elationship Between Cadence And Resistance:
nce, resistance and intensity are interrelated. For any given intensity, there is a correlated ce and resistance combination. In other words, if one knows the intensity (heart rate) he/sh to exercise at, and selects the cadence at which to ride, he/she can find the right resistanc that intensity. Or if given a target intensity and target cadence, one can dial in the right am stance.
er words, for every selected cadence parameter combined with a heart rate range, one sho e to find a resistance that will attain that heart rate. The goal is to find that resistance throu mentation. Remember that on some days the resistance may be slightly different than othe due to factors such as fatigue, stress, overtraining, or medication.
ing The Concept:
llowing examples will help the rider to understand and learn to apply this relationship betw ce, heart rate and intensity.
1.Ride at a steady state heart rate of 75% maximal heart rate (MHR) on a flat road, at a cadence in the range of
2.Now find a moderate to hard seated climb at a cadence of
3.Now suppose the hill just became a little easier, but one wants to maintain the same H 80%. Because it’s still a hill, his/her cadence should not rise above 80 RPM. What does need to do to stay at the same intensity as cadence increases? Answer: reduce the resistance just a little.
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