Curious About AI? Have You Tried Chat GPT or Gemini but Responses are Generic or Fall Flat?
This isn’t about hype. It’s about taking the guesswork (and some fear) out of AI and giving you the tools to save time, keep your classes fresh, and stay ahead of the curve in our industry. This in-depth 6-hour course, you’ll go from curious (or confused) to confident , learning how to use AI properly as a tool for planning your classes without feeling like AI will replace instructors.
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We’ll start at the very beginning, giving you the confidence to understand the language of AI without tech overwhelm.
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We’ll move into hands-on practice: how to use AI to build drills, design playlists, plan entire classes, and even map out combo formats like Spin + Strength.
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We'll dive into understanding Bias in AI (and Why It Matters for Instructors)
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You’ll see exactly how to write prompts that avoid generic, boring responses, and instead produce creative, professional-level ideas that still sound and feel like you.
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You'll learn how to use Large Language Models like AI tools like Chat GPT, Claude, Gemini, Co-Pilot and More as just tools to help you, not replace you!
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By the end, you won’t just know how to “try AI.” You’ll know how to use it properly, safely, and effectively—with enough depth that you’ll feel confident showing other instructors how to do the same.
LIVE Online Course Outline for December 7th, 2025
This is your chance to learn in real time via zoom. I’ll guide you step by step through the course in a way that is fun, interactive, and easy to follow, even if this is your very first workshop with me. You will get to connect with other instructors, ask questions, and practice skills as we go. And if life gets busy and you can’t be there the whole time, no stress, everything will be recorded so you can watch (or rewatch) whenever it works for you from your desktop or our easy to use App.
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ツ Welcome to the Course - Looking Forward to Meeting You Online!
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❗ COURSE DATE CHANGE - Moved to December 7th- Please Read - Apologies in Advance
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♾️ Content Coming Soon
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→ AI Evolution: A Brief Timeline
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→ How AI Can Help Fitness Professionals
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ツ A Little Assignment to Get Started
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Case Studies in AI & The Fitness Industry
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♾️ Zoom Links - About Zoom
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→How AI Tools Operate
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→ AI Terms Made Easy
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→ What Does It Mean to Be Intelligent? Human Learning Vs. Machine Learning
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→ What AI Actually Is (explained simply, no tech jargon).
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→ What Does it Mean When an Application like Spotify or a Timer app uses AI?
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→ AI in Everyday Life: Where you’ve already seen it.
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→ Myths vs. Facts: Busting common fears (replacing instructors, bias, etc.).
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→ Dead Giveaways for AI (and How to Spot Them)
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ツ Assignment for Module 1
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→ AI as a Prediction Machine
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→ Patterns, Popularity, and Why AI Gets Stuck
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→ The Limits of AI
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→ The Feedback Loop — AI + You
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→ Why This Matters for Instructors
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ツ Module 2 Assignment
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About the Course
- 84 lessons
- 6 CEC Credits
- Video Learning + Ebook Course Manual
- LIVE Online December 7th, 2025
Course Date Sunday, November 7th, 2025 • 6 BCRPA CFES CEC's
Join us Live Online to Learn or Tune in for the Recordings. Everything You Need to Feel Confident About AI Will Be Covered! Starts at 9am (PST) to 2pm (PST)
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AI Is Not Going to Replace Fitness Instructors, But We Can Use It As a Cool Tool!
In the past few years, AI (Artificial Intelligence) seems like it is every where from Spotify, to Coaching Apps, and Music apps. Like anything, it can be easy to fear something new or get frustrated with it.
You have probably used ChatGPT before, maybe to write something, answer a question, or just play around. But what is it really? ChatGPT is what is called a large language model. It has been trained on an enormous amount of text so it can understand and generate human-like responses. Think of it as a really smart prediction machine for words.
But what does that have to do with teaching indoor cycling? A lot, actually. The same tool that can draft an email can also help you create playlists, brainstorm drills, write class descriptions, and save hours of prep time while keeping your coaching style at the centre.
