Not sure how to coach riders with power—or what wattage they should hit in their intervals? The Ultimate HIIT takes out the guesswork. This tough-but-rewarding profile helps estimate FTP, explores key interval durations, and gives you the cueing you need to connect power with perceived exertion. It’s one of those classes your riders will love to hate!Read more…
Press release: World’s premier group exercise programming company teams up with leading indoor cycling company.Read more…
In April, I went to Tucson, Arizona on a cycling vacation. Prior to that trip, my last ride outdoors was 6 months previous, and 100% of my training was indoors. I was still able to ride my bike up a 25-mile mountain. I ascribe my fitness to periodized, targeted training in indoor cycling classes and on my stationary bike at home. Hey guys…this stuff works! Read more…
Four standing surges make this climb memorable…as do the lyrics (if you pay attention to them). Read more…
Most indoor cycling classes are 45–60 minutes long. Longer rides can serve as great training sessions and an accomplishment for riders to be proud of. You can teach them on their own or use longer classes as part of a progressive program to prepare participants for outdoor rides or multi-hour charity events. However, when you exceed a one-hour workout, you should alter how you design and deliver your class.
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While putting the finishing touches on a power profile for ICA, I put myself through the workout so I can experience the entire training session at the desired intensity. The two times I’ve taught it I obviously couldn’t be at that effort and teach it effectively, and I can attest that it’s a good one! I uploaded the training file here and challenge everyone to analyze—or guess—the training objective. Read more…
End of the world predictions have been around, well, since practically forever! One thing is for certain, it makes for a really fun theme ride in your indoor cycling classes. Why? Because the musical choices are so fun, and you can assemble some silly and creative doomsday stories. Guess what? You’ve got 3 more apocalyptic opportunities in 2018!Read more…
All this time I was finding myself, and I didn’t know I was lost.Read more…
I was asked if there is ever a reason for the instructor to turn someone’s resistance knob for them. While as a general rule I would say it’s not advised, I have three scenarios where I believe it can be helpful.Read more…
Laura asks the difference between a surge and an attack. This is an important distinction that all instructors should know. Included are some cues to help you describe them to your riders.Read more…