Just in time for Tax Day (in the US), Susan has created an entertaining theme ride called “The Taxman Cometh.” In this muscular endurance profile, all of the songs in the playlist relate to taxes and the almighty dollar.Read more…
This profile contains four segments of fast flats and climbs of varying cadence. It uses songs with famous guitar licks or acoustic guitar.Read more…
Introducing “Three Guitar-Powered Long Climbs,” a climbing profile with a playlist that features guitar-centric songs clocking in at 5 minutes or longer.Read more…
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…
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…
Have you ever walked into your class filled with giddy anticipation, fueled by an awesome playlist that’s ready to rock the room? That’s exactly what I felt earlier this week when I introduced my new rock-themed ride. It turned out to be a resounding success, with one rider whispering toRead more…
EDIT: We have an eclipse on November 7th, 2022!
May 16, 2022, is the next total eclipse of the moon. Use this threshold climbs profile and playlist to celebrate this celestial event. Also included is a bucket playlist of over 200 songs about the moon, earth, stars, and planets. Feel free to switch out a few songs and use this profile for any full moon throughout the year.Read more…
My twist on a rain-themed ride. We “ride the storm out”…not by sheltering indoors, but by riding right through the rain over three climbs and several fast flats. Read more…
Riding rolling hills on a bicycle can be a thrill, especially when they are short and continuous. Because of this, they translate beautifully into indoor cycling classes. But teaching rolling hills is more than just alternating a climb with a “downhill.” To coach them in an authentic way, it’s important to understand how a cyclist would approach them, how gravity will affect your speed of ascent, and how cyclists take the descent. Then you need to know how to use the energy of the music to define your ups and downs. They are so much fun that your riders will be asking for them by name!Read more…
Pedaling at lower cadences with higher resistance develops leg strength the same way lifting a heavier weight in the gym increases muscular strength. Today’s profile consists of hill repeats that focus on developing leg strength through strength endurance training. l often use recovery songs that are from one artist and album—I think you’ll enjoy the ones used in this profile.Read more…