Suzette O'Byrne

A group cycling master trainer with Keiser Cycling since 1996 and is a registered Yoga Alliance teacher at the 500 level. Certification: ACE

Sessions Presented by Suzette O'Byrne

Time Block B - Friday, 8:15-10:05am
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
This action-packed module will utilize numerous training techniques taken directly from the road. In this module, you will ride away with a stronger understanding of cycling elements such as time trailing, drafting and pedal stroke, and how to apply them in the classroom. This will connect indoor cycling to the work of outdoor cycling, bringing your experience to a whole new level. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
Time Block G - Saturday, 9:35-11:25am
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
This module provides instructors with the tools to control power (the amount of work done in a given amount of time by a cyclist). You will learn how to effectively instruct your students to manipulate power using speed, resistance and intensity. Through these techniques, you and your students will have the ability to power up your ride. Repeated as session 240. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA 1
Time Block I - Saturday, 3:15-4:45pm
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
Coming off a cycle can leave you feeling hunched over and stunted. In this module, you will experience multi-segmental stretches, inspired by yoga, that will restore functional posture. These stretches allow the participant to feel extended, open and full of ease. Learn to maximize your time in the usually brief period of the class and also how to safely and effectively incorporate the M3 into your stretches. CEC: ACE 0.1 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0 AFAA 1.5 NSCA-CSCS 0 NSCA-CPT 0 AEA1
Time Block J - Sunday, 8:00-9:50am
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
For many students, the cycling posture can be a challenging position to maintain. As a result, students may experience aches and pains both during and after their ride. In this module, you will learn how to instruct your student to effectively activate their inner core. This assures that compensating muscles do not take over and also helps maximize pedal stroke efficiency. CEC: ACE 0.2
Time Block C - Wednesday, 10:45am-12:35pm
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
For many students, the cycling posture can be a challenging position to maintain. As a result, indoor cyclists often experience aches and pains during and after the ride. Get instruction on how to effectively activate the inner core to ensure compensating muscles do not take over and the efficiency of the pedal stroke is maximized. Help your students experience a smooth ride with a body that is both stable and strong.
Time Block G - Thursday, 8:05-9:55am
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
Coming off a cycle can leave you feeling hunched over and shortened. Yoga-inspired multi-segmental stretching will restore a functional posture and allow you to feel extended, open and full of ease. The techniques learned in this workshop will help you to maximize your time during the cool-down phase of any class.
Time Block O - Saturday, 7:30-9:00am
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
See description on page 33 of this brochure. Repeated as session #306.
Time Block C - Friday, 10:50am-12:40pm
Session Format: Workshop
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Time Block E - Saturday, 7:30-9:20am
Presented By Nancy Fudacz and Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
See description on page 7. Repeated as sessions 149, 249 and 309.
Time Block G - Saturday, 1:00-2:50pm
Session Format: Workshop
See description on page 7. Repeated as sessions 149, 209 and 309.
Time Block H - Saturday, 3:05-4:35pm
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
After a long ride, many cyclists feel the effects of being in a hunched and shortened body position. In this workshop, you and your cycling students will learn and benefit from multisegmental stretches that are inspired by yoga. This workshop will teach you how to maximize the often short but important post-cardio stretch and show you how to safely and effectively incorporate the indoor cycle into your stretching routine.
Time Block I - Sunday, 8:00-9:50am
Presented By Nancy Fudacz and Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
See description on page 7. Repeated as sessions 149, 209 and 249.
Time Block J - Sunday, 10:05-11:55am
Presented By Suzette O'Byrne
Session Format: Workshop
For many students, the cycling posture can be a challenging position to maintain. As a result, indoor cyclists often experience aches and pains both during and after the ride. In this workshop, you will learn how to instruct your students to effectively activate their inner core. An active core ensures that compensating muscles do not engage while pedaling and that the efficiency of the pedal stroke is maximized. Help your students experience a smooth ride, with a body that is both stable and strong.
Preconference - Thursday, 11:00am-6:00pm
Session Format: Preconference
This Preconference is available for $149   Purchase
The M3 Cycling Foundations training course provides new and experienced instructors with essential information for inspiring and effective indoor cycling classes. From proper setup, cycling postures, power application, motivating and challenging drills, class design and more, master trainers Suzette O'Byrne and Krista Popowych will give you a power-packed cycling experience. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work with the new Keiser M3 Indoor Cycle. With over a decade of research and development, this great new piece of equipment promises a unique ride.