Information and tips on indoor cycling
VO2max intervals on the indoor trainer: workout examples and signs to adjust the load
High-intensity training is among the most effective stimuli for improving cycling performance. Among these, VO2max intervals on the indoor trainer stand out because they allow you to work close to the body’s maximum oxygen uptake, a key variable in any cyclist’s aerobic capacity.
Trainer mat: what it adds and how to choose one for a premium setup
When setting up an indoor cycling space at home, it’s common to focus on the most visible pieces of equipment. The trainer, the bike, or the training platform are usually the stars of the setup.
Cycling power zones: how to calculate and apply them indoors
Understanding the different types of cycling training and what each one is for helps you decide which zones to work in each session and how to distribute the training load.
Ideal cadence on the trainer: how to train it and which metrics to monitor
When training indoor cycling, it’s common to focus on power, session duration, or heart rate. However, there’s another variable that directly affects pedaling efficiency and muscle fatigue: the ideal cadence on the trainer. Understanding how it works and how to train it helps improve pedaling technique and get more out of every session.
How to Use a Heart Rate Monitor in Indoor Cycling to Control Intensity
Indoor cycling allows you to train with precision and repeat sessions consistently, but for that training to be truly effective, you need to control intensity. ...
Numbness and Discomfort in Indoor Cycling: Common Causes and Practical Adjustments
Indoor cycling allows you to train consistently and control many training variables, but it also makes certain issues appear more easily than when riding outdo ...
Sweat Management in Indoor Cycling: Protect Your Equipment and Extend Its Lifespan
Indoor cycling allows you to train consistently all year round, but it also requires attention to details that often go unnoticed outdoors. One of the most imp ...
Smartbike for Multiple Users: Quick Adjustments Without Losing Precision
Indoor cycling at home is no longer an individual activity. It is increasingly common for a single smartbike to be shared by multiple users, whether within a f ...
Indoor ventilation and temperature: avoid overheating while training
Practicing indoor cycling at home is a convenient and effective way to stay fit, but it also presents an important challenge that many people underestimate: he ...
How to Reduce Noise and Vibrations in Your Indoor Cycling Area
Indoor cycling has become one of the most effective and convenient ways to train without leaving home. However, when training takes place in an apartment or sh ...
ANT+ and USB ANT+: a guide to a stable connection for indoor cycling
For those who practice indoor cycling regularly, the quality of the connection between your devices is almost as important as the training itself. A signal dro ...
Bluetooth FTMS in Indoor Cycling: What It Is and Why It Matters
If you train indoor cycling regularly, you’re probably already using training apps, smart trainers, or connected stationary bikes. Even so, you may not be enti ...
How to Identify Overtraining Symptoms in Cycling and How to Prevent Them
Training consistently is essential to improve performance in any sport. However, when intensity or volume exceed the body’s ability to recover, a problem well ...
How to Adjust Your Bike Trainer for More Stable and Efficient Sessions
Indoor cycling has become an increasingly popular option for cyclists of all levels. Training at home makes it possible to maintain fitness, carry out specific ...
Is it good to cycle with hip problems?
The hip is one of the most important joints in the body and, at the same time, one of those that suffers the most over time. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, ...
What Is the Circadian Rhythm and How It Influences Your Cycling Performance
To perform well on the bike, it is not enough to train hard or follow a good plan. The human body functions according to internal cycles that regulate energy, ...
What is the normal heart rate at rest and maximum heart rate?
Heart rate is one of the most important indicators of cardiovascular performance and health, especially for those who exercise regularly. Knowing your normal h ...
What is FTP in cycling, how is it calculated, and why is it key to improving your performance?
If you are taking your first steps in cycling training or want to take your sessions to the next level, you have probably heard of FTP in cycling. These initia ...
How to breathe while cycling to pedal more and improve performance
Breathing is one of the most important and yet most overlooked aspects of cycling. Knowing how to breathe while cycling not only helps you maintain your energy ...
Types of exercise bikes and which one to use for indoor cycling
Choosing the right bike is the first step to enjoying a good workout experience at home. There are different types of exercise bikes, and although they all hav ...
Tips for cycling training when you don’t have much time
It happens to all cyclists: we want to go out for a ride, but work, commitments, or bad weather get in the way. Finding time to train becomes difficult, and we ...
Breathing techniques in cycling to improve your endurance
Breathing correctly is one of the most underrated skills in cycling, both on the road and indoors. The way oxygen is managed during exercise can make the diffe ...
What is polarized training and how can it help cyclists?
Polarized training has become one of the most effective methodologies for improving cycling performance, both on the road and indoors. Unlike traditional metho ...
The new season is here, discover what’s new at ZYCLE!
At ZYCLE, we have kicked off the new season with two major launches that are set to revolutionize home training: the ZBike Infinity and the revamped ZBike 2.0. ...
Cycling training on an empty stomach: Is it advisable? What should you bear in mind?
You've probably heard that exercise is just as important as eating right when it comes to losing weight. In fact, according to some studies, diet accounts for ...
