“If you know the watts/ joules put into the bike, you can fine-tune training and weight management goals to guarantee results” SARAH MORELLI Director of Athleticum and Precor master trainer
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he challenge for operators has always been providing measurable and real results. Until recently there have been limited options for displaying true data. Only 15-20 per cent of members
Refined technology allows operators to show measurable results wear heart rate watches and the rest often have to rely on the RPE scale to rate their perceived exertion. So what’s changed? Thanks to more refined technology that accelerates the accuracy of straingauge measurement, we can use watts to calculate work, force, time, distance, angular velocity and, in turn, kilojoules – mechanical energy – to measure actual workload on the bike for each rider. In
“Having good technique reduces your risk of injury and means you can get the most out of your workout”
Trainers who monitor rider technique can help prevent injury
simple terms, if you know the amount of watts/joules put into the bike during a class, you can fine-tune training and weight management goals to guarantee results. Precor’s SPINPower® programme enables users to track the amount of work needed to challenge their body, and allows riders to be their own coach by providing biometric feedback and recording their training results for future classes.
STEVE MARSHALL UK sales manager, Wattbike
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ne of the most important aspects for anyone getting on any bike – be that indoor or outdoor – is technique. Technique is key for ensuring that any exercise remains safe and effective, but it can often be overlooked in cycling. On the face of it cycling looks like a pretty simple body movement, but it’s not. Having good technique reduces your risk of injury and means that you can get the most out of your workout. Wattbike’s Polar View assists good technique by telling you which muscles you’re working and which you’re not. For example, if the bike indicates you have a weakness from your glutes in the revolution, you can head straight over to the weights area of your gym to work on those squats. The Polar View also gives you a left/ right leg balance indicator so you can see which leg is working harder and adapt your technique accordingly. healthclubmanagement.co.uk August 2017
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