
In this session, dive into the key components of intensity, exploring how heart rate, Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE), and power contribute to a rider’s experience. You’ll also gain insights into different ride styles, including Ride, Rush, Ride Race, and Ride Rhythm, to help you tailor your sessions to varied rider needs. The workshop will then focus on the three essential pillars of being a great instructor; knowledge, cueing and connecting. A great refresher, this session will keep your riders energized and powering through every workout.
Key Takeaways
- Review the benefits of using a combination of Ride by Color(tm), heart rate, RPE, and power to adjust workout intensity for different riders.
- Explore various cycling ride styles (Ride, Rush, Ride Race, Ride Rhythm) to create engaging sessions.
- Improve your teaching with the three pillars of cueing, connecting, and sharing and acquiring knowledge for impactful cycling.
Krista Popowych

Krista Popowych, B.HKin, continues to inspire fitness leaders, trainers and managers around the globe with her motivating and inspiring sessions. She is the Global Director of Group Education for Keiser, a three-time canfitpro Canadian Fitness Presenter of the Year and an IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year winner. Krista has shown an outstanding commitment to fitness education. She is an Integrated Movement Specialist for Balanced Body and she published a book, Partner Workouts, with Human Kinetics. Krista is also the co-creator of The Ride by Keiser and The Ride Studio by Keiser, bringing on-demand and virtual indoor cycling to homes and studios world-wide.
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