Friday (April 20th, 2012)

Have you ever said “add on one full turn” to your students to cue them to increase resistance? You’re not alone, but it’s probably the most ineffective way to cue adding load on a typical indoor cycling bike. Understanding the relationship between cadence and resistance is the key to being able to effectively cue students to add an appropriate amount of resistance. This educational session is an exploration of cadence and resistance and the effect that these two variables have on the body as they are manipulated throughout the ride. The ride is often an eye-opener for students, especially for those who haven’t yet learned how to optimize the use of resistance and cadence to create a training effect. Instructors will leave this session with new ideas for motivating students to choose their resistance wisely!