress you expect toward your goals. Or have you been cross-training and gained strength? All of these scenarios indicate you may benefit from re-visiting your bike…
Read MoreProfile Symbols
Wondering what those symbols we use in the profiles mean? Download the attachment to unlock the mystery! Pam and I are Mad Dogg Spinning certified so we use these Spinning symbols as shorthand to represent standard movements. I use a printout of my ride in class so I like being able to see at a…
Read MoreOur Riders, Our Light
I know you can relate to this scenario: you’re tired and stressed from constantly hustling from one thing to the next and feeling on the verge of being overwhelmed by a too-long to-do list. Cycling class is two hours away and you haven’t had time to think about the profile. A list of questions fires…
Read MoreCuing Form and Posture for a Powerful Ride
Is posture different than form on the bike? Is cueing for each different? Are they both equally important for powerful, memorable rides? Yes, yes and yes. You’ve no doubt focused on how to cue proper form and alignment, but let’s unpack how cueing proper form, alignement and posture can create greater presence, power and perception…
Read MoreTop Five List for Making Personal Connections with Riders
It’s on! A new year – new fitness resolutions by your steady riders and new resolutions that will bring in new riders. We see it every year – strong starts that last through spring and die by summer. So what can you do to harness that fresh energy and make those commitments last? I believe…
Read MoreWhat if I’m Motivated by Different Music than My Riders?
Great instructors are passionate about music. They have an ear for what works and what doesn’t. They know how to create playlists that support their profiles, appeal to the class timeslot, and most importantly, motivates them. What? Shouldn’t I create playlists based on what my riders want? It’s a consideration for sure, but asking riders…
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