Terms

Question 1

what does ‘RPM’ stand for

Answer 1

revolutions per minute

Question 2

explain RPM

Answer 2

measures each time ONE foot completes a revolution

Question 3

what is the absolute lowest and highest RPM

Answer 3

lowest = 60 (less tension)
highest= 110 (more tension

Question 4

what does ‘RPE’ stand for

Answer 4

revolutions of perceived exertion

Question 5

explain RPE

Answer 5

used to determine how hard one is working (if can’t find heart rate) - monitoring intensity

Question 6

how to know RPE levels (explain to riders)

Answer 6

breathe, ability to maintain speed, tolerate intensity

Question 7

example of exampling training zone (7)

Answer 7

difficult, feeling more fatigued, could not sustain for over 30 mins, only short sentences

Question 8

what does ‘SAID’ stand for

Answer 8

specific adaptation [to the] imposed demand

Question 9

explain ‘SAID’

Answer 9

part you wish to improve (muscle strength, speed) - the body adapts specifically to the types of stress/demands placed upon it

Question 10

define ‘FITT formula’

Answer 10

frequency, intensity, time, type

Question 11

define ‘AEROBIC’

Answer 11

-moderate intensity
-long duration (2+ mins)
-work rest 1:1
-[RPE 6-8]

Question 12

define ‘ANAEROBIC’

Answer 12

• high intensity
  -short duration (-1 min)
  -work rest 1:3 - 1:4
  -RPE 8-10
  (EX- hard, harder, hardest)

Question 13

define work:rest [example]

Answer 13

4 mins of rest, 4 mins of work [1:1]. aerobic

or 20 secs work, 60 rest [1:3] anaerobic