Is anyone a spinning instructor?

[Miranda]

Hi

My current teaching schedule is five Spinning classes a week at two different gyms.

My certification for IDC is through the original Spinning program http://spinning.com/.

Besides your cert for IDC, you definately need CPR, AED, & FirstAid training (mine is thru American Red Cross). I personally don't carry my own professional liability insurance as I'm employed thru the gym, and covered for the basics there.

I have also a basic group exercise cert through a program at one of my gyms. The other gym did not require a cert besides my IDC, and CPR/AED/FirstAid. Plus, Pilates cert thru NETA, which is just some additional exercise education at least in the same field.

Here is a web site that has some instructor discussions that you might like to check out: http://www.pedal-on.com/.

I don't know if your an outdoor rider as well, but this does help to lend credibility to the cycling community that will visit your classes (btw, I'm primarily a rec road rider & mtb some as well). However, it's not a deal breaker, and word to the wise, don't get too hung up on "outside".

I say this because a lot of your IDC students are average gym go-ers that are looking for a good cardio work-out. Be knowledgeable about what you do, but don't over-kill the technical stuff. Keep it fun, up-beat, and mix-it-up.

I think if you have a passion for what you do, sharing it with others comes thru. Good Luck.