Spin
Instruction Philosophy
- Lead
rigorous, sensible classes that are fun & challenging for everyone
- Simulate
— as closely as possible — actual cycling training
- Rhythm
of the music used frequently to establish the cadence
- Concentration
on base
building, intervals, climbing, sprinting, and running in positions
1, 2 & 3; breathwork and stretching
- Optional
Energy Zone™ specific classes available: Recovery, Endurance,
Strength, Interval & Race Day
- Monitor
heart rate to maximize individuals' workouts (optional)
Qualifications
& Experience
- Certified
Spinning® Instructor (Member # 119289)
- Extensive
knowledge of cycling training & conditioning techniques
- CPR
Certified
- Over
10 years Spinning experience
- Long
time student and riding partner of Chicago north shore Spinning
instructor legends Bob Wysocki and Shane
Edwards
- Former
professional musician (BA Music Performance Percussion) = great
class music mixes
- Over
70 unique playlists, many of them theme-oriented
- Currently
teaching Spinning classes M-W-F at 6 am at Fitness First!, 9300
Weber Park Pl., Skokie, IL (a Skokie
Park District facility) and at the Lake Forest Recreation Center,
400 Hastings Road
- Many
years as a serious cyclosportif
- Rode
en course in the 1999 Tour de France
- Rode
en course in the 2000 Giro d'Italia
- Rode
en course in the 2005 & 2006 Tour de Georgia
- Rode
the major cols of the Italian Dolomites, Italian Alps, and French
Pyrennes
- Cols
de Angello, Aubisque, Soulor, Tourmalet,
Piu Engaly, Sestriere, Monte Grappa, Passo Rolle, Ghisallo,
Menez Homme, the Kauai Powerline Trail
and many, many more
- Numerous
long distance tours and centuries, including:
- Avid
pro cycling fan
- Rode
a century with 3 time Tour de France champion Greg
Lemond
- Met
Lance Armstrong, Frankie Andreu & Tyler Hamilton in the
Pyrennes
- Chased
the 2001 Paris Roubaix through the cobbles at Troisville
- Chased
the 2007 Amgen Tour of California
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