In our world of indoor cycling training, there’s a potent training objective that taps into the muscle fibers responsible for generating force. These workouts maximize strength and force development through slower cadences at higher intensities. Introducing “Hillacious,” a strength ride by our very own Karen Cruz with this very objective.Read more…
As another year draws to a close, many of us are looking forward to getting back to our regular routines. Help your students reach their fullest potential this year by inspiring them through your choice of music, coaching, and cues found in these New Year’s profiles. Read more…
One of my favorite yearly traditions over the holidays is to teach a Winter Solstice ride using songs from our bucket playlist on the theme of lights. Here is my most recent version of Shari Miranda’s Winter Solstice theme profile…plus Shari’s updated version of her profile as well! We both use some of the same songs, but we do different things to the songs; this way, you can choose which choreography you prefer! Be sure to download both versions. Read more…
I created this profile In Honor of Mountains to celebrate International Mountain Day on December 11, but, of course, good climbing profiles with great music can be used any time of the year. Almost all of the songs are based on the theme of mountains and being “on top of the world.” 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!Read more…
Did you know that December 11 is International Mountain Day? What a joy to know that something we love to simulate in our cycling classes has been given its own day to be honored! It’s a great way to create a theme and promote a special day of climbing to honor mountains. We give you a playlist on the theme of mountains, summit, and top of the world with 160 songs to help you create your own mountain-themed ride. We also have two special profiles on this theme, including a new one called “The Alpine Ascent: Celebrating International Mountain Day.”Read more…
The end result of assembling this profile and playlist exceeded even my own expectations. I hope you and your riders enjoy this exhilarating and challenging profile as much as mine did and that your participants cheer on your saxophone-infused musical journey. Read more…
Here is a second profile that celebrates One-Hit Wonders. Riders always love these profiles because, by their very definition, all the songs are hits. Read more…
The cornucopia of ICA Thanksgiving profiles is overflowing with four different and exciting rides—you should be able to teach a different one in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Here they are all in one place to make it easier for you to locate them. Read more…
The trick-or-treat bag of ICA Halloween profiles is overflowing with ELEVEN different and exciting theme rides. Here they are all in one place to make it easier for you to locate them. Start prepping now!Read more…
Experience the ultimate clash of Taylor Swift and rock ‘n’ roll in this dynamic indoor cycling class playlist to a profile of fast flats to climbs. This ride delivers an unexpected musical showdown that’s bound to energize and entertain your class, creating a lively discussion and an unforgettable experience. Read more…