How to increase your attendance and sales through creative programming and effective management of your indoor cycling program.
How to increase your attendance and sales through creative programming and effective management of your indoor cycling program.">

Effective program management and creative programming will contribute to making your indoor cycling program the best it can be.

Programming ideas? We'll tell you how to do it! Here are some examples:

Tour de France, Tour of California or other race simulations
Indoor Cycling for weight loss programs
Periodized Cycling Clinics
Fundraising events
And more....

Also, topics on marketing, administering, scheduling, managing and setting policies for an outstanding program will be covered here. It is here that we discuss how to deal with some of the unpleasant things that occasionally happen at clubs, such as injuries, managing conflict and member complaints.

Anything you can think of to spruce up and eliven your indoor cycling program to keep members involved, excited and coming back! We welcome all suggestions to this department!

IHRSA Show Oozing With Technology--But Cycling Fusion Leading the Way!
Gene Nacey, March 22, 2013
IHRSA Show Oozing With Technology--But Cycling Fusion Leading the Way! Gene Nacey has been exploring the floor of the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association annual trade show and gives us an update here. He says that what has transpired in just the last two years is nothing less than astounding. It's like everyone got their invitation to the technology party at the same time, but they all couldn't decide if they wanted to go or not. Well, seems like this party is finally getting started. And Cycling Fusion has been leading the way! . . . keep reading
One Instructor's "Superhero Cape" Experience
Jennifer Sage
One Instructor's "Superhero Cape" Experience This week's article on wearing your superhero cape in the indoor cycling room has generated some great stories by instructors. I want to share one of these successful stories with everyone to inspire you to do the same if you are confronted with rude or challenging students. When Chuck took over a class, he was faced with a student who sarcastically said, "There's a new sheriff in town!" Read how Chuck took ownership of the class; there is now a waiting list to get in! FREE ARTICLE . . . keep reading
The Seven Special Powers of Your Superhero Cape
Christine Nielsen, February 13, 2013
The Seven Special Powers of Your Superhero Cape After responding to a rude student in her class, Christine ponders: "I wondered what made me react the way I did and then I realized that I was wearing my 'don't-mess-with-me cape.' I think every instructor should consider getting one just like it and donning it before they step through the doors of the indoor cycling studio. All instructors are entitled to deference and respect, but in the absence of a 'superhero cape,' unfortunately respect is not as common as it should be." Instructors, do you get the respect you should? If not, consider weaving your own cape, and perhaps you can also wield the seven special "superhero" powers that Christine's gives her. . . . keep reading
Official Club Policy for Class Etiquette
Jennifer Sage and Bill Roach
Official Club Policy for Class Etiquette The best way to preempt problems in your cycling classes is to have an official club policy for the rules of etiquette. These rules should be posted on the cycling room wall, which will help instructors when dealing with potential problems. In this article, we provide you with seven considerations when assembling your own rules, and two samples of ways you can present your rules. . . . keep reading
How to Deal With Chatty Cathys, Part 2
Jennifer Sage, January 23
How to Deal With Chatty Cathys, Part 2 Last week Bill gave some diplomatic approaches to dealing with disruptive students. I've got a few more ideas here that range from serious, to humorous, to laying down the law of the land. How likely you are to encounter problems, and how you choose to respond to them, will depend on a variety of factors. It could depend on your market, the time of day, or the culture of your club. But make no mistake, it also is very much dependent upon the culture you've established in your own classes from day one. . . . keep reading
How to Deal With Chatty Cathys, Part 1
Bill Roach, January 14, 2013
How to Deal With Chatty Cathys, Part 1 We've all had moments when a student disrupts our class by talking a little too loudly. It annoys us, the instructor, because we lose our flow and concentration. We also know it annoys their fellow students and makes it hard for them to follow our cues, but what can we do about it? In Part 1, Bill Roach discusses several steps you can take to keep students in line. Jennifer Sage has some additional advice that will be posted in Part 2. . . . keep reading
Positive Motivation Works Better Than Yelling
Bill Roach, January 4, 2013
Positive Motivation Works Better Than Yelling Research suggests positive language gets more physical response than yelling. Bill examines a recently released study and applies the findings to successful indoor cycling instructors and their impact on motivating their students. . . . keep reading
Requirements for Teaching Cycling at Sage Cycling and Fitness
Jennifer Sage, November 12
Requirements for Teaching Cycling at Sage Cycling and Fitness A few weeks ago I wrote an article asking what the requirements of teaching were at your facility, and posted a copy of the "Rules for Teaching" at a Spinning® facility I ran about ten years ago. I promised to update that form. Here are the requirements for teaching at the fictional Sage Cycling and Fitness studio! . . . keep reading
What Does Being an Instructor at Your Club Require?
Jennifer Sage, October 18, 2012
What Does Being an Instructor at Your Club Require? Inspired by Bill Roach's handout for new students, I was searching for the new student handout I created when I ran a Spinning® program ten years ago. Instead, I found an instructor "rules" that I gave to the instructors who worked for me. I am sharing it with you as an example of how to make sure all instructors are on the same page and focused on customer satisfaction and service. It also has a humorous side...I mean, did we really make tapes in this century? Boy am I dating myself! . . . keep reading
Student Handout: What Cadence Should You Be Riding At And Why?
Jennifer Sage, October 5, 2012
Student Handout: What Cadence Should You Be Riding At And Why? Do you have trouble explaining to your students why we have the cadence ranges we do? Do your students ignore your pleas to slow down the legs or reduce excessive resistance? Perhaps this handout on why proper cadence ranges will help! It covers the dangers and ineffectiveness of riding outside of generally accepted cadence ranges. Thanks to an ICA member for the recent suggestion to create these handy student handouts! . . . keep reading
Great idea for Profile holder
Jennifer Sage, October 11, 2011
Great idea for Profile holder At a Master Class this past weekend at a club in Cincinnati, Ohio, I encountered a great idea for a profile holder! Its classy looking and convenient. . . . keep reading
Epic Rides launches it's Virtual Cycling Studio Toolkit!
Jennifer Sage, September 13, 2011
Epic Rides launches it's Virtual Cycling Studio Toolkit! If you are curious about the new trend of teaching an indoor virtual ride to an exciting video of outdoor riders, then you will want to know about Epic Rides Cycling Studio Toolkit. It's FREE! It provides tips and advice on teaching your first virtual ride and it tells you everything you will need to get started. . . . keep reading
Ask the Expert: What if an instructor won't use air conditioning?
Jennifer Sage, August 17, 2011
Ask the Expert: What if an instructor won't use air conditioning? An ICA member asked what I thought about an instructor he knew who teaches without A/C or fans, and asked about the potential dangers for the students. This is a serious subject. Some instructors still buy into that "macho" image of sweat until you drop, without understanding the dangers. This article provides the ACSM guidelines as well as the physiology of thermoregulation. . . . keep reading
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