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Posted by Kala Markel on Mar 25th, 2019 in Weekly Music Suggestions | 0 comments

Mainstream Music Monday: Hey, Brother! Do You Want to Ride Fast?

This is a song that I have been riding the past few weeks and even my slow-twitch, hard-climb-lovin’ legs are digging it! It’s a great track and I have a neat pyramid scheme for the song to help push your riders to the next level.

Video Profile: Tour of the Training Zones

The Tour of the Training Zones is one of the most important profiles in the ICA library. It’s a very educational profile that requires more talking than most profiles. For that reason, to help you teach it to your own classes, I’ve filmed myself teaching this ride so you can hear my cueing and how I deal with the intensity myself. I also have a summary of the profile cues that you can download and modify.

Posted by Karen Cruz on Mar 22nd, 2019 in Weekly Music Suggestions | 2 comments

Friday Favorites: When Old is New Again

Let this cover of a Joy Division song energize you during interval work.

Posted by Karen Cruz on Mar 21st, 2019 in Theme Ride Thursday | 7 comments

Don’t Get Fooled Again—An April Fool’s Day Playlist

April Fool’s Day is quickly approaching. What do you have in store for your class?

Posted by Jacqueline Maniscalco on Mar 19th, 2019 in Coaching and Cueing, Free Articles | 2 comments

This One Thing

Yes, I do a lot to prepare for my classes. I spend hours making playlists. I read articles on physiology and innovative cueing. You do it too. But there’s one thing I do that I think makes a huge difference in my coaching. And maybe you don’t agree with its importance. Are you ready?

Posted by Jennifer Sage on Mar 18th, 2019 in Weekly Music Suggestions | 1 comment

Mainstream Music Monday: A Versatile Song You’ll Turn to Often

This track is peppy and lively with a nice cadence of 86 rpm that can work almost anywhere in your playlist.

Posted by Jennifer Sage on Mar 15th, 2019 in Ask the Expert, Contraindications, Free Articles | 11 comments

Hovers and Isolations in Spinning Classes

What exactly does an isolation look like on the bike? Is it similar to a hover? In this article, we discuss the difference between the two and why neither are effective or beneficial techniques to employ in indoor cycling classes. Just don’t do them!

Posted by Karyn Silenzi on Mar 15th, 2019 in Weekly Music Suggestions | 3 comments

Friday Favorites: Conquer the Climb

This highly addictive beat creates the perfect mood for a lengthy and arduous climb. With heavy percussion and no vocals, the song demands all attention to be focused on the task at hand. Climb, endure, and conquer.

Posted by Karen Cruz on Mar 14th, 2019 in Theme Ride Thursday | 0 comments