AAAI/ISMA SPIN CERTIFICATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
5-10min - ANSWER-how long should warm-up be?
25-45min - ANSWER-how long should the training segment be?
5-8 segments - ANSWER-how many segments for endurance?
8+ segments - ANSWER-how many segments for interval/speedwork
5-10min - ANSWER-how long should the cool down be?
10-15 sec hold - ANSWER-how long do you hold each stretch for flexibility increase?
80 RPM (moderate to light resistance) - ANSWER-ideal cadence for beginners
Less airflow, quicker fatigue, more heat accumulation, less heat dissipation - ANSWER-
indoor cycling characteristics
explain flywheel - ANSWER-what's the first thing to explain before they get on the bike?
never adjust seat/handlebar while on bike - ANSWER-do you adjust seat or handlebar
while on bike?
seat height - ANSWER-what is the most essential adjustment?
active recovery - ANSWER-replenishes energy and glycogen levels
you should avoid low handlebars if you have back problems, and instead adjust them to
a higher height - ANSWER-what height should your handlebars be if you have back
problems?
talk test - ANSWER-What is the easiest but least scientific method of measuring
cardiorespiratory exercise intensity?
quads and glutes - ANSWER-which muscles contribute most to overall power output
-one hand off handlebars
-pedal backwards
-using hand position 3 while seated
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE
5-10min - ANSWER-how long should warm-up be?
25-45min - ANSWER-how long should the training segment be?
5-8 segments - ANSWER-how many segments for endurance?
8+ segments - ANSWER-how many segments for interval/speedwork
5-10min - ANSWER-how long should the cool down be?
10-15 sec hold - ANSWER-how long do you hold each stretch for flexibility increase?
80 RPM (moderate to light resistance) - ANSWER-ideal cadence for beginners
Less airflow, quicker fatigue, more heat accumulation, less heat dissipation - ANSWER-
indoor cycling characteristics
explain flywheel - ANSWER-what's the first thing to explain before they get on the bike?
never adjust seat/handlebar while on bike - ANSWER-do you adjust seat or handlebar
while on bike?
seat height - ANSWER-what is the most essential adjustment?
active recovery - ANSWER-replenishes energy and glycogen levels
you should avoid low handlebars if you have back problems, and instead adjust them to
a higher height - ANSWER-what height should your handlebars be if you have back
problems?
talk test - ANSWER-What is the easiest but least scientific method of measuring
cardiorespiratory exercise intensity?
quads and glutes - ANSWER-which muscles contribute most to overall power output
-one hand off handlebars
-pedal backwards
-using hand position 3 while seated
