Benefits Of Indoor Cycling For Female Runners

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    When you incorporate cross training into your schedule, how does it help your running?

    • It has actually been found that cross training slows down runners.
    • It makes you more prone to injuries when you cross train.
    • It allows you to continue training if you are injured, while at the same time helping the healing process.
    • It does not help.
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You will now test your knowledge on cross training, specifically indoor cycling, and then ways it can help you become a better runner!

Benefits Of Indoor Cycling For Female Runners - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    What is the most common mistake runners make when cardiovascular system training is used?

    • They train at the same intensity; never mixing up their workouts.

    • They train too often and refuse to rest

    • They give up too easily when it gets harder.

    Correct Answer
    A. They train at the same intensity; never mixing up their workouts.
    Explanation
    The most common mistake runners make when cardiovascular system training is used is training at the same intensity and never mixing up their workouts. This can lead to a plateau in fitness levels and hinder progress. Varying the intensity and type of workouts is important to challenge the cardiovascular system and improve overall performance.

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  • 3. 

    How long should runners devote to cross training per week?

    • 4 hours per week

    • 2 hours per week

    • 1 hour per week

    • 30 minutes per week

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 hours per week
    Explanation
    Runners should devote 2 hours per week to cross training. Cross training is important for runners as it helps to improve overall fitness, prevent injuries, and enhance performance. By engaging in activities such as swimming, cycling, or strength training for 2 hours per week, runners can work different muscle groups, improve cardiovascular endurance, and maintain a balanced fitness level. This allows for adequate recovery time while still reaping the benefits of cross training.

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  • 4. 

    How often should you incorporate cross training into your running schedule?

    • 1 day per week

    • 2 days per week

    • 1-2 days per week

    • No cross training.

    Correct Answer
    A. 1-2 days per week
    Explanation
    Cross training should be incorporated into a running schedule 1-2 days per week. This is because cross training allows runners to engage in different activities that complement their running and work different muscle groups. It helps to prevent overuse injuries, improve overall fitness, and enhance performance. By including cross training in their schedule, runners can maintain a balanced training regimen and improve their running efficiency.

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    Indoor cycling is a benefit because you will strengthen your __________, ___________ and ___________, which can prevent injury and make you a stronger and more fit runner as a result.

    Correct Answer
    legs, glutes and hips
    Explanation
    Indoor cycling is beneficial because it helps to strengthen the legs, glutes, and hips. These muscles play a crucial role in running, and by strengthening them through indoor cycling, you can prevent injuries and become a stronger and fitter runner.

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  • 6. 

    In terms of the cardiovascular system and cross training intensity, Fitnessanywhere.com named three different types of intensities that should be used when training. Name these three intensities and give a brief description.

  • 7. 

    Using no more than five sentences, briefly explain indoor cycling.

  • 8. 

    List three advantages for your cardiovascular system that you, as a runner, can benefit from through indoor cycling.

  • 9. 

    Provide three reasons how you can increase your leg strength and speed by incorporating indoor cycling into your training program. 

  • 10. 

    Explain how runners can recover from an injury, just by taking an indoor cycling class.

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