By Shannan Lynch, PhD, CSCS, HFS, CISSN This article presents new research that challenges previous notions about caffeine; shedding light on some of its benefits and helping us better understand how caffeine affects us. Caffeine is the world’s most consumed stimulant — and I’m among those who partake of it. Openly, I admit, I drank two cups by the time ... Read More »
What inspired you to become a Certified Spinning® Instructor and then a Master Instructor? The Spinning program is different from other group fitness classes I have taught—it was so intrinsic and immediate. I loved the way my legs and heart felt so strong during my time on the bike. I started to discover my mental toughness and ability to focus ... Read More »
By Michelle Colvin, Spinning® Master Instructor | United Kingdom VO2 sounds complicated but it isn’t. ‘V’ stands for volume and ‘O2’ stands for oxygen. VO2 is the volume or amount of oxygen your body consumes. The fitter you are, the more oxygen your body burns and the higher the score. Peak VO2 is the measure of millilitres of oxygen consumed at ... Read More »
By Wendy Moltrup, MS, CHES Earn 1 SPIN® CEC and take the newsletter quiz! Being more physically active slows the aging process and benefits your heart and your health. In addition to the physical changes you see, a healthy exercise program results in beneficial physiological changes that occur at a microscopic level inside your body. You can fight the aging ... Read More »
By Ralph Mlady, Spinning® Master Instructor | Ohio Cycling cadence (cadence) refers to the number of times a bike rider turns the cranks per minute, also known as revolutions per minute (RPM). Cadence is one of the variables that can be used to manipulate intensity. When combined with proper resistance, cadence can also manipulate the efficiency of the rider’s pedal stroke. As ... Read More »
By Stephanie Guilfoyle Close your eyes and think about the very first Spinning® or fitness class you ever taught. What came to mind right away? Did it make you cringe or smile? Remember what it felt like to sit on the stage for the first time looking at the class? For many, it is terrifying. Now think about all of ... Read More »
Becoming a member of the Spinning® Master Instructor team was a natural progression for a lifelong athlete and someone passionate about being a great instructor and mentor. His athletic accomplishments include positions in minor soccer divisions and national swimming records, and Pedro represented his country in international competitions as a member of the national Kayak team. Pedro is a comepetitive ... Read More »
By June Chu, Certified Spinning® Instructor | New Hampshire, United States Motivation has been well studied and well researched by psychologists and still, as a fitness professional and a psychologist myself, I struggle to teach my students this important life skill. Why Locus of Control is Important A distinction made in the field of psychology, as it pertains to motivation, ... Read More »
By Polona Gosar Rankovic, Spinning® Master Instructor | Slovenia Running a Spinning Program as a part of a facility is serious business. Preparing a yearlong, 52-week business plan can help you be successful. Here are some things to consider when putting your ideas to paper. Do you really know why your members return to your facility? Do you have a ... Read More »
By June Chu, Certified Spinning® Instructor | New Hampshire, United States Think back to grade school and physical education class—you pretty much always started out with a warm-up, right? Your teacher wanted to get blood flowing to your muscles and introduce skills you’d use in the day’s class. A warm-up in Spinning® class is equally necessary—it helps prepare us for the ride ... Read More »
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