Indoor cycling instructors often say they are "teaching class". Usually there isn't a theme -- just a random workout set to music. What I hate the most is the routine where we rapidly and seemingly randomly transition between positions 1, 2, and 3.
It's interesting to see some people pedaling at a zillion rpm (with practically no resistance). What's up with that?
One of our class leaders is also the club owner. I don't necessarily agree with all the routines (like what's referred to as "freezes". He even pulls out his "favorite" DVD and has members balance it on their head. For a long time.)
However, he does a *lot* of things right. He knows all of our names and he calls us out. He thanks us for coming. He has mini competitions between rows or between the "boys and girls" that seems quite effective. (Sometimes he picks on someone and sends them "up the road", only to be "chased down". He's loud too -- and we really work hard in there!
One of my favorite instructors, the "Helenator" (my nickname for her), no longer works at the gym. She was the 80s disco queen and you knew you were in for a good workout when she says to "turn it up 6 turns!!!"
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>It's interesting to see some people pedaling at a zillion rpm (with practically no resistance). What's up with that?
Pure cardio! It is actually kinda hard to do, I just about bounce off the trainer if there is no resistance. Also, if you are racing, you have to have leg speed in order to react to speed changes (attacks). Plus, climbing is actually easier when you are turning the pedals (not that I would know). Yes, I know Mr/Mz speed feet probably isn't a racer.
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