AAAI/ISMA Spin Certification Questions
n answers graded A+ passed
5-10min - correct answer ✔✔how long should warm-up be?
25-45min - correct answer ✔✔how long should the training segment be?
5-8 segments - correct answer ✔✔how many segments for endurance?
8+ segments - correct answer ✔✔how many segments for interval/speedwork
5-10min - correct answer ✔✔how long should the cool down be?
10-15 sec hold - correct answer ✔✔how long do you hold each stretch for
flexibility increase?
80 RPM (moderate to light resistance) - correct answer ✔✔ideal cadence for
beginners
Less airflow, quicker fatigue, more heat accumulation, less heat dissipation -
correct answer ✔✔indoor cycling characteristics
, explain flywheel - correct answer ✔✔what's the first thing to explain before they
get on the bike?
never adjust seat/handlebar while on bike - correct answer ✔✔do you adjust seat
or handlebar while on bike?
seat height - correct answer ✔✔what is the most essential adjustment?
active recovery - correct answer ✔✔replenishes energy and glycogen levels
you should avoid low handlebars if you have back problems, and instead adjust
them to a higher height - correct answer ✔✔what height should your handlebars
be if you have back problems?
talk test - correct answer ✔✔What is the easiest but least scientific method of
measuring cardiorespiratory exercise intensity?
avoid low cadence/high resistance if you have knee problems; instead stick to
moderate cadence, low resistance - correct answer ✔✔what adjustments should
you make if you have knee problems?
Pedals at 12 and 6, 3 and 9 - correct answer ✔✔proper rate of movement
downward tilt prevents pressure on the anterior perineum - correct answer
✔✔what can you do to create more comfort in the saddle?
n answers graded A+ passed
5-10min - correct answer ✔✔how long should warm-up be?
25-45min - correct answer ✔✔how long should the training segment be?
5-8 segments - correct answer ✔✔how many segments for endurance?
8+ segments - correct answer ✔✔how many segments for interval/speedwork
5-10min - correct answer ✔✔how long should the cool down be?
10-15 sec hold - correct answer ✔✔how long do you hold each stretch for
flexibility increase?
80 RPM (moderate to light resistance) - correct answer ✔✔ideal cadence for
beginners
Less airflow, quicker fatigue, more heat accumulation, less heat dissipation -
correct answer ✔✔indoor cycling characteristics
, explain flywheel - correct answer ✔✔what's the first thing to explain before they
get on the bike?
never adjust seat/handlebar while on bike - correct answer ✔✔do you adjust seat
or handlebar while on bike?
seat height - correct answer ✔✔what is the most essential adjustment?
active recovery - correct answer ✔✔replenishes energy and glycogen levels
you should avoid low handlebars if you have back problems, and instead adjust
them to a higher height - correct answer ✔✔what height should your handlebars
be if you have back problems?
talk test - correct answer ✔✔What is the easiest but least scientific method of
measuring cardiorespiratory exercise intensity?
avoid low cadence/high resistance if you have knee problems; instead stick to
moderate cadence, low resistance - correct answer ✔✔what adjustments should
you make if you have knee problems?
Pedals at 12 and 6, 3 and 9 - correct answer ✔✔proper rate of movement
downward tilt prevents pressure on the anterior perineum - correct answer
✔✔what can you do to create more comfort in the saddle?
