Define Indoor Cycling correct answers Indoor cycling has been around for decades originating
with the outdoor cyclist wishing to avoid inclement weather. The cyclist would set up their road
bikes on rollers like a hamster wheel and train indoors during the bad winter months. Other
means of training indoors that still remain in use today are stationary bikes and ergometers. The
cyclist would even use music to help him/her pace the ride.
What are the Benefits of Indoor Cycling? correct answers 1. Improved Cardiorespiratory Fitness
2. Improved Core Strength
3. Improved Upper and Lower Body Muscular Endurance
4. Improved Speed, Endurance, and Power
5. Reduces Resting Heart Rate
6. Reduces Blood Pressure
7. Through Anaerobic Training:
a. greater efficiency
b. allows one to grow outside of comfort zone and explore new territory
c. higher caloric expenditure
8. Metabolic pathways are optimized through interval training to enhance interest and adherence.
9. Great alternative modality of exercise for those with orthopedic limitations to weight bearing
exercises
10. Reduces body fat while increasing lean body mass
11. Relieves stress and increases beta-endorphins
12. Concentration and focus are maximized
13. Can be performed indoors during inclement weather
History of Indoor Cycling correct answers Indoor cycling has been around for decades
originating with the outdoor cyclist wishing to avoid inclement weather. The cyclist would set up
their road bikes on rollers like a hamster wheel and train indoors during the bad winter months.
,Other means of training indoors that still remain in use today are stationary bikes and
ergometers. The cyclist would even use music to help him/her pace the ride.
In 1995, indoor cycling was introduced to the fitness industry for group fitness. A team of group
exercise specialists and psychologists including biomechanics and sport psychologists developed
indoor cycling as an activity that is based on science, safety for the masses, analysis of body
alignment, and conservative exercise progression. Some programs focus on choreography while
others focus on visualization. The FiTOUR Indoor Cycling program focuses on both
choreography and visualization as tools to achieve the most efficient ride and obtain fitness
results.
Indoor cycling continues to gain popularity as a great way to adhere to the commitment to stay in
shape and perfect cycling techniques.
In addition, there are those who prefer to train aerobically without undue stress to their joints.
Indoor cycling fits this profile or need.
Now this sport is attracting fit and not so fit individuals to find another way to burn calories,
increase heart rate and enjoy a fun filled hour of fitness.
Indoor cycling has been around for decades, originating with who? correct answers with the
outdoor cyclist wishing to avoid inclement weather
-cyclist would set up their road bikes on rollers like a hamster wheel and train indoors during the
bad winter months
What are other means of indoor cycle training that still remain in used today? correct answers
stationary bikes and ergometers
*cyclist would even use music to help him/her pace the ride
When was indoor cycling introduced to the fitness industry for group fitness? correct answers
1995
, Who introduced indoor cycling in 1995? correct answers a team of group exercise specialists and
psychologists including biomechanics and sport psychologists
Indoor cycling was developed as an activity that is based on what? correct answers 1. science
2. safety for the masses
3. analysis of body alignment
4. conservative exercise progression
What does the FiTOUR Indoor Cycling program focus on? correct answers choreography and
visualization as tools to achieve efficient ride and obtain fitness results
What profile or need does indoor cycling fit? correct answers those who prefer to train
aerobically without undue stress to their joints
Anatomy Definition correct answers the structure of the human body
Striated or Skeletal Muscle correct answers the anatomical structure that provides the force
necessary to move the body
Myology correct answers the study of muscles
Bone correct answers the anatomical structure that provides support, movement, and protection
for the body
Osteology correct answers the study of bones
Cranium correct answers the skull especially the part enclosing the brain