Spin instructor info

[tanya06]

just got certified as a Spin instructor b/c I enjoy the classes so much. help!! I am not sure which music to use and how to put it together. any help from those of you who are the experts would be great!!

tanya

[bcipam]

Tanya there is a thread already addressing what music we want and like (I think its "What do you want from a spin class?"). I realize different music for different age groups, abilities etc but I like the following:

a) music that varies. NOt the same techno beat throughout

b) music you can sing with. Always makes me get motivated.

c) NOT TOO LOUD!!!! Please!

Personally I like alternative rock, but anything is great as long as it has a fun beat and isn't too weird.

[Melody]

Hi Tanya. Also don't forget to look for the thread named "Getting to know you" and say hi.

Welcome to the forums.

Mel

[Kathi]

Hi Tanya,

Check out powermusic.com. They have music for spinning classes. I'm not an instructor but I use their CD's when I ride the trainer.

[han-grrl]

When selecting music for your class, you will need to find a balance between music that YOU find inspiring as well as what your class likes. I was teaching a group of downhill mtb and they really like hard rock, punk stuff (but not all of them did) but i couldn't teach to it, i did try. so i would put a bit of both which seemed to make mostly everyone happy...

remember there will ALWAYS be someone in your class who doesn't like your music or maybe even your style, just dont' take it personally...

[latelatebloomer]

I like a mix, including world music, but my favorite sessions seem to always include music with out lyrics (the better to visualize by) and long intervals that allow me to focus on how I'm using my body. Good luck on your new venture. I think I'm going to do it to - in a couple years. At least at my gym, the older the instructor, the better.