Make it interesting

There are many ways to make indoor cycling more interesting.  I have created programs for a 45 minute climbing classes.  Some climbs are heavy resistance, light resistance, or even maintaining a consistent pace  over a five minute song.  The same can be programmed for a standing climb with heavy resistance, light resistance, or maintaining a [...]

Write it down

Indoor cycling has many peaks and valleys to measure your progress in a 45 minute class.  The best way to keep track of your progress is a heart rate monitor.  The second way to measure your progress is a indoor cycling log.   Most song are three to five minutes long.  Time yourself and keep track [...]

Crawl before you can run

The first indoor cycling class will be your toughest and it gets better with time.  The workout  does not get easier but you will be able to manage the exercises better.  The first class looks easy for everyone else but everyone started with a very simular story.  The saddle hurt my butt, my legs felt [...]

Lighten up

Don’t be afraid to lighten up during an indoor cycling training session.   Listen to your body and monitor your training.  You can designate one day of the week to climbing to keep your heart rate low.  The best way to keep your heart rate low is always keep some resistance on your flywheel.  A heart [...]

Pace Yourself

We all have the heart of a champion but our bodies know best and we have to listen to it.  The instructor is the leader in a 45 minute indoor cycling class and students follow their lead at their own pace.  There are always different fitness levels from beginners to advanced.  The responsiblity of the [...]

Using Real Ryder bikes during indoor cycling classes

The first time riding the Real Ryder was a like riding a bull, I was all over the place.    I finally received some basic tips from David, a fellow instructor and the ride became natural.  After riding a stationary bike for ten plus year, it is a pleasant surprise to see the evolution of indoor [...]

Spinning music that helps indoor cycling workouts

Music is an important ingredient for an indoor cycling program.  It sets the mood and cadence of the class for difference exercises.  Sprinting is usually associated with fast songs and climbing with slow songs.  This is a general assumption because different resistance and cadence counts works with all types of music.  The cadence is one [...]

How to increase Endurance and Strength during indoor cycling class

Indoor cycling promotes muscle endurance using muscles repetitively over long periods of time.  Sprinting outside on the flat roads for hours is a great way to increase your endurance.  Indoor cycling sprints are on average three to six minutes depending on the song.  Standing sprints is the next exercise to increase muscle endurance.  The best [...]