Hey guys!! This morning I wanted to pop in and say hello, but it’s going to be a bit of a fly by post because things are a little hectic over here at the moment. I just got back from teaching a morning spin class and have just enough time to make myself a quick breakfast, say hi to you guys and fly back out the door for my next shift at the gym.
So what was on the menu for today?
An egg white and oatmeal protein pancake, of course! Now that these pancakes are back in my regular breakfast rotation, I cannot seem to stop eating them. I’ve been adding a scoop of peanut butter to the mix before preparing the pancake in a skillet and love the added staying power and flavor. Peanut butter everything, baby!
Spinning
Before breakfast, I taught an early morning spin class and I’m actually now officially allowed to say I “teach Spinning” since I went through Spinning instructor training on Saturday.
Since Spinning is a registered trademark, unless an instructor obtains a certification through Spinning, they cannot say they “teach Spinning,” which is why, up until now, I’ve always referred to my classes as “indoor cycle” or “cycle.” Interesting, huh? I remember first learning about the distinction when I began teaching at a gym in Florida and am excited to have an official Spinning certification under my belt.
I’ll be sure to share more about the certification later this week. If you have any specific questions about it, please let me know! I’ll be sure to address them in a comprehensive post about the training.
Time to head back out. Hope you guys had a wonderful weekend! See ya after lunch!
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I NEED to try that pancake! I’ve been making 2 egg+banana pancakes everyday. Addicted!
i still need to try THAT pancake! i’ve heard great things about the eggs + banana pancakes!
Wow – that pancake looks killerrrrrr!
Mmmmm that pancake looks awesome!
I can’t wait to read about your experience with the Spinning cert. I always love hearing what other instructors are up to and their thoughts on various certs. 🙂
Have an awesome Monday! I love spinning!
Who owns spinning? Is it similar to how somebody “owns” Zumba? I’d like to hear about the training & cost associated with it, like if the gym has to pay the spinning owner.
awesome questions! i’ll definitely address them in the post!
I would really like to try a spinning class sometime soon. Although I must say I am a little nervous!!
Congrats on the spinning certification! I need to get re-certified and I’ve been wondering if I should renew with Spinning/ Mad Dogg Athletics or get a new certification.
Bethany, I have maddog and scwhinn. those are the TOP 2 to get!
Your breaakfast looks delicious! I would like to learn most of what I am sure you are going to cover. Mainly a breakdown of how the certification works and if there is a test, etc. to get your cert. Have a great Monday!
I always have to say that I’m certified in cycling because I am not certified in the trademarked “spinning” classes. Congrats!
oooooh I never knew that spinning vs. cycle distinction… interesting!
Spinning…best class ever! You should incorporate tabata’s if you don’t already…they were originally designed for the bike!
i do! love them!! i actually mentioned them in this post along w/ some music resources for tabata workouts that i am LOVING lately! thought it might interest you if you are a tabata fan: https://www.pbfingers.com/2015/01/06/tabata-workout-music/
That pancake looks amazing! I must try it! Enjoy your Monday!
I can’t wait to hear about the spinning cert! I know at my gym we call it cycling cause we don’t do specific spin classes.
Oh I didn’t realize Spinning was a specific class as opposed to just generally cycling! Haha the things you learn!
Girl that pancake is making my mouth water!
Well congrats on that new certification! I’ve always wondered what the difference in “spin” and “cycle” was, now I know it’s just a little trademark difference! I’ve done Les Mills RPM classes in the past too!
Yum – that breakfast looks good! Congrats on your spinning title! Would love to know if there’s training or certs you have to have before that?
Kim
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Congratulations! So exciting for you!
Wow I had no idea there was a difference at all. Good to know! And Congrats on finally being certified!
I always wondered if spinning was different than cycling! I am having a 2 egg and banana pancake for breakfast this morning. Like you I NEED to add peanut butter!
How have I not tried your famed protein pancake yet?! Shame on me!!! I WILL! This week, I’m getting up early.. I mean it 😉
It’s funny you mention that, because I was going to ask what type of cycling certification you had! Cool! Hope you have a great day! 🙂
That looks DELISH. Congrats on becoming certified 🙂
I’m looking forward to hearing about your spin training. I know you now have a few of them, which ones have you found the most useful or asked for at gyms?
to me, it seems like gyms are most impressed with my NASM certified personal trainer certification, but they definitely like the AFAA group ex cert, too!!
Here’s a random cooking question about the protein pancake – do you think if you switched it up and added, say, pumpkin puree, that it would take longer to cook, or alternatively, NEVER cook through because of the extra moisture? have you tried any of this?
Just wondering, as I cook, but I certainly don’t cook every day (I’m more of an “assembler” of food). So thought you might tell us from your experience.
Never knew there was a special trademark for Spinning! Thanks!
It seems like you are always running all over the place! 🙂 I used to not have much time to work on my blog, so I would bring my laptop w me to work and write my posts on my lunch break. Im sure you are aware of your running around and ways to streamline it, but that’s just my experience with it.
Congrats on your certification!!
i do try to do that, but i will often come home b/c i want to let sadie out or grab a super fast shower (and i don’t love the locker room showers at my gym)… plus i only live 5 min. from one of the gyms where i work, so that makes coming home a bit easier!
Good to know! I wondered what the difference is between Spinning Vs. Cycling. #factnerd
I’m definitely interested in learning more about your spinning certification process! It’s something I’m interested in potentially doing…
Congrats on the certification! I would love to “teach Spinning” one day too. 🙂
this not-really-questionnaire seems right up your alley: Gratitude http://clg1213.blogspot.com/2015/01/37-years-of-gratitude.html
Hopefully you can share- where are you teaching spinning!? I’m new to the charlotte area (moved here October from California) and need to find some fun classes!
Can I just say how I think it is so awesome that you continue to get certified to teach several different classes! Now I just wish I lived in your area so that I could take one from you! 🙂
thank you, rachel!! <3
Just looked up the recipe for egg white and oatmeal protein pancake and it looks so easy! I love simple recipes like that, and I’m betting it’s super tasty. Luckily I have all the ingredients on hand and can try it tomorrow morning, since I’m trapped in a snow storm in Jersey!
stay safe!!! and i hope you love the pancake! 🙂
Congrats on getting certified!! I love the Spinning class format and have always been interested in certification (mainly because I am obsessed with music during spin classes). Can you teach Spinning classes at any gym or do they have to have the official Spinning bikes? Our gym has “cycling” classes, so I wasn’t sure if Spinning classes are outlawed there 🙂 Thanks for taking questions! Can’t wait to hear about the certification class!
I cant wait for your post on becoming certified! I’ve been thinking about doing it for quite some time now. I think this is the year I’ll make it happen!
I love spin classes! I am going in for one this afternoon 🙂
That’s so interesting…I would’ve never had a clue there was a difference between “Spinning” and “cycle.” Makes sense, though. Your breakfast looks so yummy. I wish I had the time to make pancakes on weekday mornings.
That’s awesome! Congrats on the certification!
Were you teaching spin/cycle with a different certificate before this or were you not certified until this weekend? I’d really enjoy a post on the different types of certs!
i had my general group ex certification and my personal training certification, but not a specialized cycling cert until this weekend. 🙂
Do you have a favorite class that you teach? I’ve done bootcamp, but have yet to do spinning!
honestly, it’s probably spinning! i love it!!
Your pancakes look awesome! I definitely need to try them. And weird! I didn’t know that “spinning” was trademarked!