Cycling instructors must know that throughout any workout there must be a warm up and cool down phase of every indoor cycling class. Novice cyclists who are new to the indoor cycling program are notorious for not warming up before rides or cooling down and stretching afterwards. It’s easy to jump on a bike in class and start off class with intense riding however when you limit or rush your warm up it can cause injuries, sore leg muscles, and make you feel short of breath throughout the ride. Warming up and cooling down will improve your performance on the bike and reduce the risk of injury. There are many other benefits to warming up, cooling down, and stretching: * Makes muscles loose and relaxed while reducing the risk of joint and bone injuries. *Relieves the tension and stress of muscles, ligaments and joints, throughout the body while reducing post-ride stiffness and soreness. *Increases circulation bringing extra oxygen and nourishment [...]