Which Spinervals for a desert isle?

[susan.wells]

To get the greatest variety, I would chose either Have Mercy, "The Sequel" or Aero Base Builder V - The Compilation. He has this Have Mercy segmented nicely so that the source DVD & set are identified. Both are 2 hours long. I'm with V. though Zoot Challenge is my favorite. I am the only one in my group of riding friends who even likes this video.

[Selkie]

I like Zoot, too. It's short, intense, and never boring. Have to admit, the chick in the bathing suit still makes me cringe.

[SadieKate]

Girl, I was just teasing you!! Actually, a friend of mine does the tape using her puppy (granny) gear when she wants a recovery workout.

Puppy gear! Much more politically correct.

[Veronica]

I like Zoot, too. It's short, intense, and never boring. Have to admit, the chick in the bathing suit still makes me cringe.

I almost never look at the video. I'm too busy watching my cadence and HR. And for some reason today, the huge drops of sweat.

V.

One down, one to go.

[fixedgeargirl]

Thanks all, for the great replies ! I checked ebay - you can't really get anything cheaper than Performance/Nashbar sale prices, and I'd rather have the security of ordering from them than some yahoo on ebay, kwim.

Okay, so, now how about...

Spinervals for the dessert aisle ?!

[Veronica]

Okay, so, now how about...

Spinervals for the dessert aisle ?!

Coach Troy says, "If you work hard enough, you can eat what you want pal."*

I have lost 5 pounds since December training for doing these doubles - a pleasant side effect. And I eat all the time. Maybe I'd have lost more if I didn't have Klondikes in the frig.

V.

*Well actually he says something else about working hard.

[steph40]

I had not heard of Spinervals! I have a few spinning DVDs but they are SO LAME. These look great, thanks again!!

Stephanie

[JmcG]

I'd have to agree with others and say Have Mercy, although I haven't done the "Sequel" - I still need to buy it. I don't like No Slackers for some reason. Not sure why. Mental Toughness is another one that I really like (it's 90 min). There's one that should be coming out soon called the Hardcore Hundred that simulates a century ride. I think the taping was ~ 8 hours, but the final edited DVD should be maybe 6-7 hours long? That's a long time on the trainer!

[Waverly]

So far I have taken one training spin class at the LBS but to tell you the truth I hated it. I just so want to be outside when I am on my bike. Do yall actually enjoy the riding with the tapes? Maybe I just need different motivation. I have had several people swear that 20 minutes a day on the trainer will help your ride immensely but I can't seem to make myself do it. Plus like I posted elsewhere it makes my bum hurt!

Jessica

[madisongrrl]

Do yall actually enjoy the riding with the tapes? .... Plus like I posted elsewhere it makes my bum hurt!

Jessica

If you live in Wisconsin during the winter, you really have no choice but to ride on the trainer. I also like watching movies while I do long/easy rides. If your bum is hurting on the trainer, make sure you get out of the saddle every 10 minutes or so.

[Blueberry]

What bike do you ride? Do you have a "trainer" bike, or are you actually comfortable putting your fave road bike on the trainer? Seems like you would chew through back tires...

I'm thinking I'll be on a trainer next winter - I whimped more this winter riding that I should have and it's kicking my rear end to get back out there on the roads....

[JmcG]

I usually put my tri bike on the trainer so I can stay comfortable on the aerobars during the winter and on longer sessions, I can relax better in the aerobars. I change out my back tire and use a cheap-o one that I got from Performance Bike (they found one in the back and I paid like $5 for it). I definitely don't use my good tires on the trainer!

[Veronica]

My bike goes in and out of the trainer, depending on the weather and what I need to focus on that day. I leave whatever tires happen to be on it. Right now Continental 4000s.

V.

[Adventure Girl]

Seems like you would chew through back tires...

My trainer eats tires like crazy! I get a big flat spot down the middle. I bought an extra low end wheel and threw on an old tire (that already had a big flat spot) and I use that on the trainer.