Ep 26: 5 Teaching Tips from an Indoor Cycling Master
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you have probably noticed the huge transformation of the indoor cycling sector over the last decade. Just a few years ago, Peloton didn't exist. Soulcycle was a crazy fad, and performance metrics were reserved for competitive cyclists. Flash forward to today and indoor cycling is everywhere. And there was a style for everyone. From dancing on a bike to hot out metrics and leaderboards. indoor cycling has evolved hugely.
Today on the show, Will is interviewing the amazing @fit_cam, who spent most of the last decade as Director of Education for Stages Cycling. Cameron started out her career in the performing arts, but soon found the love for fitness. And from there, she became a leading instructor, educator and thought leader in the teaching, and particularly the indoor cycling space. Cameron has trained 1000s of instructors and today she is sharing five incredible tips that will help you improve your teaching skills immediately. But trust us, these tips aren't just relevant if you're a cycling instructor. There's something that's here for every group fitness instructor to take on board.
So whether you're a cycling instructor fanatic, or you have no interest in ever teaching on a bike, this episode is well worth a listen, as it's peppered with nuggets of pure gold, and we're sure you'll enjoy it.
Here’s a glance at this episode…
(3:51) Cameron shares the story of how she transitioned from the Performing Arts to Cycling
(10:48) Will asks Cameron to share about Stages, the cycling manufacturing company she works with
(19:47) Cameron talks about the different products she was working with at Stages
(36:20) Will asks Cameron to share her 5 top teaching tips. She starts by sharing why it’s important to pick a lane.
(40:21) The importance of having a pre-game ritual
(42:30) The key to having a good class
(48:54) The importance of talking in terms of benchmarks rather than absolutes and what that looks like
(51:21) Why your face should hurt more than your legs
(54:06) Will asks Cameron to share who the top cycling brands of the moment are
(1:01:58) Cameron talks about her new business
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