Keep it Simple and Progress – Profile Week 2 At or Above Threshold

Keep it Simple and Progress – Profile Week 2 At or Above Threshold

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Below you'll find Week 2 of November's @ or Above Threshold Keep it Simple and Progress indoor cycling profile.

Workout Basics:

  • 5 minute warmup
  • 9 minute benchmark ride to find “Maximum Sustainable Wattage”
  • 1 minute recovery
  • 3 x 4 minute interval w/1 min recovery after each
  • 3 x 3 minute intervals w/1 min recovery after each
  • 3 x 1 minute intervals w/1 min recovery after each
  • 3 x 30 second intervals w/30 second recovery after each
  • 5 minute 30 second cool down

Workout Goal:

  • “Can you increase your average wattage for EVERY interval?”

5 minute warm up

  • Slowly and steadily elevate the HR or Wattage to above threshold
    • 1 minute recovery

9 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test

  • Settle into a sustainable intensity, HR or Wattage
  • Ride for 9 minutes and let the songs dictate the terrain
    • 1 minute recovery

3 x 5 minute w/1 minute recovery after each interval goals and specifics:

  • Ride for 4 minutes (as the instructor you dictate the position and RPM)
  • The goal is to complete every effort with a higher average wattage than the previous interval.
    • 1 minute recovery or reset

3 x 3 minute w/1 minute recovery after each interval goals and specifics:

  • Ride for 3 minutes (as the instructor you dictate the position and RPM)
  • The goal is to complete every effort with a higher average wattage than the previous interval.
    • 1 minute recovery or reset

3 x 2 minute w/1 minute recovery after each interval goals and specifics:

  • Ride for 2 minute (as the instructor you dictate the position and RPM)
  • The goal is to complete every effort with a higher average wattage than the previous interval.
    • 1 minute recovery or reset

3 x 30 seconds w/30 seconds recovery

  • Ride for 30 seconds (as the instructor you dictate the position and RPM)
  • The goal is to complete every effort with a higher average wattage than the previous interval.
    • 30 second recovery or reset

Cool Down

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Trainer Road Profile (If you're Trainer Road Member join my Team to get this and all profiles)

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Recording of me teaching this profile on a Stages SC3 (Please contact me if you are interested in the SC3) with my last Simple Set Mix

 

 

Recording of me teaching this profile on a Stages SC3 (Please contact me if you are interested in the SC3)

 

 

Downloadable Profile to Print

 

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Click here for a great article explaining the different zones.

Power Based Training Zones (Coggan Power Zones)

To download any of the above media on a Mac:

  1. Right Click on the blue underlined link
  2. Select “Download Linked File As”
  3. Select a download location
  4. Once file is completely downloaded, find it in the location you selected
  5. Drag the file into your iTunes or Spotify library OR
  6. Right Click on the file and Select “Open With”
  7. From the drop down menu select “iTunes” or “Spotify”
  8. File should begin playing and is now part of your iTunes or Spotify library

To download any of the above media on a PC:

  1. Right Click on the blue underlined link
  2. Select “Save Link As”
  3. Select a download location
  4. Once file is completely downloaded, find it in the location you selected
  5. Drag the file into your iTunes or Spotify library OR
  6. Right Click on the file and Select “Open With”
  7. From the drop down menu select “iTunes” or “Spotify”
  8. File should begin playing and is now part of your iTunes or Spotify library

Click here to watch a video on how to download media files from ICI/Pro.

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JT and Chris Stapleton Video from the CMAs

JT and Chris Stapleton Video from the CMAs

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I think of myself as a music fan, I have an open mind and appreciate music from all genres.  This past week, pop superstar,  Justin Timberlake joined, CMA New Artists of the Year, Chris Stapleton on the CMA stage and a magical performance happened.

 

 

 

Right click and follow directions below to download this Video

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
To download the above media on a PC:

Right Click on the blue underlined link
Select “Save Link 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
Click here to watch a video on how to download media files from ICI/Pro.

 

Harmonically Mixed Music Sets – Dennis’ 60 Minute, Full Class Set

Harmonically Mixed Music Sets – Dennis’ 60 Minute, Full Class Set

 

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Check out this 60 minute harmonically mixed music set.  Press “Play” and forget it.

Premium Members, follow the link below to download this new mix.

