FILEX 2014
PRESENTER
3 WAYS TO WIN
IN THE NEW ERA OF
INDOOR CYCLING
Beyond improved fitness,
your cycling participants want
motivation. Julz Arney shares
some tips that will get your
classes working harder, riding
longer, and returning more often.
A
s an industry, we are in a new era
of indoor cycling. In addition to
being knowledgeable fitness
professionals and solid instructors
with good music playlists, today’s
most talked about instructors know
how to amplify the energy of the room
and deliver an electric and inspiring
experience on the bike.
Group fitness workouts continue to
evolve based on consumer demand
and, without a doubt, consumers want
results. The foundation of any class is a
well-planned workout that is inclusive,
makes sense physiologically and
provides training variety. But beyond
improved fitness, your participants want
motivation. They are looking to you,
their fitness leader, for the motivation
to work harder, ride longer, and return
more often. Savvy instructors have
heard this message loud and clear and
sharpened their skills in the areas of
communication, connection and all
around entertainment to become the
most popular personalities in the fitness
facilities where they instruct.
Here are a few tips you can start using right away to go beyond
the basics and take your teaching over the top!
1. Take me on a ride.
At the end of the day, your participants might not remember
what you said or did, but they will remember how you
made them feel. As an instructor, it is up to you to create
an experience for your riders beyond the workout. This
means going the extra mile to create an environment that is
memorable and inspiring.
"At the end of
the day, your
participants
might not
remember
what you said
or did, but they
will remember
how you made
them feel."
Try this: Set yourself apart as an instructor by adding
intentional and unique elements to your class. For example,
get to class early and see if there is a way to adjust the lighting.
If you can’t adjust the lights, bring a lamp or flameless candles
to control the ambiance of the room.
Teamwork is another great element to add to your ride that
creates an interactive, social experience. Before the ride starts,
assign teams. Divide the class into small-groups, guys versus
gals, the right side of the room versus the left side, or partners.
Encourage and prompt the teams to interact with each other
by saying things like, ‘Look across the room at the other team
and say ‘It’s ON!’’, ‘Secretly choose one of your teammates
who looks like they are working hard right now. Match their
intensity!’ or ‘Turn to the person next to you and give them a
sincere compliment.’ When riders make a connection, they are
more likely to return to your class for the experience.
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