spinning certification advice?

[tulip]

Master Instructor?

How about Cycle Reebok? Any opinions or knowledge about that program?

[Julibird]

Master Instructor?

How about Cycle Reebok? Any opinions or knowledge about that program?

I have NO knowledge of Reebok. But, I know that MDA seems to have more respect among instructors in my area, fair or not. The other cert. that gets you in the door in my area is Schwinn.

You can't lose with a Spinning cert. It may or may not be the best, but it is a standard that is recognized everywhere.

My .02.

[chiara]

I've been "spinning" here in Canada for about 12 years. I'm a passionate roadie and have started an indoor cycling cert program that focuses on authentic road cycling. There are two certs available. One focuses on a general fitness audience, the other on roadies during the off season (it gets cold up here) based on the principals of periodization.

C.O.R.E. CYCLING
Creating the Optimal Ride Experience

What is C.O.R.E.?
C.O.R.E. is a cycling certification program based on
principals of authentic road cycling. C.O.R.E. is one
of the most comprehensive, dynamic and kinetically
intelligent indoor cycling certification programs in
Canada. Just as the ‘core’ muscles of the body
provide a solid platform for the legs to push up
against, the C.O.R.E. philosophy is one of a strong,
supportive education for your indoor cycling program.

Why C.O.R.E.?
C.O.R.E. provides potential instructors with the tools
to craft a motivating and powerful ride from start to
finish. Whether instructing those that want to
incorporate indoor cycling into an overall fitness
regimen to the serious outdoor cyclist training off
season, a C.O.R.E. Cycling certification imparts the
knowledge to lead a class with gracious authority –
C.O.R.E. trained instructors will produce greater
measurable gains – your members will notice the
difference.

[AmyjoMac]

My husband has a Podcast on indoor cycling and he interviewed Clair Cafaro, the owner of CORE cycling about her program. You can listen here: http://www.indoorcycleinstructor.com/?p=462

[silver]

Master Instructor?

How about Cycle Reebok? Any opinions or knowledge about that program?

I am certified through my YMCA. They teach from Cycle Reebok. I think it's a pretty basic, decent training. I still teach as if I'm road riding, cause I'm a road rider.

I am interested in Mad Dog and will be pursuing that soon.

[tulip]

I am certified through my YMCA. They teach from Cycle Reebok. I think it's a pretty basic, decent training. I still teach as if I'm road riding, cause I'm a road rider.

I am interested in Mad Dog and will be pursuing that soon.

Thanks, Silver. I'm interested in becoming certified. I've been taking indoor cycling classes (not "real" Spinning, since it's TM) for a couple of years. I'm looking into both certifications. I would like to teach at a Y or something similar.

[Dogmama]

I would like to teach at a Y or something similar.

I take classes at my local Y and at Bally's. The Y's classes are far better!

I don't know about your area, but you can't get rich teaching, especially at the Y. I think our Y pays $11/hour for teaching. So, it's more a gift of fitness rather than a paid job.

[tulip]

I take classes at my local Y and at Bally's. The Y's classes are far better!

I don't know about your area, but you can't get rich teaching, especially at the Y. I think our Y pays $11/hour for teaching. So, it's more a gift of fitness rather than a paid job.

Oh, I don't expect to get rich. I expect to get free Y membership and a few bucks for the spin class and music that I know I will like at a volume that I can stand. Since my favorite instructor left the area, I now pay for a gym membership that I barely use (only the spin classes) for spin classes with bad music at way to loud a level.

[FLRider]

IMHO . . . from teaching over ten years, the best "cycle" cert would be the real Spinning (Madd Dog) and then add on to that a couple of Sally Edwards certs so that you get the whole heart rate thing going perfectly. As for actual tests in Spinning . . . they have levels called STAR which are long written tests. Then there are plenty of add ons that are also written for particular areas of interest (CUs). The Y cert is a joke and waste of time as it does NOT cover points of FORM, counter indicated moves, music vs. program, HEART RATE, cadence to mention a few.