By Cori Parks, Certified Spinning® Instructor | Cambodia With the hairpin twists and turns that “expertise” takes in the fitness industry, it is easy to get caught up in an enthusiastic wave of new thinking and completely shelve what you’ve always known to be true. What people tend to forget is that, in a well-rounded fitness program, variety is key. ... Read More »
By Cori Parks On December 3, 2012, I was almost giddy, standing on the podium having taken third place for the women’s 100k-bike race around Cambodia’s breathtaking Angkor Wat temples. Two weeks later, while riding my bike home after teaching a Spinning® class, a motorcycle sped through a red light. I never saw him coming and to this day, some eight ... Read More »
By Cori Parks When I decided to become an indoor cycling instructor, it was as easy as tacking an extra day onto a fitness convention. Of course I had heard of Mad Dogg Athletics’s Spinning® and other programs, but I was swept away by the convenience of the pre-conference training with another provider. Quality Trumps Quick The huge hall was ... Read More »
By Cori Parks You’ve just completed a great ride and dismount the bike. You wipe down the bike, but forgo stretching at the end of the class. I’ve heard many excuses for not stretching after class. The Spinning® room is too hot and/or foggy, or you want to get out fast and do a light jog or strengthening session. Maybe ... Read More »
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