Cross-training in cycling: combine disciplines to improve in every way
Cross-training is very beneficial in countless sports, such as swimming and rowing, but also in exercises such as Pilates or strength training. Even for profes ...
What to eat before and after a spinning class
Many of us have experienced starting a spinning class and feeling exhausted or lacking energy; we even finish the session and head straight to the kitchen to s ...
Cycling before or after weights: when to cycle to maximize results
Preparing for a cycling workout can go beyond just going out for a ride or riding at home on a roller or smart indoor bike. Depending on your goals, it may be ...
Does sweating make you lose weight? We debunk this false belief
Many people wonder if sweating is synonymous with losing weight. In fact, it is one of the most widespread beliefs when it comes to practicing sports or any ph ...
The most common cycling injuries and how to prevent them
Cycling is a sport that is not immune to injuries, as is the case with most sports. However, there are always ways to cycle safely, for example, by working on ...
What is perceived exertion and how can you use it in your training?
In sports, how we feel often influences our performance, beyond the measurements provided by technological devices. Personal sensations determine our ability t ...
Active recovery: What is it and how to do it correctly?
Active recovery plays a very important role in the life of any athlete, especially for those who are preparing to perform at their best and carry out their dai ...
Metabolic training: what is it and why it accelerates fat burning?
In the world of fitness there is a type of training that is gaining more and more prominence for its ability to transform the body, improve health and burn fat ...
Types of bicycle saddle and which one to choose to practice indoor cycling comfortably
When it comes to indoor and outdoor cycling, choosing the right saddle is key to avoid discomfort, improve performance and enjoy your workout. There are severa ...
Where to put the exercise bike at home? Tips for creating your training corner
Choosing the ideal place to place your exercise bike at home, whatever type it is, is key to enjoying an effective and motivating workout. If you are looking t ...
Why I don’t lose weight when using an indoor cycling bike
One of the most frequently asked questions among those who train from home is: Why do I cycle and not lose weight? Despite the constant effort, many people get ...
Exercising in summer: tips for indoor cycling
Indoor cycling has a lot of advantages, of which we have already spoken on occasion. One of the most important is that it offers the possibility of exercising ...
Why do you lose muscle mass? Common causes and how to avoid it
The loss of muscle mass - also known as muscle atrophy - is a process that can affect both sedentary people and athletes if attention is not paid to certain ke ...
What is the metabolic window and why is it so important after exercise?
Cycling, like any sporting discipline, requires planning, perseverance and knowledge. Controlling aspects such as training intensity, rest, hydration and physi ...
How to store your bike at home after your indoor cycling workout
One of the main problems faced by cyclists who want to practice cycling with a trainer is how to store the bike at home, especially if it is small or they have ...
How to gain flexibility and how it can help in cycling
Flexibility has multiple benefits for both physical and mental health, as well as for sport, in general. A complete athlete must have endurance, strength and f ...
How to fight fatigue to give it all in your workouts
Do you feel that you lack energy for your indoor cycling sessions? Do you often feel sleepy and find it hard to find motivation? Fatigue considerably affects o ...
VO2 max in indoor cycling: what it is and how to improve it in your workouts
When training, especially if you are a professional athlete or if you exercise frequently, there are several indicators that you should take into account and t ...
Things to avoid in indoor cycling and the most common cycling errors
Experience makes perfect, and this is something that applies to all aspects of our lives, including sports. Practicing indoor cycling has a lot of benefits for ...
How to run an effective indoor cycling class
Indoor cycling, or indoor cycling, is one of the most complete disciplines available to improve cardiovascular endurance, burn calories and strengthen the lowe ...
Keys to effective strength-based training for cyclists
Strength is one of the most important basic physical qualities there is, since having stronger muscles will allow us, for example, to be faster and more resist ...
The characteristics of indoor cycling music: How to choose the perfect track?
Music plays a very important role in our life and has a lot of benefits, both to relax us and to help us concentrate and, of course, to improve our mood and mo ...
The history of cycling in Spain, competitions and track records
Recently we talked about the history of cycling, how this sport emerged and how it has evolved over time, both competitively and in sports equipment, as is the ...
History of cycling: how the sport came into being and how it has evolved to date
Cycling has undergone a remarkable evolution from its humble beginnings in the 19th century to become one of the most popular and practiced sports disciplines ...
Exercises for cyclists to complement cycling training
Cycling is one of the most complete sports there is and its practice has countless benefits for those who practice it. The key to being a good cyclist is to tr ...
Pedaling while standing or sitting: What is worked in each position and what are the benefits?
In ZYCLE we have talked on occasion about the muscles involved in cycling, as well as the different types of exercise and techniques to work the muscle groups, ...
Bike for arms: What are the benefits?
Cycling is one of the most complete sports because of the large number of muscles involved in each session. However, to what extent is cycling a workout, and a ...



















































