i read the Zooming description.
It sounds rather strange and complicated. I don't think I can spin that fast and breath that slow at the same time.
Is it doing anything for you?
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i read the Zooming description.
It sounds rather strange and complicated. I don't think I can spin that fast and breath that slow at the same time.
Is it doing anything for you?
It actually is not complicated at all. The spin is not super fast...90rpms. The breathing is timed to the rhythm...not super slow, but rhythmic.
The music and voice over are very relaxing...much more wonderful than Coach Troy from Spinervals. And, along with the breathing and the spinning, there are prompts about stretching a variety of small muscles that are easy to forget while riding...things that get tense, but that we can actually stretch on the bike.
It is a paradox...working hard and keeping a decent spin, and breathing from the diaphragm...while also practicing relaxation techniques.
I read an article by Ian Jackson, the guy who made these, about once when he had just finished some kind of endurance event...either an Ironman or maybe one of those double IMs. Anyhow, someone (a reporter? I can't remember) asked him how come he looked so refreshed or peaceful or something at the end, and he said he had just completed XXX number of miles or hours of breathing meditation.
Anyhow, it is interesting. I haven't done it for awhile, but I need to get back. I noticed a better spin, much better breathing, lower HR at the same power, and much more mindfulness and peacefulness during the ride. The CD is something like 90 minutes, and it goes by quickly.
I too have a workout from iAmplify that is really good. It's the Indoor Cylcing 101 from http://store.iamplify.com/index.php?...93b183f4f9d21b
Another good pay-as-you-go service is at itrain. Check out http://store.iamplify.com/index.php?...93b183f4f9d21b and click on iCycle.
Then there is always PodRunner.com that has music at a specified speed so can keep a steady cadence. They also have tracks that have "intervals" at a faster speed.
I've been using these three tools for a few weeks now to get in shape for the spring. It's been much more fun than just spinning along with no purpose.
Thank you for posting this quesiton. We are in the process of creating just what you've asked for. My friend, Mara Fortin, is the best spin instructor I've ever seen and we will be creating a spin class on DVD with an audio version for ipod users. Send me your email if you'd like to be added to our mailing list to tsingh@tlsinghlaw.com. We'll keep you all posted on our progress.
Happy spinning!
Tracy Singh:D
do you use these recordings for spinning inside or do you take them outside with you as well?
I also have spend a bit of time trying to find some good cycle/spin indoor workouts with music and instruction. I ended up quite frustrated.
I have used an excellent one which I would love to share with you. It is available in itunes under a podcast called motion traxx. The workout is called "get cyc'd" and its by Gregg Cook (episode 32). It is free. Or you can alternatively visit motiontraxx.com and download it from the website, you will find it under archived podcasts.
Let me know what you think if you try it. They are also looking at bringing out more of these cycling workouts.
Thanks for the tip Christine and welcome to TE. Just out of idle curiosity, are you affiliated with this podcast? Free is good!Quote:
Originally Posted by christine
Thanks Catrin for the welcome. No I am not affiliated with Motion Traxx at all. Just use the podcasts for my own use.
There are some spinning workouts for iPod you can download here. I've done two of them so far and enjoyed them. Didn't love them as much as my favorite spinning instructor (who I wish would make some of her own), but liked it quite a bit. If memory serves, they were free.
http://www.trihardist.com/p/cycling-workouts.html
I also downloaded an app called Indoor Cycle from iAmplify, which a few others have mentioned as well. The instructor is Tracy Mallerd, who you may or may not have heard of. She's a little perky for me and there are only about four workouts on it (I think I paid $4.99 or something), but it's pretty good too.
As others have mentioned, there's a gold mine out there for someone who starts recording a bunch of spin workouts for iPod.
Thanks for the tips on Trihardist.com workouts. I just did my first one tonight (#5-Cadence) and really enjoyed it. Definitely going to do more of those for sure! :)
That way you can put in what you want, the songs you like, the length you want, etc. It's really fun! I just put this set together for my spin class & I think it might be my most favorite set. Listed first is the song, second is what you do during it & last is the time in minutes:seconds. It's a little cobby since I just did a cut/paste.
Sirius / Warm up 1:55
Let's Get It Started /practice 3 positions 3:31
Let's Get Loud /Jumps 4:03
Smokin /Seated Sprint 4:21
Sweet Dreams /Climb Resist Up 5:12
Running down a dream / Seated sprint 3:15
Miss You /Jumps 4:49
House is rockin /Seated fast Recover 2:27
Another one bites the dust //Climb resist up 3:35
I know a little /Seated fast 3:27
Livin on the Edge /Climb 6:21
Honey I'm Home /Seated slow climb fast 3:37
She's always a woman / Cool down/stretch 3:19
Clouds /Stretch 7:13
HTH
Love the Motion Traxx with Gregg Cook. Thanks for the recommendation!
I keep wanting some workouts too to supplement the Spinervals that I do during the winter. I'm wanting more base-building type workouts for the next month or so and then I'll start adding more variety (intervals, hills, cadence work).
I became a certified Spinning instructor this past summer. I've often thought that I should make my own and post them for download! Maybe after an online class that I'm teaching ends this post will give me the kick in the pants that I need to start doing it!
Thanks for the links. I'm going to check some of these out (though I'm more into rock/alternative music).
I really like podrunner podcasts for indoor training,either elliptical or on the trainer. They have a series called couch to 5 k , 8 k, 10 k that start slow and short and increase in time and speed over a number of the podcasts. These start out with a warm up and then set intervals at a certain speed which increase in length from week to week, interspersed with short rest periods. They also have some nice fast stair steps series of increasing tempos. Their regular podcasts are usually a set time at a set pace which I find great for endurance training but these also have a warm up and cool down.
There is another podcast by the same guy called grove electric which also has some nice mixes. The best part of course is that they are free.
Well, as a Spinning Instructor I would like to say it's nice to actually have you IN the class with us, vs. alone with a cd or iPod lol:rolleyes:;):D.
But, I assume you are looking for these tools to compliment what you already have for class, or similiar in that making it to class doesn't work for you.
"Alone" to a cd/dvd has never cut it for me as an exerciser. I've always needed my group ex class at the gym. Outside we have Mother Nature to keep us entertained, and the road to get BACK home to motivate us lol... beside our group friends to ride with.
Thx to the post about MotionTraxx free on iTunes... free is always good!