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 »
By Michelle Colvin, Spinning® Master Instructor | United Kingdom On many of my Public Transport travels to Spinning® Instructor Certifications, Continuing Education or Events, I often engage in conversations with fellow passengers to pass the time. Once we reach the subject of “what do you do for a living?”, on saying that I teach Spinning Classes, their response is often statements ... Read More »
By Wendy Moltrup, MS, CHES Staying motivated and achieving change is easier when you set SMART goals — goals that are Specific, Measurable, Action-Oriented, Realistic and Time-based1. For example, instead of the goal “I’ll exercise more,” we’ll turn this into a SMART goal. Specific Be specific about what you will achieve and why: My goal is to take a Spinning® ... Read More »
By Spinning Headquarters A member of the Spinning® community since 1997, Natashia is a passionate and energetic Spinning® Master Instructor. She has trained thousands of instructors throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. She is a regular presenter at the annual World Spinning and Sports Conditioning (WSSC) Conference in Miami, Florida and numerous other Spinning® sponsored conference and related events throughout ... 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 Barbara Hoots Have you ever met someone and liked them instantly? You can’t explain why, but you immediately felt an emotional bond, a genuine and wholesome feeling of fondness and respect for this person. As a Spinning® instructor, you are more likely to have students follow you and never dream of skipping a class if they connect with you ... Read More »
By Spinning Enthusiasts No matter how you first fell in love with the Spinning® program, the verdict is in: You all love Spinning as much as we do! Enjoy these touching and passionate Spinning stories! I had always been in love with the open road for cycling but with my mother running a Spinning studio and two of my brothers ... Read More »
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