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Saturday, January 15th, 2011
Winter Training Program
 Pittsburgh, PA, January 15, 2011 – On this day, Indoor Cycling changed forever. Cycling FusionTM has begun its weekly broadcast of the first multi-week training program for Indoor Cycling all webcasted LIVE and then archived for later retrieval. As part of this, we have also launched Ride Journal, our online system for tracking your Heart Zoness® training and overall progress through the program. We will also be storing all of our field tests for threshold, cardiac efficiency, recovery, power zones, etc. It’s not too late to jump in, as the monthly fee continues to decrease each week as the program progresses.
Learn More >
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Master the Music
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$89.00
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 11:30-1:30 PM
Boston Sports Clubs – Wellington Circle
15 Gorham Street
Allston, MA 02134 – (617) 731-4177
3 Hours (0.3 ACE, 2.5 AFAA, 3.0 USAC, 3.0 S5C CECs)
Music can be the most challenging part of designing a workout. Learn the best method for fi nding just the right music – music that matches the emotion, rhythm and intensity of each drill and challenge. This workshop will teach you how to manipulate the clock, tempo and cue like a pro. We will also look at some of the latest music software (iTunes, Sony Acid Pro, MixMeister) and learn tips and tricks for manipulating tempo, lengthening
songs and creating continuous mixes.
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Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Developing Explosive Power
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$59.00
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Saturday, August 28, 2010 11:30-1:30 PM
Boston Sports Clubs – Wellington Circle
15 Gorham Street
Allston, MA 02134 – (617) 731-4177
2 Hours (0.2 ACE, 1.5 AFAA, 2.0 USAC, 2.0 S5C CECs)
Experience what it takes to design indoor training workouts that focus on developing explosive power. These efforts are so extreme, they don’t even rate on the perceived exertion scale – they are 110% or go home. Learn how to overcome the limitations of the indoor bike and master the art of safely teaching one of the hardest workouts in existence.
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Indoor Cycling Foundations
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$89.00
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 12:00-3:00 PM
Boston Sports Clubs – Wellington Circle
70 Station Landing
Medford, MA 02155 – (781) 391-1622
3 Hours (0.3 ACE, 2.5 AFAA, 3.0 USAC, 3.0 S5C CECs)
Indoor cycling instructors may have different certifications which can translate to different ways of setting up bikes, describing training zones and interpreting safety guidelines. This can create confusion for members and potential liability for your club. Our Foundations workshop covers Bike Setup, Safety Guidelines, Training Zones and Periodization to create a solid platform for solid indoor cycling program.
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Designing an Indoor Race
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$59.00
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 9:30-11:30 AM
Boston Sports Clubs – Wellington Circle
70 Station Landing
Medford, MA 02155 – (781) 391-1622
2 Hours (0.2 ACE, 1.5 AFAA, 2.0 USAC, 2.0 S5C CECs)
Bring the excitement of riding outdoors into your indoor class. Learn how to design a workout that simulates famous events and races such as the Tour de France or design a fun course using the streets surrounding your club. Riders love the intensity and motivation. It is also an excellent way to create special events and master classes, as well as provide a great change of pace to regular class formats.
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Indoor Cycling Instructor Workshop
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$275.00
Workbook Included
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Saturday / Sunday, July 10-11, 2010 (9:00 – 5:30 PM)
Breathe Denver
2033 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO
14 Hours (1.2 ACE, 12.0 AFAA, 1.0 USAC, 14.0 S5C CECs)
Do you qualify for a Instructor Scholarship? Learn More
The Most Comprehensive Indoor Cycling Workshop Available.
Stage5 Cycling has defined the standard of excellence for indoor cycling in the health and fitness industry. We provide the necessary knowledge and training that allow instructors to create dynamic programs and workouts based on proven cycling-specific techniques and skills.
We expect indoor cycling instructors to obtain the same foundational knowledge, such as anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, program design and safety guidelines, required of other fitness professionals at your health club. ( Learn More )
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Physiology and Training Thresholds
Saturday, June 19, 2010 (Time TBA)
Dowd YMCA
400 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2690
3 Hours (0.3 ACE, 2.5 AFAA, 3.0 S5C CECs)
Call (704)716-6200 to register.
Design workouts that are focused and effective. Don’t just teach a class, train your riders. Understand how to develop drills that strategically focus on different areas of a rider’s fitness and capacity. Learn how to identify and target specific physiological thresholds, energy zones, fuel systems and apply appropriate stress to muscles.
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010
Developing Profitable Small Group Training Programs
Friday, June 18, 2010 (Time TBA)
Dowd YMCA
400 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28202-2690
3 Hours (0.3 ACE, 2.5 AFAA, 3.0 S5C CECs)
Call (704)716-6200 to register.