→ Think of Spotify. It already uses AI to build playlists for you. Sometimes it gets it right, but other times the suggestions fall flat or just miss the vibe you want. ChatGPT works the same way. The answers can be amazing, or they can come up short. The real power is in learning how to prompt. Once you know what to ask and how to ask it, the ideas, music, and class inspiration it generates can feel like magic.
And that is exactly what we will explore together in this fun filled interactive LIVE online workshop.
Hello From Me!
BCRPA & CFES Educator Since 2002
If you are new to me, my name is Rachel. I have been certifying fitness professionals with the BCRPA and CFES since 2002, creator of Indoor Cycling Teaching Ideas, and proud studio owner of Inner Fit. As a student of kinesiology, I have also had a deep passion for learning the ins and outs of AI, apps, and technology. When the world was convinced AI was going to replace us as fitness professionals, I got curious. I began taking courses and workshop to learn and understand it and wanted to find a way to help instructors embrace it instead of fearing it. This is the first course of it's kind in the depth and application it will provide specifically for fitness professionals. With over 2000 students who have attended my courses and workshops, my goal remains the same - to provide a fun, interactive, and applicable experience. I pride myself on leaving instructors with an abundance of content they can access anytime, which is why I created my app for continued learning. I invite you to join in for AI Essentials and if you walk away excited and confident about AI, I will know I have done my job ツ AI opened so many doors for me as a fitness professional and hope it does the same for you.
Testimonial: Jennifer H, NY
Certified Spin Instructor, Fitness Trainer and Nutrition Coach
"The Art of Creating Indoor Cycling Drills & Playlists was a fabulous course. Rachel is truly dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable. She is, most importantly, a super fun leader! I absolutely loved the entire course.
There was so much application material that went beyond a ‘level one' instructor certification course while providing a super energetic and safe place to experiment online. I absolutely loved the optional peer review of our recorded homework assignments. I enjoyed seeing the creativity and different teaching styles of my peers. I also now enjoy other music genres to use while instructing which is important. I made some great connections with people all over the world! We are going to continue staying in touch and build an even larger collaborative music library together.
Rachel takes the grit of composing a ride and breaks it down into a pattern that you will be able to use, saving hours of time. I am excited to plan classes that are efficient, planned and purposeful which will keep my attendance and retention rates higher.
Gift yourself this unique opportunity. You will not regret it, especially as a new instructor, or an instructor returning from a long hiatus to get your mojo back. Go for it!"
About Indoor Cycling Teaching Ideas
I’ve been certifying and leading workshops since 2002 and now I get to share the next big tool with you.
Hi, I’m Rachel. If this is your first time here, I’m glad you found your way in. I have been teaching indoor cycling since 1999, back when the only way to swap ideas with other instructors was at conferences. No Spotify, no online groups, just a lot of trial, error, and passion.
What kept me going was a love for helping people discover a love for teaching fitness and indoor cycling in a way that feels welcoming and fun. Over the years I’ve had the joy of teaching in studios and online, certifying instructors, leading workshops, and even running big conferences since 2002. After 26 years and more than 50,000 hours of coaching, I feel lucky to now pay it forward through education.
Our Facebook group has grown to 14,000 instructors, and my newsletter reaches over 30,000, but numbers aside, what I treasure most are the connections I’ve made with instructors all over the world. That is what fuels everything I create.
This new AI Workshop is designed with that same spirit: to help instructors feel confident, save time with class prep, and keep their authentic coaching voice while exploring new tools like ChatGPT and Gemini. If that sounds like what you need, I’d love for you to join me.
You can always visit me at www.indoorcyclingteachingideas.com
or stop into our Facebook group and say hi.
Testimonials
Breanna Graham
Loved Rachel’s indoor cycling course! She is an amazing educator and breaks the course down so it’s understandable but also provides opportunity to practice along with tools to create an energizing, fun class of my own. So happy I had the opportunity and I continue to learn from this amazing lady!
