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I am asking this in earnest: what makes a spin instructor a "best-in-the-world" instructor? I can see how an instructor for e.g. one of those classes where you
by el_benhameen 7y ago
I am asking this in earnest: what makes a spin instructor a "best-in-the-world" instructor? I can see how an instructor for e.g. one of those classes where you do workouts with a weighted bar might have better techniques or routines than another, but from my naive perspective, it seems like a spin instructor can just tell you to pedal faster or slower. But I'm not just trying to dig at them! I really am curious. I'm more of a "get outside" type of person, so I don't know a lot about this sort of thing.
- notyourday 7y agoLocal following. That's what gets the buzz. Online is what you get after it is impossible to book classes in a studio.
- ftio 7y agoThey're entertainers and motivators. They know exactly what to say and when to say it to help you push hard at times when you're feeling ready to give up (at scale — they can't see you if you're not in the studio). They choose fun, energetic songs to keep you motivated throughout. They order their playlists in such a way that you push yourself just past your limit and have just enough time to rest. Being a good instructor is like being a good comedian or even stage actor, where you're feeling the energy of the audience and optimizing for a given outcome. In comedy, it's laughs. In fitness, it's energy. In either case, people come back wanting more.