Learn how to design multi-week programs for small groups that transform instructors into coaches. Experience the best methods for promoting and managing your programs. Increase your income and drive additional traffic and revenue to your club.
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Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Indoor Cycling Instructor Workshop
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$275.00
Workbook Included
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Saturday / Sunday, April 24 – 25, 2010 (9:00 – 5:30 PM)
YMCA South Hampton Roads
312 West Bute Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
14 Hours (1.2 ACE, 12.0 AFAA, 1.0 USAC, 14.0 S5C CECs)
Do you qualify for a Instructor Scholarship? Learn More
The Most Comprehensive Indoor Cycling Workshop Available.
Stage5 Cycling has defined the standard of excellence for indoor cycling in the health and fitness industry. We provide the necessary knowledge and training that allow instructors to create dynamic programs and workouts based on proven cycling-specific techniques and skills.
We expect indoor cycling instructors to obtain the same foundational knowledge, such as anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, program design and safety guidelines, required of other fitness professionals at your health club. ( Learn More )
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Saturday, February 27th, 2010
3 Compelling Reasons to Take Stage5’s Indoor Cycling Instructor Workshop
Some people make the assumption that our 2-day workshop is about certification, but it is not. Attending Stage5 Cycling’s weekend indoor cycling instructor workshop does not award participants with their certification. Instructors must pass both a written and practical exam to achieve certification. This has been a point of confusion due to the trend organizations like Spinning, Schwinn, Keiser (and the like) have created. Becoming a certified Stage5 Cycling instructor requires a similar effort and level of knowledge required by accredited personal trainer certifications (ACE, ACSM, NASM, etc.).
So why should someone attend this workshop?
- An Amazing Deal on Continuing Education Credits
Some people (including personal trainers and group fitness instructors) take this workshop just for the credits. The 2-day workshop will currently award participants 1.0 ACE, 10.0 AFAA, 1.0 USAC and 10.0 S5C (Stage5) continuing education credits for the weekend (ACSM and NASM coming soon). Even at the full workshop price of $275 (including workbook), this is an amazing / convenient deal. This is a great price for this many credits and one gets them all in a single weekend.
- Learn Real Training and Cycling Technique to Enhance Your Teaching Skills
Some people do not intend to become a certified Stage5 Cycling instructor, but they want to learn real training methods and concepts to help them become better instructors. The amount of information is intensive, covering anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, physiology, program design and presentation skills. We have recently included practical teaching assessments to allow instructors to get feedback on their teaching and learn from their peers.
- Become a certified Stage5 Cycling Instructor
Although the 2-day workshop is NOT required for certification, we strongly recommended instructors take the workshop before attempting to pass the certification exams. Because the standard of excellence and level of required knowledge is high, a number of instructors have not passed their written and practical exams because they assumed it was similar to what has historically been taught by other indoor cycling certifications. We understand the Stage5 Cycling certification is not for everyone, but those that took on the challenge have become amazing instructors and coaches.
Please contact us if you have questions about our workshops and certification. Check out our upcoming workshop schedule.
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Saturday, February 20th, 2010
Indoor Cycling Instructor Workshop
Saturday / Sunday, March 20-21, 2010
Summit Health + Fitness – Bedford, MA
Cost: $275.00 (Workbook Included)
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Do you qualify for a Instructor Scholarship? Learn More
The Most Comprehensive Indoor Cycling Workshop Available.
Stage5 Cycling has defined the standard of excellence for indoor cycling in the health and fitness industry. We provide the necessary knowledge and training that allow instructors to create dynamic programs and workouts based on proven cycling-specific techniques and skills.
We expect indoor cycling instructors to obtain the same foundational knowledge, such as anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, program design and safety guidelines, required of other fitness professionals at your health club.
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Friday, February 19th, 2010
Indoor Cycling Instructor Workshop
Saturday / Sunday, March 13-14, 2010
University of Delaware – Newark, DE
Cost: $275.00 (Workbook Included)
or Learn More
Do you qualify for a Instructor Scholarship? Learn More
The Most Comprehensive Indoor Cycling Workshop Available.
Stage5 Cycling has defined the standard of excellence for indoor cycling in the health and fitness industry. We provide the necessary knowledge and training that allow instructors to create dynamic programs and workouts based on proven cycling-specific techniques and skills.
We expect indoor cycling instructors to obtain the same foundational knowledge, such as anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, program design and safety guidelines, required of other fitness professionals at your health club.
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Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Workshop – Developing Explosive Power
Sunday, March 7, 2010, 11:30 – 1:30 PM
Ten X Club
1400 Worcester, Natick, MA 01760
Call The New England Fitness Company at (774) 696-2552 for availability.
