Star Trac 727-0083 manual Is Cadence?, Nce Range for Flat Roads 80-110 RPM

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CADENCE FUNDAMENTALS

Is Cadence?

nce is defined as the number of times the pedals revolve per minute, also known as RPM f tions per minute. The safest, most efficient and most realistic cadences are 80–110 RPM f ad and 60–80 RPM for a hill. These ranges are based on studying the cadences of elite cy

llas understanding how the muscles work together to turn the pedals in the most efficient er.

nce Range for Flat Roads: 80-110 RPM.

ing faster than 110 RPM is both unrealistic and counterproductive. The resistance knob on ing® bike is used to increase friction on the flywheel in order to simulate realistic external f ould encounter on an outdoor bike, such as road surfaces, bike weight and wind resistanc

ing Faster Than 110 RPM Is Unrealistic because:

It’s like pedaling very fast in a very low gear—there’s a low power to resistance ratio. It’s wasted energy. If a person pedaled like this on street bike, he/she wouldn’t generate much power or speed.

A skilled cyclist who has worked on her pedal stroke for many years and has trained the nervous system to react quickly is able to pedal efficiently at 100+ rpm for an extended period. Because of his/her strength and ability to overcome the higher resistance at faste speeds, it is said that he/she has a high power to resistance ratio.

ing Faster Than 110 RPM Is Counterproductive because:

No amount of high-cadence/low-resistance pedaling on a Spinning® bike will succeed a training the nervous system properly. The flywheel is doing most of the work.

One won’t achieve his/her performance and weight loss goals. One won’t build leg strength.

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Contents Spinning Computer Star Trac FitnessPage Table of Contents FCC Regulatory Statements Parts List Marketing Statement Regarding Heart Rate Page Specifications How it Works How does the Spinning computer work?Computer Window and Buttons ButtonsInstalling or Replacing Batteries RequiredInstalling or Replacing Batteries cont’d Do I need to Re-sync? Testing for RPM Required EST ProcedureSyncing Mode To SyncingSyncing Process cont’d Wait for 60 seconds Setup Mode Tivate Setup ModeMode options ∙ Gear and Software Version Setup Mode- cont’d Setup Mode- cont’d Installation of Cadence Sensor and Magnet All Spinners Do not over tighten the set screwMounting Computer On Handlebars V-Bikes Mounting Computer On Handlebars Pro 5800 / 6800 / Elite Mounting Computer On Handlebars Elite 6900 and NXT = Weekly M= Monthly No displayWhich heart rate strap works with my Spinning Computer? No heart rateHeart rate drops out Picking up another riders heart rateNo RPM Battery light does not stay on long enoughWhat is the battery life? What does the computer display?Spinning Instructor Education Nce, Resistance And IntensityRate Monitoring Zones Gy Zone Intensity Range PurposeIng Faster Than 110 RPM Is Unrealistic because Is Cadence?Nce Range for Flat Roads 80-110 RPM Ing Faster Than 110 RPM Is Counterproductive becauseOod To Pedal Faster Than 110 RPM? Cing In The SaddleNce Range For Hills 60-80 rpm Page For Choosing An Appropriate Cadence And Resistance Elationship Between Cadence And Resistance Ing The ConceptCadence Drills Nce Drill #1 Teaching The Concept Of Cadence Vs. ResistanceCe Test Ers Erations Spin-UpsPage This page intentionally left blank Ing Ride Profile Time Duration Movement/Cadence Intensity TechniqueRPM . Find the right resistance to maintain a h This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Rev F