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Indoor Cycling Instructor

Category - Unsafe Movements

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Cycling with only one pedal at a time is:
  1. A very effective method to isolate the muscles of one leg.
  2. A useful way to develop technique by allowing participants to concentrate on each part of the pedal stroke.
  3. Suitable only for experienced road cyclists.
  4. Dangerous and not appropriate for spin classes.
Explanation
Answer: D - Cycling with only one pedal at a time is dangerous and not appropriate for spin classes. While experienced road cyclists may use this technique on road bikes fitted to turbo trainers, spin bikes do not have a free hub and so this movement is not safe. Pedaling with one foot against the weight of the flywheel creates much more strain on the hip, knee and muscles of the leg than on a road bike and turbo trainer, and can lead to joint or muscle injuries.
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