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Coaching Levels
Coaching That Meets You Where You Are And Builds You Forward
Brown Belt Focus. Black Belt Trajectory.
What Execution Looks Like Inside THE SYSTEM™
This 40-minute Cadence Steps (Level 1) session belongs to Peter Maxwell, a Brown Belt member of THE SYSTEM™. It isn’t just a workout file—it’s years of focused intention and consistent practice made visible.
- Every cadence step ramps up and down with near-identical shape.
- Power sits on the prescription--no ego watts, no ERG-mode.
- Heart rate rises smoothly and stays fully under control.
- High-rpm surges snap into the 110–120+ range, then settle cleanly back to baseline.
- All of it layered on a steady endurance / tempo platform inside the 6×6 Framework (Endurance × Cadence Control).
This is what happens when Training, Application, and Execution finally line up. Even the coach has a coach—inside THE SYSTEM™, Peter shows up as an athlete first, coach second.
Zwift view · Power, HR & cadence execution.
Zwift metrics · Interval symmetry & control.
TrainingPeaks summary · Load, IF, and aerobic efficiency — same execution story from the data side.
Peter Maxwell
Head Coach
Peter believes in a strong foundation built upon the principles of Balance, Edging, Pressure, and Pole Plants. He also believes in the importance of strong starts, especially in the Midwest.
Peter has a strong pedigree as a coach and athlete. You'll also find Peter competing on bikes in the summertime!
- 25 years of alpine coaching experience
- Class 6 Masters National Champion
- Certified US Ski & Snowboard Level 400 Alpine Ski Coach
- 6-time Junior Championship participant
- Attended US Nationals as a Junior
- All-American collegiate skier at Rocky Mountain College
- Masters racer since 2004
Coach’s Notes
“Peter isn’t just completing the workout—he’s executing the pattern. The consistency of each interval, the control of his cadence, and the calm heart rate response tell me he’s ready for the next layer of Black Belt work: the same precision under more load, more fatigue, and real-world race dynamics.”
Not ready for monthly coaching yet?You can also start with Taste of THE SYSTEM™ 6×6 — a self-directed, community-supported “test drive” that lets you experience the CIS 6×6 engine before committing to a coaching level. |
Coaching FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about CIS coaching levels, contracts, and what you need to get started.
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If you’re new to structured training or returning from a break, start with Cycle with Purpose. If you want at least one monthly call and a custom plan in TrainingPeaks, choose Train with Purpose.
Racers and event-focused athletes who want biweekly review should choose Race with Purpose. If you’re ready for full diagnostics, weekly review, and 6×6 integration, step into The System 6x6.
Not ready for monthly coaching? Start with a standalone PowerMap™ diagnostic and then decide which level makes the most sense.
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Yes. All coaching is month-to-month. As your goals, life, or budget change, you can move between levels without losing continuity in your training.
We’ll adjust your plan, review rhythm, and diagnostics to match the new level so your progression stays on track.
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No long-term contracts. Coaching is billed monthly and you can cancel before your next billing cycle.
I simply ask for clear communication so we can close out your current block properly and capture lessons learned for the future.
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You can start with heart rate and cadence only in Cycle with Purpose and Train with Purpose.
For Race with Purpose and The System 6x6, a power meter plus TrainingPeaks data unlock the full value of CIS PowerMap™, WKO5, and energy system mapping—but we still build around sustainable training first, not just chasing numbers.
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Your Zoom reviews are your private time with me for planning, deep-dive analysis, and performance strategy tuned to your goals.
Monday Night Coaches Corner is the dojo—live teaching, Q&A, and real examples from other athletes so you see how THE SYSTEM™ works across different goals, disciplines, and life situations.