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Indoor Cycling Instructor

Category - Movements

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‘Holds’ refers to a technique in which:
  1. Participants grip the handlebars tightly to maintain a position.
  2. Participants pause within a workout for a brief recovery or rest session.
  3. Participants maintain a cadence for a set period of time.
  4. Participants keep the torso and shoulders as still as possible while pedaling at a slow cadence.
Explanation
Answer: D - ‘Holds’ refers to a technique in which participants keep the torso and shoulders as still as possible while pedaling at a slow cadence. Instructors can use ‘holds’ for short periods, usually 6 to 10 pedal revolutions at a slow cadence to help participants focus on precise pedal rotation. Holds are also effective at targeting the large muscles of the thighs, buttocks, and lower back.
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