Triathlete and Pain Prevention expert Leslie Mueller provides our latest Audio Profile.
This profile uses the concept of “Negative Split Training” to assist the rider
in developing body awareness, and aerobic capacity. The competitive cyclist will
have an opportunity to practice pacing skills. A “Negative Split” is an effort that is
somewhat easier or slower in the first half than it is in the second half. Almost all
of the world running records have been set with a 51/49 ratio, meaning the first
half was completed in 51% of the total time and the last half in 49% of the total.
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Originally posted 2010-09-30 05:27:37.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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I like when profile “name and description” help me to find a name for my own one’s …
I have taught this twice. Both classes LOVED it. The music is perfect. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback Lee Ann. I’m thrilled that you and your classes enjoyed it!
Hmm, this is a interesting concept and approach to LT training. I will try to use this when compiling one of my next classes. However, I am looking for an other name: the term “negative” subconsciously has a negative impact on the participants in my opinion. It should be motivating rather than giving one the impression of having something “negative” to approach. Any idea other than just simply “51/49 Split Drills” ?
Interesting Moritz. You’re right about the subconscious meaning of the word negative. It is a training concept used by coaches worldwide in many endurance sports, in fact, we use the term “negative pacing” in intervals as well, meaning the end of the interval should be higher (HR or power) than the beginning, as well as the last interval should be higher intensity than the first (and if it can’t be, you don’t do it). But in a class environment I think you are on to something. Maybe we can put our collective heads together and see if anyone can come up with another more positive, inspiring term.
Anyone? Anyone?
It’s all about the focus, isn’t it? Rather than focusing on shorter time in 2d half (which makes sense when you are on the road), you could emphasize increased power/intensity in 2d half and call it a “positive” split or you could call it intensity or power loading laps. I like power loading laps myself – it sounds . . . powerful.
Then why not calling it “positive split” derived from the higher (yet a little bit shorter) effort of the second half ?
Sorry that i have been out of tow since the conference…this is GREAT and I will be using it for all 4 classes next week…Love the music..and it was great to meet you and get alligned!
Jody
Thank you Jody. I had a blast at the conference meeting so many of you and sharing my alignment work!
A few words on the term “Negative Split”. As Jennifer Sage says above, the term has been used for decades. I heard it first while training for the 1500 meter race in college (and that was longer ago than I care to admit : ) I hesitate to change it because many coaches who are familiar with it may be confused. On the other hand, I get your point.
I called it a “Double Negative Split” in the DVD that I filmed with Cycling Fusion last week. I added the challenge of increasing your intensity with each interval so that you had a negative split within each effort and, as a whole when you analyzed the entire class. Maybe that’s worse? What do you think? At least the Double Negatives cancel each other out ; )
Just taught this class three times this morning. It was awesome….great feedback. As always THANK YOU