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2 DAY LEVEL 2 TRAINING: Body Positioning, updated content incorporating the latest insights

DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVE

The Torke Cycling Body Positioning course is designed for those who are already familiar with traditional, standard methods of bike fitting and who are looking for a complementary and consistently more accurate approach to understanding the optimization of individual bike positioning.

CONTENT

Content

Micro-adapters/Macro-adopters - University of Utah theory of bikefit versus middle-aged reality
Pre-Screening – Useful Flexibility Tests
Foot Placement Across Pedal Axis - Plyometric or Personal Preferences vs Force Direction.
Cleat positioning for certain seating positions. Plantar/dorsi flexed feet and cleat position
Introduction to the theory and practice of cleat position between 1st Metatarsal head and metatarsal.
Crank length - torque, power and power. Hip bend.
Leg Extension – The Effects of Under- and Over-Extension and Key Indicators for Selecting an Individually Appropriate Saddle Height
Pelvic rotation in spinal flexia
Shoulder and arm extension
Balancing gravity and aerodynamic, postural and performance implications of position

Practical part

Practical learning of functional test methods for assessing correct saddle position and assessing a moving body.
Introducing saddle shape selection, ideal benefits and common problems. Pelvicopathy and properties of the bicycle.

Practical learning of saddle back position determination for road / cross / TT
Scope and drop selection of handlebars - functional implications
Practical learning session based on finding a person's functional limitations and choosing an X/Y handlebar position for the road bike

TEACHERS

• Tony Corke
• Niels Heuvelman

APPROACH

The Body Positioning course aims to significantly increase knowledge, critical thinking, skills and methods in the practical application of bike fitting for individual cyclists. This course provides the time to get individuals to a point where they can confidently apply the world's leading bike fitting for positioning the contact points with the bike.

The training consists of 1 part theoretical background (about 40%) and a large part practical work. During the practical work, the group is divided into 1, 2 or 3 groups. The participants are also the test subjects so that each participant can experience the individual adjustments.

During the training, different working methods are used, both work on someone's own bicycle (using an adjustable stem), but also on a fit bike / size cycle. This gives the participants insight into the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.

Several commonly used technologies are available during the training (saddle pressure, motion capture, etc,...) but given the neutrality of the training, these are not actively used in the process. However, additional explanation or a demo can be provided to show how certain technologies can be of added value.

Be included in the training

- Any materials used during the fit
- 30 days free use of the Cyclefit software program
- A simple lunch
- Access to our extensive database of images to be used on website and in reports (from business to consumer use only)

CERTIFICATION

This course has been certified by the IBFI.
By taking this course you will earn 80 IBFI points.

CANCELLATION POLICY

You can cancel without charge up to 14 calendar days before the course starts. If you unsubscribe in time and in writing (by e-mail), the registration fee will be refunded; if you cancel after this date or if you are not present during the course, the registration fee will remain due in full.