Trainer questions

[allabouteva]

Ok, for Mother's day, I got a new trainer. This was exactly what I wanted, because I'm a wimp, and it's cold and dark in the mornings now that it's coming into winter.:p

I've been on twice, and the first thing I found out was that you can't cheat on a trainer because there's no coasting:o and you have to pedal pretty much ALL the time.:rolleyes:

I've ordered two of the easier spinervals on Ebay, and they're on their way.

In the meantime I'm watching TV while I pedal.

Given that it's continuous spinning, what else can I improve on with the trainer? What other skills and techniques can I practice on?

Thanks heaps in advance for your advice.:)

[AuntieK]

Congrats on your new "toy"! Isn't it great getting biking stuff?
One thing that is easier to do on a trainer than on the road is leg isolations:
Practice just pulling up on the pedal or practice pedaling with only one leg at a time, things like that.
I'm glad you've got some Spinervals coming...riding on the trainer can get pretty boring.
Have fun!

[RoadRaven]

Niiice Eva...

Still waiting on us getting a SPIN bike...

Its sooooo cold outside now...

One thing you can do on a trainer, if it is secure enough, is practising standing on it... you need to make sure you have a high resistance, but it can contribute to getting your muscles used to standing pedaling...

Have fun


(I like putting on some good rock real loud when on a trainer - like Bruce Springstein, Melissa Etheridge, Indigo Girls, George Thorogood, Black Crows, ACDC, Beth Hart... most excellent)

[allabouteva]

Thanks AuntieK and RoadRaven,

The leg isolations are an excellent idea, when on the road, when I start off at the lights, I've only clipped in on one side, and I find the leg isolations really help, because you've only got the one leg cranking...

Also RR, I can't stand up in real life on my bike, too timid, and have balance issues, so this is an excellent idea, will have a go, hopefully I won't topple over!:D And I think it will do the trick in getting the confidence going.

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