The measure of a great cycling
class comes down to a great instructor. On top of a killer soundtrack
and upbeat attitude, having a wide variety of tools available to
increase participants’ performance levels is going to keep your classes
full. Here are a few ways to use computer feedback to keep your riders engaged and coming back for more.
Calories Per Hour
Set a Calorie Per Hour output the class should reach, letting each class member dictate the resistance and RPM. This will give a real-time view of their power output, and allows riders to measure their cycling strength and efficiency over time. It’s also a great motivator for those tough hills!
Percent of Heart Rate Max
Instead of dictating the speed and resistance to your class, use heart rate for riders to measure their performance. Riders benefit by being able to set the resistance and RPM based on their skill level; you benefit by only calling out one value to the whole class. This evens the playing field and is great for classes with riders of varying skill levels.
Sample 60 Minute % of Heart Rate Max Class
Drop Downs
Warm Up
• 4mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
• 3mins going up each minute in % MHR from 70-75% / 75-80% / 80-85% - Position 3
• 2mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
• 1min - 85-95% MHR - Position 2
• 5mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
Repeat x3
• 1min - 85-95% MHR - Position 2 out the saddle
• 2mins - 80-85% MHR - Position 2 seated
• 4mins - 75-80% MHR - Position 3
• 5mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
Repeat x1
• 1min - 85-95% MHR -Position 2 out the saddle
• 1min - 80-85% MHR - Position 2 seated
• 1min - 75-80% MHR - Position 3
Cool Down
• 6mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
This Fit Tip was provided by Life Fitness July 5th, 2012
Resistance Level
Use a number to benchmark what
resistance should be, and allow the rider to increase or decrease
resistance based on skill level. This is a very intuitive tool for those
new to group cycling because it will allow them to gauge what the
average resistance should be for their sprints and climbs.
Calories Per Hour
Set a Calorie Per Hour output the class should reach, letting each class member dictate the resistance and RPM. This will give a real-time view of their power output, and allows riders to measure their cycling strength and efficiency over time. It’s also a great motivator for those tough hills!
Percent of Heart Rate Max
Instead of dictating the speed and resistance to your class, use heart rate for riders to measure their performance. Riders benefit by being able to set the resistance and RPM based on their skill level; you benefit by only calling out one value to the whole class. This evens the playing field and is great for classes with riders of varying skill levels.
Sample 60 Minute % of Heart Rate Max Class
Drop Downs
Warm Up
• 4mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
• 3mins going up each minute in % MHR from 70-75% / 75-80% / 80-85% - Position 3
• 2mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
• 1min - 85-95% MHR - Position 2
• 5mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
Repeat x3
• 1min - 85-95% MHR - Position 2 out the saddle
• 2mins - 80-85% MHR - Position 2 seated
• 4mins - 75-80% MHR - Position 3
• 5mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
Repeat x1
• 1min - 85-95% MHR -Position 2 out the saddle
• 1min - 80-85% MHR - Position 2 seated
• 1min - 75-80% MHR - Position 3
Cool Down
• 6mins - 60-65% MHR - Position 1
This Fit Tip was provided by Life Fitness July 5th, 2012
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