Life Fitness Pilot II instruction manual Cadence Training, Definition of Cadence

CADENCE TRAINING

Definition of Cadence

How rapidly the cranks are rotated or the rhythm of the ped- al stroke; often referred to as RPM (revolutions per minute).

Concepts using Cadence for training

You can choose the goal of your workout in relation to Resistance, Cadence, and Heart Rate . The intensity of your workout is affected by pedal speed change and the resistance applied. This is quantified as RPE - Relative Perceived Ex- certion)

Resistance	Cadence	Heart Rate	RPE	Feeling
Used
Light	RPM 50-70	35%-50% MHR	1-2	Very easy
Light	RPM 70-90	50%-60% MHR	3-4	Easy
Light	RPM 90-100	60%-70% MHR	5	Steady;
				comfortable
Light	RPM 100-135	70%-85% MHR	6+	Challenging
Moderate	RPM 50-70	55%-65% MHR	4-5	Somewhat
				hard
Moderate	RPM 70-90	65%-75% MHR	5-6	Challenging,
				steady
Moderate	RPM 90-100	75%-85% MHR	6-7	Hard!
Moderate	RPM 100+ 85%-100% MHR		7-10	Very hard;
				chasing
Heavy	RPM 50-60	70%-80% MHR	6-7	Hard; talking
				is hard
Heavy	RPM 60-70	80%-85% MHR	7-8	Very hard;
				pushing
Heavy	RPM 70-80	85%-90% MHR	8-9	Very Hard!!
Heavy	RPM 80+	90%-100% MHR	9-10	Maximal

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