The Cyclists’ Glossary: Part 1
By Kate AmosFrom “mashing” and “hammering” to “bonking” in the “pain cave,” it seems that cycling has a language all its own. Here at Spinning®, we want to give you definitions of some of our favor...
Q&A with Spinning® Master Instructor Jeff Krabiel | California, USA
Join us in congratulating Jeff Krabiel on his 20th anniversary as a Spinning® Master Instructor! As we thank Jeff for his 20 years of outstanding teaching, he gives us a recollection of what MIs we...
Meet the Warriors: Karla Villavicencio Llamosas| Mexico
By Christina CastañedaKarla Villavicencio Llamosas knew that she could not keep trying to force a smile anymore when it took too much effort to give one. She tried to care for her two daughters whi...
How to Train Your Students for a Triathlon
Learn to Build a Triathlete-based Program from Former World Champion & Olympic Coach, Siri LindleyAs Spin® Instructors, our goal is to help our clients get fit, strong, lean and happy from our ...
Need CECs? Read this article then take the corresponding CEC quiz for a quick credit to help keep your certification up-to-date.Take the QuizAs Spinning® instructors, the first thing we need to ask...
"I could not understand the instructor. His words were jumbled. She was screaming through the mic, and it hurt my ears."Has this happened to you? Have you ever found yourself saying or thinking the...
Fat Adaptation Strategies and Endurance Exercise
For years, athletes have been told to load up on carbs before events and guzzle energy beverages or glucose gel to fuel performance. But what if endurance wasn’t predominantly dependent on muscle-g...
6 Tips for Taking over a Class from a Popular Instructor
By Karyl SandsEvery time you start teaching at a new facility, you have the challenge of bringing more and more riders to your classes. Riders get comfortable with the instructors they have been go...
Tips for Planning a Spinning® Event
By Christina CastañedaSpinning® classes are great for creating events and raising awareness. Whether you are raising money for charity or supporting your business, having a huge space with bikes, m...
Patrick Sims, Spinning® Master Instructor | Kentucky, USA
Patrick Sims has not always been fit. Obesity and illness in his teenage years drove him to lose nearly 100lbs. and keep it off for a decade. In his time since losing weight, Patrick has charted a ...