Here is part two of our conversation with Doug Rusho.
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Originally posted 2010-04-23 11:28:50.
I love teaching pyramid profiles in my classes and I find that it’s a ride that I return to again and again. The idea of the pyramid is quite simple and there are many different ways to create profiles using the basic premise.
With this particular profile, we are riding two pyramids with recoveries at the top and then again between each pyramid. If you have never used a pyramid profile before, you will notice that as you climb the pyramid, the timing of the intervals increases, until you reach the top and then as you descend, the timing decreases.
If you are able to, I always find it helpful to create a visual for your riders so that they can follow along — see this[wlm_private ‘PRO-Platinum|PRO-Monthly|PRO-Gratis|PRO-Seasonal|Platinum-trial|Monthly-trial|PRO-Military|30-Days-of-PRO|90 Day PRO|Stages-Instructor|Schwinn-Instructor|Instructor-Bonus|28 Day Challenge'] profile graphic included with the Profile.
The music can easily be changed out in this profile to incorporate your favorites, but I’ve used some of my favorite songs of the summer here in this profile. I hope you enjoy it!
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I'd love to know how your class likes this profile![/wlm_private]
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Originally posted 2015-07-08 17:56:34.
Here is the continuation of my interview with Master Instructor Tom Scotto where we discuss if the 2 Threshold / 3 Zone system could have application in a power based class.
During our conversation we discuss the idea of recruiting a number of our very intelligent Instructors to experiment with using a 2 Threshold / 3 Zone system to find a student's low power threshold and use it to create a their training zones. Essentially crowd-sourcing the development of a new method of helping everyone discover a specific metabolic marker that's unique to each student and that could be found as part of every class.
Is that something you would be interested in being part of? Leave a comment below if you are.
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Originally posted 2011-07-10 05:43:21.
This weeks ride is from me, Joey! – “In all honesty, I was dreading putting together this week’s ride. My classes have been after me to put together a few theme rides, which I almost never do. This weeks ride is focused on music from the 1970s. I am in the endurance working phase of my micro-periodization for my classes, so I had the profile already put together in my mind. I used one of my favorite endurance profiles, where we start with a higher cadence in the 100s and then work our way down to the 60s adding tension the entire way. The wildest thing happened, I had an amazing time. Once I started listening to the music I kept on thinking: “Oh, I remember and love that one” and it just kept on happening. I ended up with over 140 songs on my short list to choose from. It really made putting this class together fun. I hope that you enjoy riding it as much as I have.” Joey
Short version of the ride PDF is available HERE.
Get all of the ride details HERE.
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Originally posted 2018-09-16 21:55:14.
This ride is from Joey!! – “This was a fun ride to create. This is one of my favorite types of classes. I love the increasing tension class because it builds endurance, builds strength, and teaches the riders how to manage their tension
Short version of the ride PDF is available HERE.
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Originally posted 2018-07-23 16:33:38.
This Podcast is was last published on Feb 2, 2017, I have updated it with our new Podcast host information and I am representing it now. I hope you enjoy it, Joey
Continuing this week's focus on "selling endurance" - please enjoy this Podcast from our archives featuring Spinning Master Instructor Janet Toussaint.
Sometime I feel like a parasite! I get a hold of a Master Instructor and I'm not satisfied until I have sucked as much information from him or her as possible.
Janet Toussaint has some great ideas on how to sell the concept of Endurance Training to your class - we take this discussion even deeper than the last one.
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