By Michael Ferrante
It’s safe to say that just about every local health club
or
cross-fit gym is touting the benefits of Tabata training these
days, and because of this trend, Tabata is making its way into
indoor cycling
For Instructors
Spinning & Tabata Training
Tight hamstrings? Strengthen your glutes…
After a ride, do your low back and hamstrings feel tight? Do you hop off your bike and stretch them? Well you may be addressing the wrong area…
Most likely you’re noticing a muscle length problem, when what you have is a
...Lets make a cd
MUSIC What kind of music? Where to get music? Have to choose the right song for the right part of class, right techniques? Do I put profile first and add music or music first than.
A big role in Spinning® class is having
...Right Place - Right Time: Post Exercise Nutrition
Heading to your kitchen after a workout appears to be a great idea! The late Dr. Ed Burke, former advisor to the US National Cycling Team and director of the exercise science program at the University of Colorado at Color
...Energy & Inspiration
Energy & Inspiration
What is different between 2 instructors that have passed the same education, have the love to teach and are doing a good job? When I speak with members they say – he / she has more energy. Class is en
...Instructing is More Than a Playlist
By Michael Ferrante
Apart from my work as a Master Instructor for the Spinning program,
I have been leading Spinning classes for a decade at a
women’s-only health club operation in the greater Boston
area. I have my own c
Lessons From Sand
Going nowhere really fast! While on a recent mountain bike trip to Fruita, Colorado I encountered a long stretch (several miles) of deep sand - definitely NOT my favorite riding conditions… I was reminded of some basic S
...Education, Events
Education, events...
I have been involved in fitness industry for quite a long time. From aerobics instructor, different group ex classes, to personal trainer and Spinning® instructor. I actually started when we were usin
...Neck and Shoulder Pain - Chicken or Egg?
Cycling is an activity that places significant postural demands on the body. Performed in a “sitting posture”, these demands mimic those placed on the “sitting” population in general. Incidents of reported neck and should
...Spinning(R) LEADERS
LEADERS
To be a Spinning® instructor (coach) means that you are exposed to others, it does not matter what kind of role you have in life when you step in the Spinning room you are a coach responsible for your team. You l
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