Ramping up during midwest winter

[Janusdog]

I was wondering what I can do to get myself in shape now that we're going into winter so that I'm able to go out in spring with a vengance.

I was on my feet for 6 hours yesterday and my back was killing me. That just shows how far I have fallen abs-wise, as I worked out with a personal trainer last Jan-March and I was really on my way to being in kick-butt shape. Unfortunately, it got too expensive, and now it's REALLY too expensive. So I have to figure out what to do on my own.

Here are a couple of issues I have.

1) I do own a gym membership, with good classes, but I can't do high-impact aerobics because a) my right knee is permanently messed up and b) I get shin splints.

2) Spinning is good, and I have a spinning/pro spinning bike at home. I tend to put on too much resistance because otherwise I feel like I'm 'not doing anything.'

3) I need to weight lift, but I'm being lazy, so someone please kick my butt.

Does anyone have a routine they can share? Like: Monday, x, Tuesday, y, Wednesday x...etc? I have to schedule things or I'll never do it. Is there a good training book with this kind of thing in it?

[SJCzar]

For now, until I get sick of getting up at 4:45 am, I'm doing classes at the Y before work.

Monday and Wednesday is Group Cycling. Tuesday and Thursday is Boby Pump. I'm still trying to ride as much as I can on the weekends.

Once winter kicks in around here I can add snowboarding to my workout routine.

[Bikingmomof3]

I personally do not care for gyms. As soon as I am medically cleared, I will begin swimming and cycling again. For now I am out running or indoors doing HIIT training. I do a lot of sculpting work, yoga, and pilates as well.

[SR500]

Check out the college teams in town, the season starts in Feb, so they will be hitting it hard after the holidays. Ususally a local shop will sponsor and provide training space, etc... While you won't be able to race, I'm sure they would be glad for another training partner.