Ep 56: How to Teach a GREAT Cycling Class with Sarah Stoneley

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Joining Will today on the podcast is a cycling expert who you may recognise from our R1DE format, Sarah Stoneley. Sarah is a Master Trainer at 1Rebel and currently the Head of Brand Development for 1Rebel Saudi.

Will met Sarah back when he was the General Manager of ClassPass. At that time, he attended a number of boutique classes, and Sarah’s quickly became one of his favorites, mostly because she was one of the best cycling Instructors he had taken class with.

In this episode, Will and Sarah chat about her transition from the fashion industry to Group Fitness, the top qualities she looks for in a great cycling Instructor, and the importance of celebrating the beginners in class, not just the top performers. Enjoy the episode!

Here’s a glance at this episode…

• (00:45) Sarah tell us about herself, her background in fitness and brand development

• (8:17) The importance of word of mouth and maintaining good relationships in fitness

• (9:17) Sarah shares about her fashion internship at Vogue and turning it down.

• (16:17) How Sarah got transitioned boutique fitness

• (23:58) Will asks Sarah what she loves so much about teaching cycling

• (30:47) What makes a good Cycling Instructor? What does Sarah look for when recruiting?

• (48:07) Sarah talks about the state of fitness in the Middle East and how that shapes her teaching philosophy now

Links and References mentioned in this episode:

• Connect with Sarah on Instagram

• 1Rebel Saudi Arabia

• Will’s Facebook, Instagram and Email Address

• SH1FT Fitness Website

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