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High cadence wind trainer sessions

These sessions are for when you need a high cadence session on the indoor trainer. These sessions are based around using the cateye windtrainer, and the "%" figures relate to percentage gradient loading - which many other trainers can also simulate.

To get the correct time (or distance) for your specific work out, chose the appropriate number of times to repeat each set (most have a range). You may also cut the main sets down proportionally, or skip some of the sets if you need. To add a little more variety, you may even mix sets from different workouts.

One leg drills: For these, pedal with only one leg! It is usually easiest to rest the other leg on the windtrainer - where it is attached to the rear wheel. Try to the pedal action as smooth as possible - the windtrainer should be making a consistent sound. If you have a "dead" (no power) in your pedal stroke, you will notice it with a distinct change in speed (and sound). These drills should only be done for short durations initially, and under quite easy loads. The main focus is on good technique.

 

Session #1

8-10 min warm up  
4-8min 1 leg drills  
4 min spin (100rpm)/ 1min easy repeat 3-6 times
3 min spin (105rpm)/ 1min easy
2 min spin (110rpm)/ 1min easy
0-4x 10 fast spin on 1min  
3-6min easy   

Session #2

8-10 min warm up  
4-6min 1 leg drills  
3-5x(2:30 spin/30sec easy) 100 rpm
2-4x(30sec standing/30sec seated) 60-70rpm
3-5x(1:30 spin/30sec easy) 105 rpm
2-4x(30sec standing/30sec seated) 60-70rpm
3-5x(30sec spin/30sec easy) 115 rpm
2-4x(30sec standing/30sec seated) 60-70rpm
3-6min easy