Deborah Ramsey
“As a fitness professional, I am always upgrading my skills and knowledge with numerous courses. By far, Rachel’s spin instructor course was one of the best courses I’ve ever taken because she makes so much valuable information and support available to her participants. Her knowledge and experience in spin instruction is vast and she shares it in a relaxed, fun, and professional manner. Rachel’s course resources are extensive and really help anyone interested in teaching fabulous spin classes."
Amanda
"I have learned so much from your material and I cannot say thank you enough for being so humble and kind to share your knowledge with me. I have purchased all of your teaching manuals and I cannot get enough. Keep them coming! Knowledge is power and the value that you have put into those manuals is worth way more than you are charging. :) I’m inspired by your dedication to your own classes as well as other instructors. Thank you so much!"
Corell Schilp
"Thank you Rachel for a fun and informative workshop! You have an infectious energy and I appreciate the new ideas you shared with us. Look forward to incorporating it into my classes. Thanks again!"
Tammy (ChiaMing) Yu
Rachel is an energetic and very fun instructor. The seven hours indoor cycling instructor course never boring even when we were on the bikes and our legs were so sore but we were still laughing. learned lots of ideas lots of information and gat lots of confidence. I will strongly recommend Rachel's course to anyone, thank you and I will always keep learning!!
Christine Woodington
"I 100% highly recommend Rachel's workshops and courses. I recently completed her Indoor Cycling Certification. It was a jam-packed course that covered history, safety, coaching and planning. After completing the course, it gave me the confidence I needed to plan a well-thought-out and safe class. There were so many example drills, and tips, that I still refer back to the course materials on days when I need some inspiration, and I always find a golden nugget of knowledge that she taught us to get the creative juices flowing again."
Tania Sibley
"What an awesome resource with a wealth of ideas and fundamental principles of spinning clearly explained. This is an invaluable tool for my teaching, having used many of the drills in this book already and received rave reviews from my participants. As a fitness professional, I cannot recommend this download enough for new/aspiring instructors to current instructors wanting to look for fresh new ideas."
Conner Sudbury
“I loved Rachel’s Indoor Cycling Certification Course. I heard about her from references at my local gym and participating in her class was a great experience hands down. I would definitely recommend her to anyone. Awesome teacher!”
Gerry Greschner
"Great workshop with Rachel! Excellent explanation and demonstration of the different drills and fabulous playlist to go along with it. Highly recommend a workshop if you can or purchase the e-books with the music and drill suggestions an out0standing resource for instructors looking for new ideas"
Testimonial: Ginny Dunhill
Ginny Dunhill, BCRPA Group Fitness, BCFIT Board Member, BCRPA Admin Team
"Though I have done indoor cycling courses in the past, I've always felt like an imposter instructor, never really feeling I had what it takes to teach a class. It wasn't until I did Rachel's training that I felt confident in my teaching abilities and ready to lead an indoor cycling class without a doubt in my mind.
Rachel brings a wealth of experience, both in indoor cycling and in the fitness industry herself, and she weaves this knowledge throughout her teaching. Furthermore, she is accessible, fun, and genuinely wants her students to succeed. I believe a great instructor is one who cares about her industry as well as her students, and in preparing her students for their careers prepares them to help the industry become stronger and better. Rachel does just that.
I recommend her course to anyone looking to further their indoor cycling capabilities, be they seasoned instructors or first-timers to the fitness industry. Thank you, Rachel!"
FAQ
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Does the CEC's Apply to Other Organizations
Our courses are approved in Canada with the BCRPA and the CFES. There are hundreds of organizations worldwide so we simply cannot keep up. However, if we can help you apply for CEC's we are more than happy to
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Are the LIVE Coaching Experiences Recorded
Yes, we have a large international following and due to time zones, not everyone can always attend LIVE. But the sessions will be recorded and put into your dashboard. You are welcome to send your questions to Rachel ahead of time and she will answer them LIVE.
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If I have questions, who can I contact?
We are more than happy to answer any questions, please reach out any time to [email protected]
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How Long Has Indoor Cycling Ideas Been Certifying?
Rachel began running and hosting courses, conferences and workshop back in 2002. She is based in Vancouver, BC, Canada
