This may be one of the most valuable downloads so far at the Indoor Cycling Association. In this template for creating intervals at lactate threshold (LT) or functional threshold power (FTP), you can mix and match the variables provided to create well over 50 different profiles! Yes, you read that correctly. Over 50 profiles!Read more…
A “spin-up” is a cycling term for a training technique used by cyclists to develop a quick, smooth acceleration. This profile is the perfect follow up to our Cadence Ladder profile, as it builds on the skills developed there while adding the specific technique of accelerations. You will do both seated and standing spin-ups in this profile, so expect to work hard!Read more…
This profile will help your students develop pedaling skills and increase their comfortable range of cadences. It is an ascending ladder from 80–100 rpm. You can also take the techniques outlined in this profile and use them as shorter drills in other classes.Read more…
Here is a simple rolling hills profile set to Irish music to entertain your class. You’re either going up or down on this ride through the bonny green hills of Eire, on narrow roads lined with low stone fences through green pastures dotted with sheep, on your way to meetRead more…
As long as I’ve been a Master Instructor (since 1997), I’ve noticed that there is a fear of teaching an endurance class at an aerobic intensity, especially newer instructors who are afraid of alienating students who are expecting their butts to be kicked. Fear no more, because I think I haveRead more…
More than just an audio Master Class, this audio recording and handout are a veritable continuing education workshop! Presented in this audio and pdf are two separate field tests; a twenty-minute test and an 8-minute version based on Chris Carmichael’s CTS field tests. Each version is applicable to both heartRead more…
How Big Is Your Why; a New Year’s Revolution is one of Jennifer’s signature profiles. It is not just any ol’ “New Year’s Resolution” ride, this profile is a “Revolution”! It challenges your students to set goals and to change the way they think about achieving them, by finding theirRead more…
This ride has two purposes: to have a blast and to burn off as much holiday cookies, fudge and egg nog as possible. Make sure to plan for some easier aerobics profiles next week! Enjoy this profile! It’s crazy and fun and will really torch some calories. Just make sureRead more…
This magical ride is one of Jennifer’s signature profiles. It is one long epic climb with a focus on the mind-body connection, in which you inspire your students to visualize nature around them as they climb and to draw energy from their surroundings when it becomes challenging. This profile is truly bringing the outside inside!Read more…
It is actually fairly easy to “cheat” on an indoor cycling bike, unless you have power, because power gives you an objective measurement of your output. For those without power meters, however, with some creative cueing, you can teach your students how to “pretend” they have power and to be aware of the tendency to “cheat” on a stationary bike without watts.Read more…