The Afterburn with Joe Alvarado

In this episode, I interview my friend, Tash. She is a fitness professional who started her career teaching Les Mills programs with Goodlife Fitness. After 18 months as an instructor, She was selected as a top-six finalist for Instructor of the Year across Canada! ​After teaching at and starting multiple group fitness studios over the last twenty years, She realized that what she loved most about this community was the incredible humans she gets to work alongside! That is why 'AIT Inc.' was created: to teach, engage, and inspire those eager to bring their authentic passion to the group fitness community!

In this episode, I interview my friend Ben Kohler. BEN KOHLER is a Master Educator - Stages Indoor Cycling, Subject Matter Expert at the American Council on Exercise, and Fitness and Wellness Director at the University of Minnesota Ben Kohler is a 12-year Fitness Professional with an MS in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. His interests focus on the behavioral aspects of physical activity and creating inclusive fitness environments that promote positive physical activity experiences for everyone.

In this episode, I talk with Jen Tufts, a Cycle Bar superstar and general manager of a local gym. Enjoy!

In this episode, I interview my good friend and co-worker, Christi Bennett, a talented, passionate, dynamic indoor cycling instructor.

In this episode, I interview my good friend and co-worker Spencer O'toole, a talented, passionate, and dynamic indoor cycling instructor.

In this episode, I interview my friend Dennis Mellon. I met Dennis over 8 years ago at LifeTime in Centennial, CO, and he introduced me to Power Zone training.

In this episode, I interview my friend Corinne Goldberg, whom I met when she took my online certification course through Stages One. She has been blooming ever since and has much to say about her journey.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Emily Booth, whom I regard as one of the most significant mentors and influences in my journey through indoor cycling. If any aspect of my online classes resonates with you, chances are it's inspired by a lesson I've taken to heart from Emily. Enjoy listening!

Welcome to the Afterburn podcast, where I interview my good friend Roberta Rachkovsky. She is the Studio Leader at Life Time in Cherry Creek, Colorado, and she is passionate about teaching Power Zone-style cycling classes. This was a fun talk!

The podcast features Alina, the creator of the "Ride with Alina" YouTube channel, where she posts cycling classes. She started her channel during the pandemic by recording her first class with her phone and has grown her channel since then despite initial slow traction. Alina became a cycling instructor after taking an online course during the pandemic. Her motivation to start and continue the channel came from her passion for cycling, which she developed after attending spin classes with her mother from a young age. Despite challenges, she was driven by the community and the positive impact she could have on her viewers. Alina discusses the evolution of her content creation process, starting with basic equipment and gradually learning more about editing and improving video quality. She emphasizes the importance of creating content that she enjoys and believes in, which resonates with her audience

In this episode, I walk with my online cycle friend KellyFavret. Kelly is a military "brat" from nowhere but resides in Yorktown, Virginia. Kelly's passion is helping people become their best versions through fitness and wellness. She loves teaching workout classes to all levels – from beginners to advanced- assisting people in discovering their strengths. She is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist / Personal Trainer / Group Fitness Instructor / Star 3 Certified Spinning Instructor with a Master's Degree specializing in Exercise Science.

Welcome to the Afterburn podcast, where I interview my indoor cycling instructor friends. In this episode, I talk with my friend and fellow Life Time Cycle instructor, Rachel Cole. Rachel is the Director of Operations & Practice Administrator for an Orthopedic Center and teaches indoor cycling classes at LifeTime in Chicago.