Instead of Spinning® the wheels in your head on what to do about the Spin® students that either talk, check their cell phones, or plug in their own playlist through ear buds during class, teach these students along with o
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Some Autobiographical/Personal Observations on a Common Mind-Body Mantra
02/01/2013 2:58 pm
Creator: John Cargill
No doubt we, regardless of whatever stage of the Spinning® journey we are currently pursuing, have probably been exposed to a mind-body coaching cue akin to 'Be here now -- in this moment.' There are probably limitless v
...Too Much Spining® Class?
01/26/2013 11:15 pm
Creator: Jenn Zerling
As much fun as one can have in a Spinning® class, is there such thing as too much? This is a very open ended question. There is no true right or wrong answer. However, I will say this, if you are doing back to back Spi
...Thinking Outside the Box: Why Smaller Spinning® Studios Can offer a BIG Advantage
01/26/2013 7:00 pm
Creator: Raquel Schmidt
Today I had the honor of presenting at a "boutique" Spinning® studio in central Michigan (please click here for owner Heather's AMAZING story with before & after photos that will blow your mind away! For WSSC 2012 attende
...The Truth Shall Set You Free-A Spectator's Lance Armstrong Persepctive
01/19/2013 5:45 pm
Creator: Raquel Schmidt
The Truth Shall Set You Free-A Spectator's Lance Armstrong Perspective
This week’s blog is not about hashing over the ongoing and disappointing Lance Armstrong scandal. I hesitated even addressing it in this forum since
...Flu Season Precautions
01/19/2013 9:06 am
Creator: Jenn Zerling
We hear it everyday; a flu epidemic has hit the country more than ever before. So, does that mean we should stay home and be non-exposed to the world? Realistically speaking, we have to leave our homes and surround ourse
...Another Look at the Need for Resistance Based Cross Training: Part I
01/17/2013 6:03 pm
Creator: John Cargill
When we consider the wonders and accomplishments of the SPINNING program, we are often amazed at the benefits to both mind and body that are possible; however, no fitness program is entirely self-sufficient, and we need to
...Students Behaving Badly: How Do YOU Handle Maladroit Members?
01/12/2013 9:00 pm
Creator: Raquel Schmidt
Students Behaving Badly: How Do YOU Handle Maladroit Members?
Being a Spinning® Instructor and enthusiast during this busy season in the fitness world can present unique challenges and opportunities. As instructors, our
...Diet Soda=Depression?
01/09/2013 6:42 pm
Creator: Jenn Zerling
The following link is going to look very familiar to you in a very short period of time. Sweetners such as splenda, sucralose, aspartame (this is the worst), and even stevia are being linked to neurological deficiencies,
...Reminder to Use 'Spinning Eye' When Coaching Intervals
01/09/2013 3:44 pm
Creator: John Cargill
In our Manual we see some discourse about the Spinning Eye (Manual 2.18). While in class today, I happened to be coaching off the bike (insert reminder about the importance of coaching off the bike here), and I observed
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