PLAN – a feared four-letter word to some and a breath of fresh air to others. One thing is for sure – fitness professionals rely upon careful planning to create results. Periodization – the concept of … read more

Most instructors and riders are aware of the high caloric burn that takes place during high-intensity cardiovascular training, such as a Spinning® class. However, less commonly known is the fact that … read more

By Stephen Black Making exercise a part of your life is the most important step one can take toward achieving weight loss goals. But in order to really make your workouts effective, you need to p … read more

In recent years, muscle endurance training has suffered the same criticisms as steady-state cardio exercise in the mainstream press. With the mantra “go big or go home” ringing in our ears every ti … read more

By Brooke Hayward It is very important to have a basic understanding of what is being trained in order to accomplish our goals. Are you aware of the four pillars of fitness that make up t … read more

Cross-training is a valuable tool for all athletes, especially those who engage exclusively in resistance training like weight lifting. Weight lifting produces a myriad of adaptations, including muscu … read more

  Take the Quiz > Ask any of the participants in your Spinning® class, and chances are that a few will have already completed a triathlon. The odds are even better those participants either kn … read more

By Kate Amos The leaves are falling, the air is growing colder, and the days are getting shorter, but that doesn’t mean your bike needs to collect dust until spring. With the right attitude and the ri … read more

Take the Quiz > By Chere LucettDrenched with sweat, gasping for air and hoping that timer would just shut up, I end up falling in love with high intensity interval training (HIIT). And here is why … read more

By Kate Amos Part one of this series explored some tips for getting the most out of your pre-workout routine to ensure that your body is working at full capacity. While it’s true that “it’s not about … read more

Take the Quiz >  By Chere LucettYou’ve decided it’s time to start performing a strength training routine. You’ve already kicked around training ideas and programming schematics, and you’ve decided … read more

By Michelle Colvin, Spinning® Master Instructor | United KingdomVO2 sounds complicated but it isn’t. ‘V’ stands for volume and ‘O2’ stands for oxygen. VO2 is the volume or amount of oxygen your body c … read more