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MUSIC EXPERIENCE
Music has the ability to influence the mind and the emotions of a listener, often producing a physical
response, and it is an extremely important component of indoor cycling classes. Music should motivate
and inspire a rider and serve as the “road map” for a workout by reflecting or corresponding with a
particular terrain or drill. The more comfortable an instructor is with his or her choice of music, the
better a class will be overall.
Research has shown that the combination of music and exercise produces positive results by improving
respiratory function, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, increasing mental fluidity and even
reducing anxiety. In short, when the brain receives a constant stimulation, operating efficiency is much
higher.
Listening to music while exercising has also been found to create an increased sense of motivation:
distracting the mind while increasing heart rate.
Music also plays a very important role related to rhythm or cadence work. The right choice of music will
help instructors manage the tempo of the workout and allow each rider to individualize his or her work by
varying the resistance and cadence to keep up with the tempo.
MUSIC TERMINOLOGY
• Beats per minute (BPM) is the term used to describe the tempo of music
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To determine the beats per minute, count the downbeats in a song for 15 seconds and multiply by four
• Most songs have a steady beat and riders can pedal to slow, moderate or fast music speeds
• Begin with music tempos around 130 beats per minute, increasing or decreasing the BPM based on
the workout format
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It is not a requirement that riders pedal exactly to BPM; beats per minute should be used only as a guide
• There is a close relationship between the cadence (RPM) and the musical beat (BPM)
• The M Series display shows RPM (cadence) in every moment, allowing for changes in cadence and
rhythm (increase and decrease) without the need to follow the musical rhythm
PSYCHOLOGY
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