Performance Pedal is an indoor cycling performance-based training program within a group environment. Using sports proven training principles and designed to accomplish specific objectives with optimal results, these progressive workouts, which include detailed instructions on ride position, intensity and duration, keep the rider engaged and focused on their individual goals. With creative structure, variety every week, visualization and energizing music, there is no time for boredom. Bringing the best elements of motivating group exercise together with an individuals ability to participate at their own level of fitness to improve muscular endurance, build power & speed, increase aerobic capacity, refine pedal efficiency, and develop a greater level of confidence. You will look forward to the challenge of each new structured training session and see the results! Participants can expect assessment of their cycling specific strengths & weaknesses and related training strategies, discussion on training methodology and an awareness of effort/intensities/zones which can be translated to outdoor riding.
Active Life Conditioning has 11 Schwinn AC Sport and PRO Spin Bikes. These bikes are preferred by competitive cyclists and indoor-rider enthusiasts because they are chain driven (feel like a bike), use a magnetic resistance which allows you to gauge your pedal stroke and have consistency for each bike ride. For more details see.
http://schwinnequipment.com/bikes/ac-sport/
Coach Stephanie Martinek has a BSc from the University of Guelph and 10 years Indoor Cycling Instruction under her belt. Cycling has been a big part of Steph's life including 15 years of recreational and competitive racing.
While living in Whistler Steph was a CASI level 2 snowboard instructor where she was awarded instuctor of the year. Her passion for cycling and coaching combined with her experience both indoor and outdoor make Steph an amazing addition to the Active Life team.
Some career highlights include:
Mountain Bike Racing:
-1st place at 2005 World Masters '05
-Overall Provincial Series Champion Elite Women 2004
-2004/2005 Top 5 Canada Cup Elite Women.
Road Racing:
-Provincial Races (O-Cups & others),
-2nd age categorie and 3rd overall female Centurion 2010
-1st age category Centurion 2011
Snowboarding:
-1st North American Kokanee Cross Am Championships
A 5 week training session will begin Thursday November 17.
Training sessions will be offered Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm, Saturdays 930-1030am and Sundays 9-10:15am from Thurs Nov 17 through to Sunday December 18.
Cost 1x/week
Investment for a new Active Life participant- $95 + Hst
Investment for a returning Active Life participant -$75+Hst
This includes 5 sessions and a private 15 minute cycling injury screen (for new participants) with Steph.
Cost 2x/week
Investment for a new Active Life participant-$170 +Hst
Investment for a returning Active Life participant-$150 +Hst
This includes 10 sessions and a private 15 minute cycling injury screen (for new participants) with Steph.
