The following three coaches rise above the prevailing level of spin instruction because they so clearly bring to their classes that caring interest in their students. They have that rare charismatic ability to make a personal connection and to directly communicate their enthusiasm in a powerfully energizing way. Charismatic Coaches Former pro triathlete Tony Richardson choreographs his programs with an endless array of personalized music designed to fire up the class tempo. I use my background. In high school I was the lead singer in a rock band.
Music triggers the right biochemistry in the brain to begin a powerful flow.
His club, Blast Energy in La Jolla, Calif., is a refuge for those who prize acoustic awareness. Keep in mind, as you consider this, Tony's tremendously deep base, built through years of ultra-endurance training. We work on cornerstones like hill repeats and intervals, and once a week we actually do a competitive race. Another triathlete who has created a following in Southern California's athletically cool Orange County is Toni Marano. She is quick to tell you that unlike most of her regular clients, her fellow triathletes get the highest marks for being self-motivated.