Training Tips
Training Tips
SET GOALS AND BE CONSISTENT
Indoor Cycling is a great way to burn fat calories while increasing lean body weight. Using the RevMaster Pilot and a heart rate monitor is the most effective way to monitor your RevMaster workout and to achieve your fitness goals.
FREQUENCY
The number of times per week that you engage in aerobic exercise depends on what your goals are and your current fitness level. Work towards a goal of doing indoor cycling at least 3 to 5 days per week.
WARM UP
Pedal slowly and at a low resistance at first, gradually increasing your pedal speed until you feel the muscles in your legs begin to relax. Slowly increase your pedaling and if you are using a heart rate monitor, increase your heart rate to about 110-120 beats per minute.
DURATION
A 30 minute workout with 10 minutes warm-up and 10 minutes cool-down, five days a week, will result in noticeable improvement in physical conditioning.
INTENSITY
To achieve the greatest cardiovascular benefit, and to see the most improvement in weight loss and tone, you must raise your heart rate into your target zone. Your target zone is generally between 55 to 85% of your maximum heart rate. Using a heart rate monitor is the best way to monitor the intensity of your workout and to achieve your target heart rate goals.
COOL-DOWN
Over 5 to 10 minutes, gradually lower your heart rate by slowly decreasing your cycling intensity. This allows your muscles to begin the process of recovery which will make your next workout easier. If you are using a heart rate monitor, lower your heart rate to to below 110 beats per minute.
USE THE REVMASTER PILOT FOR PERSONAL FEEDBACK
The LeMond RevMaster Pilot is the best way to get personal feedback on your workout and help you train more effectively. An exclusive RevMaster accessory, the Pilot measures your time, distance, and cadence as you cycle - as well as providing feedback on calories burned and heart rate when a Polar® compatible heart rate chest strap is worn. For more on the RevMaster Pilot, click here.