How Does a Spinning Instructor Spend a Workday?
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Introduction
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A spinning instructor's workday begins before she sets foot in her spinning class. While the class participants enjoy the results of the instructor's preparation, they don't realize the amount of work, thought and training that goes into providing a positive spinning experience.
Creating the Music Track
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Spinning instructor's workday includes coming up with the right music to enhance the spinning class experience. They have to select the right combination of songs that will help the class to warm up in the beginning, push it hard in the middle and cool down at the end of the class.
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Choreograping the Routine
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After the spin instructor finds the right combination of songs she's got to find the right moves to accompany the song. In addition to finding the right moves, the instructor has to consider the various muscle groups and how to actively engage and train them throughout the class.
Sitting on a stationary bike can be boring if the spinning instructor does not select the right songs and the right exercise routine.
Part of the spinning instructor's workday involves transforming a potentially boring biking experience into an exciting, challenging workout.
Class participants don't see this part of the instructor's workday, but they get to benefit from the pre-class preparation.
Maintaining the Equipment
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To keep things safe, the spinning instructor must keep track of the equipment. If the pedal is broken or the seat won't lock into place, the spinning instructor must keep track of such information in order to alert the necessary maintenance staff to repair or replace broken bikes.
This behind the scene part of the spinning instructor's workday serves to ensure the safety of the class participants.
Soliciting New Business
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An integral part of the spinning instructor's workday is making sure there are enough spinners sitting on the spinning seats. Whether the instructor works for a large gym or is the owner of the establishment, in order to remain in business, they must have customers. Therefore, soliciting new business is included as a workday task.
Listening to Feedback
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Successful spinning instructors solicit feedback from their clients. It helps the instructor to continue to provide top-notch service, tweak their routine or change the music as needed.
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