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 »
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Working Out in Hot Weather: Beat the Heat
When you’re working out in the heat take the following precautions, use common sense and know the signs of a heat-related emergency. Exercise In the Morning or Evening Exercise when the temperature is cooler, avoiding midday sun and heat. Get used to exercising in warmer weather by slowly increasing the time or intensity of your workouts. Even experienced athletes are ... Read More »
Keeping the Mind Body Connection
By Jennifer Tipton Your Spinning® classes are thriving. Everyone is getting a great workout, but you begin to feel as if there is a lack of mental connection in the cycling room. You spend time preparing an amazing profile that will keep the participants engaged, but for some reason you notice the students are easily distracted during class. The human ... Read More »
Overcoming Burnout: Coaching for Exercise Adherence
By Elizabeth Saunders, Certified Spinning® Instructor | Missouri, United States You have a new participant in your Spinning® class and two months later, they haven‘t missed a class. Another month passes and their attendance becomes sporadic. Eventually they stop coming to class altogether. Sound familiar? That individual has most likely put working out at the bottom of their priority list. ... Read More »