I'm on my way to Chicago for Club Industry 2015 to show off the new Stages SC3 Indoor Cycling bike. Cameron Chinatti and I will be leading a bunch of free training session, if you're in the area please stop by and ride with us. Here are class descriptions and registration links:
Here are the descriptions and form links to register for each:
8:30-10:00 – Oh no! Not the Power Police – Led by Cameron Chinatti: It’s official: consoles and power measurement for indoor cycling are here to stay. But with every new piece of equipment comes ‘creative’ misuses and abuses. Avoid getting caught by never committing a crime in the first place! You’ll learn the most common crimes against consoles, then get ready to ride as we explore our top-ten best power practices. These Simple Setsâ„¢ will give you hours of new ride content and provide priceless aha! moments for your participants. Join Stages® Indoor Cycling to see how easy it is to use today’s data to achieve tomorrow’s goals.
Register for the 8:30am session, here: http://goo.gl/forms/FBrFLLtvkZ
11:00-12:00 -Head Up to Get Down! – Led by Cameron + Dennis Do you want to know that you’re doing exactly the right amount of effort? Join Stages® Indoor Cycling for a ride with our Special Edition version of Performance IQ Heads Up Display, better known as Stages IQ. A quick 3-minute assessment is all you need to determine your Power Rx – the most important piece of ride data you’ll ever need! For the first time ever your entire class is doing exactly what they need to get better and see the results they’ve always wanted.
Register for the 11:00am session, here: http://goo.gl/forms/9UKtDmYUTs
1:30-2:30 -Show Me – Led by Dennis Mellon
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million! Since the inception of indoor cycling, instructors have been talking and talking in an attempt to set the scene for their riders' indoor journey. Let’s stop talking and start showing! What is the speed of a sprint finish or the increased pulse of an epic ski run? Let’s dance to the beat of your favorite artist and experience the POWER of your favorite band playing a live concert. Through the use of video and the new Stages SC3 Eco Screen there is no course that cannot be ridden and no metric that cannot be evaluated to take your riders on the most epic fitness journey ever!
Register for the 1:30pm session, here: http://goo.gl/forms/ggYUrTXEor
3:30-5:00 – Oh No! Not the Power Police + SIQ – Led By Cameron Chinatti
It’s official: consoles and power measurement for indoor cycling are here to stay. But with every new piece of equipment comes ‘creative’ misuses and abuses. Avoid getting caught by never committing a crime in the first place! You’ll learn the most common crimes against consoles, then get ready to ride as we explore our top-ten best power practices. These Simple Setsâ„¢ will give you hours of new ride content and provide priceless aha! moments for your participants. Join Stages® Indoor Cycling to see how easy it is to use today’s data to achieve tomorrow’s goals.
Register for the 3:30pm session, here: http://goo.gl/forms/4Mwxd6UTXB
I'm most excited for my “Show Me” class where I'll take riders through a power based class where the focus will be on the metrics available on the SC3's console as well as the various videos on the screen. It will be a multi-media power party!
Below you will find the videos I'll be using for this class. If our stereo has a “Record Out” output I'll record the class and share it in a future post.
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You don't find opportunities to ride and learn from the experts everyday, let alone for FREE!
Join Stages Indoor Cycling, Director of Education, Cameron Chinatti and Master Educator, Dennis Mellon and learn…
Best Power Practices
Video Rides to remember
Stages Special Edition of Performance IQ
Power zone training
and more!
Here are the descriptions and form links to register for each:
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8:30-10:00 – Oh no! Not the Power Police – Led by Cameron Chinatti: It’s official: consoles and power measurement for indoor cycling are here to stay. But with every new piece of equipment comes ‘creative’ misuses and abuses. Avoid getting caught by never committing a crime in the first place! You’ll learn the most common crimes against consoles, then get ready to ride as we explore our top-ten best power practices. These Simple Setsâ„¢ will give you hours of new ride content and provide priceless aha! moments for your participants. Join Stages® Indoor Cycling to see how easy it is to use today’s data to achieve tomorrow’s goals.
11:00-12:00 -Head Up to Get Down! – Led by Cameron + Dennis Do you want to know that you’re doing exactly the right amount of effort? Join Stages® Indoor Cycling for a ride with our Special Edition version of Performance IQ Heads Up Display, better known as Stages IQ. A quick 3-minute assessment is all you need to determine your Power Rx – the most important piece of ride data you’ll ever need! For the first time ever your entire class is doing exactly what they need to get better and see the results they’ve always wanted.
1:30-2:30 -Show Me – Led by Dennis Mellon:If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a video is worth a million! Since the inception of indoor cycling, instructors have been talking and talking in an attempt to set the scene for their riders' indoor journey. Let’s stop talking and start showing! What is the speed of a sprint finish or the increased pulse of an epic ski run? Let’s dance to the beat of your favorite artist and experience the POWER of your favorite band playing a live concert. Through the use of video and the new Stages SC3 Eco Screen there is no course that cannot be ridden and no metric that cannot be evaluated to take your riders on the most epic fitness journey ever!
