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RPM VS SPRINT
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Sprint 6
DECLARATION Sprint 6 is simple. Simple by definition means ‘uncomplicated by design’ so it’s easy to learn, but
OF INTENT
you will find it’s not easy to do.
The Accelerated Warmup kicks you into the Training zone with 2 sets of Power which get all
The Les Mills global family is made up of As a company that leads group fitness systems good to go!
16,000 fitness clubs, 100,000 instructors experiences for millions of people every
and millions of participants from 112 countries day, we walk a fine line between delivering We shift the focus to Pyramid Training which is a feature of this workout. We work up the Pyramid
around the globe. cutting-edge, innovative products and ensuring with a 30 second Sprint, Rest, 60 seconds of Power, Rest, and peak with 90 seconds of Strength
SEPARATED BY GEOGRAPHY, RELIGION, that accepted norms are upheld and respected. followed by a Rest. Then we go down the Pyramid with 60 seconds of Power, Rest, and a 30
RACE, COLOR AND CREED, WE ARE Choosing, licensing and matching second Sprint. We repeat the Pyramid one more time. Simple. The first Pyramid is a real challenge
UNITED IN OUR LOVE OF MOVEMENT, choreography to the right music is a huge so you can imagine what the second Pyramid is like.
MUSIC AND THE PURSUIT OF HEALTHY challenge! We screen the music we use and
LIVING, BOTH FOR OURSELVES AND OUR try to avoid language and references that may
PLANET. cause offense. If we can, sometimes there will We finish with an Extended Tabata. We have 50 seconds Work, 25 seconds Rest, and we do this 5
be an alternative track (at the bottom of the times. Simple. But let’s be honest, none of these are easy!
AT LES MILLS WE BELIEVE IN THE
DIGNITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WITHIN track list) for you to use instead.
OUR COMMUNITY AND STRIVE TO WE EMBRACE OPEN COMMUNICATION The Flush & Stretch form an integral part of our workout so be sure to take full advantage of what
RESPECT THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS WITH OUR GLOBAL FAMILY SO it offers. Rest.
OF ALL. DIFFERENCES OF OPINION CAN BE
EXPRESSED, AND COMPROMISES This workout will maximally tax our aerobic and anaerobic systems burning a huge amount of
In our choice of role models, music and REACHED.
movements we understand that different people calories and getting us super fit in minimal time. The Pyramids and Tabata are done in 20 minutes!
and societies have different standards for dress, ABOVE ALL, WE ARE PASSIONATE
popular culture and dance. ABOUT DELIVERING LIFE-CHANGING Get into Sprint 6, and leave the workout bathing in the EPOC glow and burning calories for hours
FITNESS EXPERIENCES, EVERY TIME, after. Simple!
WE ALSO KNOW THAT WHAT IS EVERYWHERE.
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of the dance in a minimized way. For example, of movement reduction: evidence from dance
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STATE is our State Of Mind; it’s the mindset that we bring to each class.
RPM SPRINT
RPM is 45 minutes of Cardio Peak Training. SPRINT is 30 minutes of High-Intensity Interval SHOW is What We Show our participants in class; it’s how we ‘walk the talk’.
Moderate to high-intensity efforts with active Training (H.I.I.T). Participants spend up to SAY is What We Say to coach and enhance our participants’ experience.
TYPE OF TRAINING
COACHING TOOLS
70-80% max Climbing Resistances. These can also be referred but when we use visualization we refer to other
to as “Gears” but we avoid using “Load” or modes of training, eg “It’s like a heavy squat” or
140 “Weight” – these are reserved for SPRINT. We “Imagine someone pulling you back”.
describe how the Resistance feels by using
60-70% max
muscle pressure or breathing cues such as, Position is simply Sit or Stand, and we vary hip
“The legs are tight and strong” or “The lungs feel and hand positions.
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full”. We also use visualization, eg “The climb is
getting steeper”. Training is Sprint, Power, Strength and Rest. The
50-60% max music is a guide and we can move off the beat:
Pace is Slow, Medium, Fast or On The Beat, and Sprints are as fast as possible, Power is on the
100 we use rhythm cues to enhance these tempos. beat or a bit faster, Strength is on the beat or a bit
slower, and when we Rest we stop moving.
So there you have it! Two programs that may appear similar but are in fact very different. The type of training,
KEY: teaching methods and coaching tools each serve to create the key differences between RPM and SPRINT.
RPM — SPRINT — Use these tools in your next class to ensure each program retains its unique essence.
WORK 1
MUSIC INTERVAL LOAD POSITION TRAINING REPS • Use Layer 1 Setup cues to establish LPT: Load, Position, Training.
• Clarify how many reps are left, count them down.
0:05 INTRO Use this time to set up Moderate – Heavy Load
TRACK TIP
• The last two efforts are where your class will want to check out of the workout. Keep reinforcing
correct Load and Training tempo to make sure they are working hard!
0:00 INTRO Set up Light – Moderate Load. Sprint as fast as you can.
4:29 REST Back to Power, reduce to Moderate – Heavy Load. Remember, we are on the WORK 5
beat or a bit quicker. • Motivate and inspire your class physically and vocally during this last Sprint.
Sit 30secs
4:58 WORK 4 M-H Power
Stand 30secs
TRACK TIP
This is a repeat of Track 2, so you can consider spending more time Floor Coaching. Choose what you
Last Sprint. Set up Light – Moderate Load. You’ve got this! 30 seconds and
5:56 REST think the class needs most: you on or off the bike, more coaching or more motivation. Make sure you
we’re done!
are back on the bike for the final 2 intervals.
6:27 WORK 5 L-M Sit 30secs Sprint
Ask your class to self assess intensity. Do they need to work harder? Add
1:20 REST more Load or increase Training tempo?
WORK 2 & 3
Stand 25secs • Floor Coach these next two efforts.
1:45 WORK 2 M-H Power • Use Layer 2 cues to take the workout to another level. Adjust your coaching to what is happening in
Sit 25secs
the room.
2:36 REST 50 seconds is longer than you think! Work to the end of the effort. • The Load has to push back at you. Strong muscle tension. How fast can you turn the pedal with this
Load?
TRACK FOCUS
Celebrate the amazing effort your class put into the workout!
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