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Darren Lee addresses the new trends popping up around the indoor cycling world and discusses why they are both useless and dangerous.

Don't be fooled by the title of this blog, Darren does NOT spend the next 300 words talking specifically about long jumping in a blog about cycling, but rather discusses how to improve many aspects of sport performance by including cycle training in your preparation for those sports.

From saddle soreness to the infamous numb bum, there are a number of minor drawbacks when choosing a bike for your fitness needs. Darren Lee walks us through a few basic stretches that he includes after every ride to avoid any discomfort.

Whether it’s a two-week planned holiday to the beach or moderate respiratory infection, there is nothing worse than seeing your hard-fought gains fading away because of everyday situations. Karyn Silenzi assures us that these setbacks are temporary and occur at various rates.

You may, or may not, be so familiar with the term FTP, so Darren Lee is here to dive deep into what FTP is… and isn’t! Darren explains FTP in the way it should be used and how you can get the most out of using FTP as a training metric.

Darren Lee talks about the dark side of social media fitness influencers and the importance of knowledge when talking about fitness and health.

Darren Lee walks us through why we use the metric data point unique to CicloZone that we call CicloZone Output Level % (COL%)

Darren Lee talks us through his top exercises one should be doing to improve their cycling.

Scott Davies talks about he got introduced to CicloZone through a virtual spin class and how he is now so addicted to it that he has invested in a new bike!

After a significant drop in fitness, Gareth Winter restarts his fitness journey and advises others that it is never to late to hit reset and reinvent yourself

Karyn Silenzi explains how Watts/kilo is a great equaliser that provides a standardised metric to compare riders of different body composition to one another.

Karyn Silenzi- Intensity Factor (IF) is key to understanding the relative difficulty level and how you can use it to compare the training efficacy of your rides

In her series 'Understanding Metrics', Karyn Silenzi explains what your 'Average Watts' metric really means, why it matters and when it is important to use it.

Gareth Winter recounts how indoor cycling sessions with CicloZone have led to new-found muscle in his legs that has converted into speed when cycling on the road

Sarah Davis recounts her experience of swapping her cheap indoor bike for an indoor turbo trainer using her cheap outdoor bike, and being filmed doing so!

Karyn Silenzi explains why taking enough recovery following a target-specific drill is needed to be able to hit those power targets or those effort levels again

Karyn Silenzi explains how training below the threshold is critical to performance and how it trains your body to use a larger ratio of fat to carbohydrates

Kerry Orton shares her post-op progress, being spurred on by increased fitness levels and the boost in her mental wellbeing, while embracing the 'climb'.

CicloZone founder & CEO Darren Lee introduces CicloZone's COL Rating & explains how it is your personal training profile guide, based on your own performance.

Gareth Winter gives advice on breaking through a plateau by taking recovery from cycling workout sessions seriously, as it is the key to sustainable fitness.

Sarah Davis finds her favourite CicloZone Cycling class- the Quick Calorie Burner, and is thrilled with the rush of endorphins she feels in every class

Kerry Orton recounts the advantages of creating a sense of accountability and being a part of the CicloZone community while providing an update on her rehab

If you want to complete structured training sessions and intervals as part of your wider training plan, indoor cycling is perfect even during Spring and Summer

CicloZone CEO Darren Lee inspires you to create a plan that enables you to make your objective tangible, fuel your motivation and give you a sense of purpose

Karyn Silenzi how power meters & the development of Andrew Coggan's Power Training Levels revolutionised Cycle Training, helping people train more effectively

Kerry Orton talks about how setting achievable long term goals, taking enough time to recover, puts her in the right mindset to tackle the next CicloZone class

Karyn Silenzi explains the various metrics of power cycling- Watts, FTP & Lactate Threshold, and how to use them achieve higher and precise levels of fitness

Starting at what was the bottom for him, Gareth Winter trained with CicloZone's coach-led classes to regain his power-to-weight ratio to reach close to his goal

As someone who is both busy and lazy, Sarah Davis inspires beginners who are afraid of keeping up with their classes and trainers with great example and advise.

Tonu Robinson talks about how the introduction of FTP on CicloZone was a game-changer for him and how he has improved his fitness by boosting his FTP.

Karyn Silenzi gives advise on what you need to have, including pieces of equipment, to get the most out of your indoor cycling experience. Get in the Zone!

Find out your Functional Threshold Power (FTP), which is used to establish your personalised performance metrics that are now available in real-time.

To celebrate the release of new in-app features, CicloZone founder & CEO, Darren Lee, offers an extension on the free trial for another month to early adopters

Understanding Cadence, Different Cycling Cadences, the Benefits of Training at Different Cadences & how CicloZone caters to your Cadence Requirements every time

Understanding Functional Threshold Power, how you can identify your FTP in CicloZone & ensuring that you ride at your optimum level on all your CicloZone Rides

Cycling allows you to train with Power Profiles of different intensities and intervals to optimise physical gains and avoid burnout within a training period.