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Download this 60 minute harmonically mixed set

To download the above media on a Mac:

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
To download the above media on a PC:

Right Click on the blue underlined link
Select “Save Link 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
Click here to watch a video on how to download media files from ICI/Pro.

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Keep it Simple and Progress – Profile Week 1 At or Above Threshold

Keep it Simple and Progress – Profile Week 1 At or Above Threshold

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Below you'll find Week 1 of November's @ or Above Threshold Keep it Simple and Progress indoor cycling profile.

Workout Basics:

  • 5 minute warmup
  • 9 minute benchmark ride to find “Maximum Sustainable Wattage”
  • 1 minute recovery
  • 3 x 5 minute interval w/1 min recovery after each
  • 3 x 3 minute intervals w/1 min recovery after each
  • 3 x 1 minute intervals w/1 min recovery after each
  • 8 x 20 second intervals w/10 second recovery after each
  • 4 minute 10 second cool down

Workout Goal:

  • “Can you increase your average wattage for every interval before the tabata?”

5 minute warm up

  • Slowly and steadily elevate the HR or Wattage to above threshold
    • 1 minute recovery

9 minute “Maximum Sustainable Wattage” Test

  • Settle into a sustainable intensity, HR or Wattage
  • Ride for 9 minutes and let the songs dictate the terrain
    • 1 minute recovery

3 x 5 minute w/1 minute recovery after each interval goals and specifics:

  • Ride for 5 minutes (as the instructor you dictate the position and RPM)
  • The goal is to complete every effort with a higher average wattage than the previous interval.
    • 1 minute recovery or reset

3 x 3 minute w/1 minute recovery after each interval goals and specifics:

  • Ride for 3 minutes (as the instructor you dictate the position and RPM)
  • The goal is to complete every effort with a higher average wattage than the previous interval.
    • 1 minute recovery or reset

3 x 1 minute w/1 minute recovery after each interval goals and specifics:

  • Ride for 1 minute (as the instructor you dictate the position and RPM)
  • The goal is to complete every effort with a higher average wattage than the previous interval.
    • 1 minute recovery or reset

8 x 20 seconds w/10 seconds recovery (Tabata)

  • Max effort for every 20 second interval.

Cool Down

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Trainer Road Profile (If you're Trainer Road Member join my Team to get this and all profiles)

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Recording of me teaching this profile on a Stages SC3 (Please contact me if you are interested in the SC3)

 

 

Recording of me teaching this profile on a Stages SC3 (Please contact me if you are interested in the SC3) with my Simple Set Mashup

 

 

Downloadable Profile to Print

 

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Click here for a great article explaining the different zones.

Power Based Training Zones (Coggan Power Zones)

To download any of the above media on a Mac:

  1. Right Click on the blue underlined link
  2. Select “Download Linked File As”
  3. Select a download location
  4. Once file is completely downloaded, find it in the location you selected
  5. Drag the file into your iTunes or Spotify library OR
  6. Right Click on the file and Select “Open With”
  7. From the drop down menu select “iTunes” or “Spotify”
  8. File should begin playing and is now part of your iTunes or Spotify library

To download any of the above media on a PC:

  1. Right Click on the blue underlined link
  2. Select “Save Link As”
  3. Select a download location
  4. Once file is completely downloaded, find it in the location you selected
  5. Drag the file into your iTunes or Spotify library OR
  6. Right Click on the file and Select “Open With”
  7. From the drop down menu select “iTunes” or “Spotify”
  8. File should begin playing and is now part of your iTunes or Spotify library

Click here to watch a video on how to download media files from ICI/Pro.

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Harmonically Mixed Music Sets – Dennis’ 60 Minute, Full Class Set.  “Press Play and Forget It”

Harmonically Mixed Music Sets – Dennis’ 60 Minute, Full Class Set. “Press Play and Forget It”

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There are times that I put together a great profile and all I need for music is a high energy playlist full of popular music that will keep my riders motivated.  This 60 minute harmonically mixed set is perfect for these times.

Check it out.

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Download this 60 minute harmonically mixed set

 

To download the above media on a Mac:

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
To download the above media on a PC:

Right Click on the blue underlined link
Select “Save Link 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
Click here to watch a video on how to download media files from ICI/Pro.

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