Producing an explosive effort on the bike is much more than pure strength.
Learn the proper biomechanics that promote safety and maximize extended power. Experience maximum intensity as you tap into your body’s most powerful energy sources!
Includes a 45-minute ride that samples different types of sprints and how to construct a class focused on generating explosive power.
Class is led by USA Cycling Coach, Tom Scotto, who will take you beyond learning to personal experience. This is a perfect workshop to help your riders understand the benefits and limitations of sprints and power work on an indoor bike.
Heart rate monitors are strongly recommended to get the full benefit of the workshop.
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
They Were In Shock – The Adventures of Creating an Indoor Cycling Certification
You don’t want to continually warn people how hard your certification testing is because it always sounds like you’re just trying to hype things up. That was never our intention. We just wanted to give folks a heads-up that this may not be what they’ve experienced in the past. Despite the warnings and the strong recommendation to study and practice before taking the written and practical exams, some have hastily attempted the certification and failed. They were in shock! “How could I fail, both the written AND practical. I’ve been teaching at multiple health clubs for X amount of years. You must have made a mistake”.
Unfortunately, there was no mistake.
Who’s to Blame?
Is the written test too hard? No. Is expecting an instructor to be able to demonstrate their ability to teach too much to require? Absolutely not. So why would someone who has been teaching indoor cycling for years (some previously holding more than one indoor cycling certification) fail the Stage5 Cycling certification? Who is to blame?
It is NOT the instructors fault!
The blame falls on indoor cycling companies and health clubs. Indoor cycling companies have provided inadequate training and “certification” from the start and health clubs have allowed it to enter their facilities.
“Certification”
Historically, indoor cycling certifications have never been legitimate certifications. Participants attend a 1-day “orientation” and are awarded their certification because of their attendance. No exams, written or practical are required. Instructors are then considered qualified to teach 20 to 30+ people in a group fitness environment after just one day of training. There would be a shred of merit to the process if instructors were required to at least hold a personal trainer or group fitness certification. Then the indoor cycling certification would be considered an “add-on” to their existing knowledge and experience base. This is not the case. Anyone can take an indoor cycling certification workshop and then be considered a certified instructor.
Workshop Adventures
Because of the expectation that has been created over the years, a number of people get confused when they sign-up for our 2-day workshop. They automatically assume the workshop provides them with their certification. It takes them a few moments to wrap their mind around the concept that they will still have to take a comprehensive written and practical exam – on a separate date. The encouraging part is that instructors get it. Once you explain the value and the standard we are trying to uphold, they get excited and express that this is what they always wanted.
Resetting Expectations
Our goal is to recapture the value, expertise and pride in being a indoor cycling instructor. This can only happen if people obtain a legitimate certification. The expectation needs to be reset. For example, one expects to study, take workshops and sit for a challenging exam in order to become a personal trainer. This is the expectation that the industry has created. Take a look at the hours, cost and requirements of some popular health and fitness certifications:
| Name / Type |
Study Materials |
Workshop |
Hours |
Exam |
Total |
| ACE Personal Trainer |
$149 |
$199 |
12 |
$249 |
$597 |
| ACSM Personal Trainer |
$129 |
$375 |
20 |
$279 |
$783 |
| NASM Personal Trainer |
$90 |
$249 |
16 |
$549 |
$888 |
| AFAA Group Fitness |
$44 |
$299 |
8 |
(Included) |
$343 |
| Yoga |
200+ hours of training / $3,000+ Total |
| Pilates |
600+ hours of training / $5,000+ Total |
Now let’s take a look at Indoor Cycling Certifications*:
| Name |
Workshop |
Hours |
Exam |
Total |
| Stage5 Cycling |
$275 |
14 |
$75 |
$350 |
| Spinning |
$325 |
8 |
Assessment |
$325 |
| Schwinn** |
$225 |
8 |
NONE |
$225 |
| Keiser |
? |
6 |
NONE |
? |
| RPM |
- No Information Found - |
| Lemond |
$225 |
8 |
NONE |
$225 |
| C.O.R.E. |
$350 |
14 |
Unclear |
$350+ |
| Heart Rate Zones |
$249 |
3 |
NONE |
$249 |
| CycleOps Power |
- No Information Found - |
*Based on information found on company’s website and email correspondence. Workbooks included.
**Schwinn now has a 2-day workshop, but only offered in Europe.
Who Will Stop the Maddness?
