I have a feeling this will become your new favorite profile. The first half is a series of high-intensity intervals and the second half is a long, steady-state effort at tempo (Zone 3) with occasional surges. So you’re going to HIIT it hard…then cruise!Read more…
A high-intensity interval profile with 60/60s, 30/30s, 40/20s, and two sprints. Combined with a killer playlist, your class will be asking for this profile by name!Read more…
This high-intensity profile is very engaging and will keep your riders focused and challenged. It was a massive success with my class. You will learn how to employ surges and accelerations around the beat of the song. Read more…
Teri asks if we could expand on what “breathless” means and how it’s different than gasping for air. This is important because at certain points in class we ask our riders to reach an exertion level where they are breathless—but could that mean different effort levels for each participant? Read on to find out.Read more…
This is a challenging interval profile based on working just below and just above your functional threshold power. There are numerous beneficial physiological adaptations behind a structured workout like over/under intervals that will satisfy both your outdoor and indoor-only riders.Read more…
Bill Pierce’s challenging profile “Strong Start or Fast Finish” is a series of intervals that either start off “very hard” and slightly back off to “hard,” or start off “hard” and build to “very hard.” We got a great question asking whether this was too much time spent in Zone 5. This article should clarify how much time a rider should be able to spend above threshold. Hint: The answer is it depends!Read more…
“I sure hope my cycling class today is EFFECTIVE!”…said no participant, ever. Time to ask yourself this question: how effective are your classes?Read more…
You and your riders are going to love this versatile profile…I bet you’ll use it again and again! It’s also easily modified for all abilities if necessary. Your riders will feel very successful when they are done and will be singing your praises!Read more…
This article from our archives points out some of the misuse of high-intensity training in the indoor cycling world (and the fitness world in general) and gives some advice to keep the plethora of information being blasted to the masses in perspective. Remember: Real Training. Real Cycling. Real Results. All beautifully packaged in a fun wrapper.Read more…
For this final edition of the high-intensity creative cueing series, you’ll learn very specific cues to direct your riders to execute a proper explosive sprint. Our bonus cue is a humorous analogy that will not only make your riders giggle, but will also serve as a light-bulb moment to help reinforce exactly what you mean by giving it your all, and recovering sufficiently.Read more…