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Indoor Cycling Instructor Handbook

The book beside the bike.

A practical reference for indoor cycling instructors, covering the knowledge behind safe, effective classes and the decisions you make when you're actually teaching them.

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Indoor Cycling Instructor Handbook
A working reference

Training ends. Questions don't.

You won't remember everything you learn on an instructor course, and you shouldn't have to.

The Indoor Cycling Instructor Handbook gives you somewhere to go back to when you want to check your technique, think through a session, refresh your knowledge or understand the reasoning behind the way you teach.

It's designed for use beyond your initial training: something you can return to as your experience grows and different questions start to matter.

Inside the handbook

From the bike to the whole class

The handbook brings the technical and practical sides of indoor cycling instruction together in one reference.

Indoor cycling fundamentals The principles behind safe and effective indoor cycling instruction.
The bike and rider setup Bike adjustment, rider position and getting riders safely and comfortably set up.
Cycling technique Riding positions, technique and the coaching points that help riders use them effectively.
Cadence, resistance and intensity Understanding and coaching the variables that shape an indoor cycling session.
Session design Building purposeful, structured indoor cycling sessions.
Teaching the class Instruction, observation, communication, motivation and class management.
Safety and professional practice Rider care, professional judgement and the responsibilities that come with teaching.
What readers say

Used by new and experienced instructors

Independent Amazon reviews consistently describe the handbook as detailed, practical and useful beyond initial training.

“Great handbook for indoor cycling instructors, new and seasoned.”

Amazon review

“This manual is awesome... I've learned so much more in safety, drills, presentation and much more.”

Amazon review

“A large and complete book, full of useful and clear information for instructors.”

Amazon review
Who it's for

For people who teach indoor cycling

The handbook is written as a professional reference rather than a course workbook, so it works whether you trained with ICI or elsewhere.

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New indoor cycling instructors
Experienced instructors refreshing their knowledge
Fitness professionals adding indoor cycling to their work
Instructors undertaking ICI training
Managers who want a technical indoor cycling reference
Taking an ICI instructor course?

Your handbook is included.

The Indoor Cycling Instructor Handbook is supplied as part of ICI's entry-level instructor training, so you don't need to buy another copy if you're booking an ICI instructor course.

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