It should come as no surprise why indoor cycling instructors are not seen as equals to other certified fitness professionals. Personal trainers and certified cycling coaches spend hundreds of hours in study and practical application while an indoor cycling instructor (usually a person with a great heart and energy) can have no experience, take 1 day of training, with no test, and be considered certified.
Stage5 Cycling has taken a stand (and a huge investment) to bring indoor cycling to the level of other legitimate health and fitness certifications. However, until health clubs and compliance standards follow our example, very little will change. Regardless, we will continue to deliver the very best in workshops and certification for indoor cycling. We thank all of you who believe in our mission and have taken our workshops. And to the thousands of members who take our classes, we are forever committed to bring you Real Cycling, Real Training and Real Results.
Tags: Certification, Indoor Cycling, Instructors
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Friday, January 15th, 2010
Workshop – Aerobic Fitness X3
Sunday, March 7, 2010, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Ten X Club
1400 Worcester, Natick, MA 01760
Call (774) 696-2552 for availability.
This workshop explores the 3 areas of aerobic fitness specifically targeted in cycling: aerobic development, aerobic endurance and aerobic capacity. Learn the physiological thresholds and responses the body has as you coach and instruct your riders.
Includes a 45-minute ride that samples indoor cycling drills used to target each area.
Class is led by USA Cycling Coach, Tom Scotto, who will take you beyond learning to personal experience. This is a perfect workshop to help your riders excel in their aerobic conditioning and take an assessment of strengths and limitations.
Heart rate monitors are strongly recommended to get the full benefit of the workshop.
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Sunday, January 10th, 2010
Master Class: Aerobic Fitness X3
Saturday, Feburary 27, 2010
summit health + fitness
65 Wiggins Avenue, Bedford, MA 01730
Call (781) 276-1773 for availability.
Take a one hour indoor cycling class that explores the 3 areas of aerobic fitness: aerobic development, aerobic endurance and aerobic capacity. Learn the physiological thresholds and responses the body has as you train and target each one.
Class is led by USA Cycling Coach, Tom Scotto, who will take you beyond learning to personal experience. This is a perfect class to jump start your aerobic base training and take an assessment of your strengths and limitations.
Heart rate monitors are strongly recommended to get the full benefit of the class.
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Indoor Cycling Instructor Workshop
Saturday / Sunday, February 6-7, 2010
Dowd YMCA – Charlotte, NC
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Do you qualify for a Instructor Scholarship? Learn More
The Most Comprehensive Indoor Cycling Certification Available.
Stage5 Cycling has defined the standard of excellence for indoor cycling in the health and fitness industry. We provide the necessary knowledge and training that allow instructors to create dynamic programs and workouts based on proven cycling-specific techniques and skills.
We expect indoor cycling instructors to obtain the same foundational knowledge, such as anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, program design and safety guidelines, required of other fitness professionals at your health club.
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Developing Small Group Training Programs
Many health clubs, training studios and instructors are looking for creative ways to highlight and package their expertise. This can result in more options for their members and additional revenue for both the club and instructor.
This small group training workshop will guide you through developing programs and options that combine indoor cycling with coaching, personal training, yoga, pilates and other mindbody and group fitness specialities. The workshop will provide some of the best practices to avoid common pitfalls and explore various formats for different applications.
You will experience on-the-bike coaching techniques and drills specifically designed for small groups, so come prepared to ride.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Energy Within – 20 Sewall Street
Marblehead, MA
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Sunday, November 15th, 2009
Indoor Cycling Instructor Workshop
Saturday / Sunday, January 23-24, 2010
Fitcorp / Prudential Center – Boston, MA
or Learn More
Do you qualify for a Instructor Scholarship? Learn More
The Most Comprehensive Indoor Cycling Certification Available.
Stage5 Cycling has defined the standard of excellence for indoor cycling in the health and fitness industry. We provide the necessary knowledge and training that allow instructors to create dynamic programs and workouts based on proven cycling-specific techniques and skills.
We expect indoor cycling instructors to obtain the same foundational knowledge, such as anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, program design and safety guidelines, required of other fitness professionals at your health club.
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Friday, July 24th, 2009
RELEASE for Cycling. Muscle Release and Top Performance
Take a challenging indoor cycling class focused on muscular strength and endurance followed by a session of muscle (fascia) release using the Thera-Roll foam rollers. Learn a foam roller protocol used by cyclists to promote quick recovery and top performance. Thera-Roll textured foam rollers are specially designed with a ribbed (ridged) surface to penetrate and mobilize deep muscle tissue.
All foam rollers will be provided.
Sunday, October, 25th, 2009
Summit Health and Fitness
Bedford, MA
Register at The New England Fitness Company.
The foam roll protocol for cyclists was developed by Orthosports Medical Services and Stage5 Cycling.
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