Gear Indoor Cycling (Afaa) Exam

Define SPEED training: (pg 37) {Ans: -used to develop quickness. 20 - 60 second periods...Heart Rate reaching high aerobic and/or anaerobic levels. A) How fast can you REACH your ideal speed B) How long can you MAINTAIN your ideal speed "How fast can they pedal while maintaining full control of their cadence aka rpm range" and control their flywheel..}What training effect does indoor cycling have on VO2max? (pg 9) {Ans: Increases VO2max. Cyclists hearts gain muscular strength and pumping capacity..higher doses of cardio produce greater increases in VO2max. Cycling utilizes fast forceful muscle contractions which leads to increased heart rate and blood flow. *the power of the aerobic system (vo2max) depends on the maximal rate at which the body can transport and consume oxygen..*}Give and example of a drill that can be used to develop MUSCULAR ENDURANCE: (pg 10&34) {Ans: Cycling cont. at low to moderate resistance over an extended period of time develops endurance of the leg muscles...also maintaining a selected heart rate range (ie 65-70% MHR)}The recommended cadence for SPRINTING is: _______rpm (pg 36) {Ans: [110 rpm for elite athletes] and 100 rpm for an all-level class. Resistance free is not recommended}As with alll