3:30-5:00 – Oh No! Not the Power Police + SIQ – Led By Cameron Chinatti:It’s official: consoles and power measurement for indoor cycling are here to stay. But with every new piece of equipment comes ‘creative’ misuses and abuses. Avoid getting caught by never committing a crime in the first place! You’ll learn the most common crimes against consoles, then get ready to ride as we explore our top-ten best power practices. These Simple Setsâ„¢ will give you hours of new ride content and provide priceless aha! moments for your participants. Join Stages® Indoor Cycling to see how easy it is to use today’s data to achieve tomorrow’s goals.
The Roadless Ride is quickly approaching and every year I search for new video and music to play during the classes I lead for this fundraiser. The one song that has been on the playlist for the past 8 years is U2's Where the Streets Have No Name. This year I'm going to couple it with a live version of Bad from their Elevation tour way back in 2001. I own all of U2's concert DVD's and this performance of Streets is the best. My plan is to warmup and talk about Brent's Place during Bad then let the party begin with Streets.
Let me know what you think and if you're in the Denver area next Friday come join me, Jay and the other instructors for an awesome day of riding positive energy while we raise money for kids with cancer.
I put this mix together over 2 years ago and when I first played it I didn't like it all that much. The other day I put it on for one of my strength training circuit classes and my clients were all saying how much they enjoyed my new mix. I told them it wasn't new it was actually old, but I never thought it “worked”. Over the past few days I've listened to it a few more times and it has really grown on me so I thought I would share.
Let me know what you think.
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Right Click on the blue underlined link
Select “Download Linked File As”
Select a download location
Once file is completely downloaded, find it in the location you selected
Drag the file into your iTunes or Spotify library OR
Right Click on the file and Select “Open With”
From the drop down menu select “iTunes” or “Spotify”
File should begin playing and is now part of your iTunes or Spotify library
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Below you'll find Week 4 of September's @ or Above Threshold Keep it Simple and Progress indoor cycling profile.
Workout Basics:
8 minute warmup
1 minute recovery
4 minute benchmark ride to find “Maximum Sustainable Wattage”
2 minute 30 second recovery
4 minute interval
2 minute 15 second recovery
4 minute interval
2 minute recovery
4 minute interval
1 minute 45 second recovery
4 minute interval
3 minute 15 second recovery
1 minute interval
1 minute recovery
30 second interval
1 minute recovery
30 second interval
2 minute recovery
1 minute interval
1 minute recovery
30 second interval
1 minute recovery
30 second interval
2 minute recovery
1 minute interval
1 minute recovery
30 second interval
1 minute recovery
30 second interval
5 minute cool down
8 minute warm up
Slowly and steadily elevate the HR or Wattage to above threshold
1 minute recovery
4 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
Settle in to a 4 minute interval seated at 80-110 rpm.
This interval should be ridden at a maximum sustainable intensity.
if riders know their threshold they can spend this 4 minutes riding at it.
At the end of the interval take note of average wattage or HR or be aware of the RPE.
2 minute 30 second recovery or rest
4 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 4 minutes seated at a constant RPM between 80-110 rpm.
Increase the resistance every minute and maintain RPM
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the 4 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
2 minute 15 second recovery or reset
4 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 4 minutes seated with an rpm starting at 70
Increase RPM each minute
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 4 minute average.
2 minute recovery or reset
4 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 4 minutes standing above 60 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 4 minute average.
1 minute 45 second recovery or reset
4 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 4 minutes in any position and any RPM above 60.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 4 minute average.
3 minutes 15 second recovery or reset
1 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute seated at 80-110 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 1 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
Tabata goals and specifics:
6 x 20 seconds “ON” w/ 10 second rest
Ride the 20 second intervals in a seated position at 80-110 rpm. Rest in a standing position
2 minute recovery or reset
3 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 3 minutes seated at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the 5 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
45 second recovery or reset
2 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 2 minutes seated at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 3 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
1 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute seated at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 2 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
1 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute seated at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 1 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
1 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute seated at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 1 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
Tabata goals and specifics:
6 x 20 seconds “ON” w/ 10 second rest
Ride the 20 second intervals in a seated position at 60-80 rpm. Rest in a standing position
2 minute recovery or reset
3 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 3 minutes standing at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the 5 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test
45 second recovery or reset
2 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 2 minutes standing at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 3 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
1 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute standing at 60-80 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 2 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
1 minute interval goals and specifics:
Ride for 1 minute standing at 80-110 rpm.
Complete the interval with an average HR or Wattage that is greater than the previous 2 minute average.
45 second recovery or reset
Tabata goals and specifics:
8 x 20 seconds “ON” w/ 10 second rest
Ride the 20 second intervals in a standing position at 60-80 rpm. Rest in a standing position
Cool Down
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