This workout is a great recovery session, but it also enhances your pedalling technique and develops your neuromuscular system.
Each Wednesday I’ll post a Windtrainer Workout that you can do in about 60 minutes to enhance your cycling. See a previous post about training intensity (Levels) to know how hard it is to work. If you are working directly with Coach Ray he will in most cases prescribe either a Power Zone or Heart Rate Zone to work within if you are training with these tools.
Increasing Cadence
- 5min Warm Up Level II;
- 5min Cadence 85-90RPM;
- 5min Cadence 90-95RPM;
- 5min Cadence 95-100RPM;
- 5min Cadence 100-105RPM;
- 5min Cool Down Level II;
- 10min Stretching
Start the workout with a warm-up of 5 minutes of easy riding at Level II.
The main set involves completing four, five minutes reps all at slightly higher cadence:
- The first five-minute rep (after the Warm Up) is done at 85 to 90 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM);
- The second rep is done at 90 to 95 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM);
- The third rep at 95 to 100 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM); and
- The fourth is at 100 to 105 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
The workout then concludes with five minutes of riding at Level II for your Cool Down.
Finish with ten minutes of stretching to assist with your recovery.
If you would like further advice feel free to contact me.
I am the Head Coach and Director of Qwik Kiwi – Endurance Sports Consultant.
I specialise in assisting first-timers and recreational athletes to achieve their sporting goals. I can be contacted at coachray@coachray.nz and 021 348 729.
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