Colleen discovered Spinning® in its early days, back when it was a “new trend.” She had just opened a new club and wanted to be the “first on the block” to offer Spinning, so she scheduled a training for her staff and “the rest was pure love.” Since the start she has loved the program’s ability to change lives, especially ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Master Instructor
Stacey Davis, Spinning® Master Instructor | AL, USA
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 »
Spinning® Showcase Blackpool 2014
Last March, we participated in the biggest UK sporting convention of the year, and Spinning® was at its heart. The weekend-long event took place during March 21-23 where 120 Spinner® bikes took center stage. Friday March 21, 2014, the Blackpool Winter Gardens event kicked off with a strong first day for Spinning® with a six-hour-long schedule of hard rides. The ... Read More »
Ralph Mlady, Spinning® Master Instructor | Parma, OH
From Parma, OH, Ralph Mlady has been training since 2007, when he joined the Master Instructor team. Feeling the need to redistribute what Spinning® gave him, the satisfaction of helping others is important to him. When asked what he loved about being able to teach, he said, “I love knowing that I am a part of something special that can ... Read More »
South Georgia, RIDE for HOPE on April 26 with Josh Taylor!
Who? Indoor cycling enthusiasts ride with Josh Taylor, former professional cyclist and International Spinning® Master Instructor, to help fight cancer. When? Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Tony’s Gym in Albany. Why? RIDE for HOPE benefits the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia. The Cancer Coalition is working to fight cancer through services, education, research and outreach in 32 South Georgia counties. How ... Read More »
Janine Mongardini, Spinning® Master Instructor | Ecuador
Janine has been in the fitness industry for more than 20 years. She opened her own official Spinning® Facility and gym in Ecuador in the mid-1990s. She organizes fitness events and coordinates official Spinning trainings and workshops, helping to grow the Spinning Program in her country and train a new generation of Certified Spinning Instructors. If you want ... Read More »
Danielle Foster, Spinning® Master Instructor | Ohio, United States
A road and mountain bike racer, adventure racer and triathlete, Danielle has lead cycling-specific continuing education for more than two decades, teaching at various conferences, clubs and performance centers across the US and Europe. As a member of the Spinning® Master Instructor team, she has trained thousands of instructors and is helping to pave the way for the next generation ... Read More »
Reclaiming My Life, One Pedal Stroke At A Time
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 »
Rodrigo Vilches, Spinning® Master Instructor | Chile
Rodrigo is a Master Instructor for the Spinning® Program, Educational Representative for the Spinning Program in Chile and an ACE certified Personal Trainer. He is also owner of Euphoria Project, a fitness and health events company. He is currently the director of the Spinning program at the Powerhouse Gym and teaches at Balthus Club, Santiago. The main differences I ... Read More »
Cesar Valera, Spinning® Master Instructor | Venezuela
Cesar is a professional long distance triathlete and shares his passion by coaching others. A member of the Spinning® Master Instructor team since 2000, he is also a Power Specialist Master Instructor for the SPINPower® program. He became a Spinning Instructor and MI because of the energy of the classes—his passion for the bicycle inspires him to help others. Cesar ... Read More »