A couple of us have done write ups here on TE reviewing different Spinervals DVDs. You may find those reviews helpful. I've also got a discussion of videos in a couple of different write ups about training for the Devil Mountain Double on my website.
I really like the Spinervals series. I feel they really contributed to my first successful Double Century last March.
V.
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 15 of 15
Thread: Indoor Cycling Videos
Hybrid View
-
11-09-2006, 08:41 PM #1
"Ride lots!"
- Join Date
- Oct 2002
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Posts
- 9,324
-
11-09-2006, 08:57 PM #2
What's next? A half iron?
- Join Date
- Apr 2006
- Location
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
- Posts
- 2,737
Can you tell me what a spinneral dvd is? I mean, do you watch it while you ride? What do you see?
thanks,
barb
-
11-09-2006, 09:05 PM #3
"Ride lots!"
- Join Date
- Oct 2002
- Location
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Posts
- 9,324
It's like a spinning class with a Coach telling them and you what to do. But it's way more intense and directed than any spinning class I ever went to. He'll give you a gear to be in, often a cadence to achieve and a % HR to aim for.
I don't actually watch the video much. I'm too busy riding my butt off and sweating.
V.
-
11-10-2006, 06:26 AM #4
formerly "bikemom"
- Join Date
- Mar 2006
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Posts
- 612
I agree with Veronica. I usually just listen to Coach Troy for the gear changes since I am usually watching my computer to hold cadence. You definitely feel like you accomplished something when you are finished.
-
11-12-2006, 10:34 AM #5
What's next? A half iron?
- Join Date
- Apr 2006
- Location
- Kelowna, BC, Canada
- Posts
- 2,737
Can you use them on an exercise bike (adapted in some way I suppose) or they only intended for a bike on a trainer?
-
11-12-2006, 10:46 AM #6
formerly "bikemom"
- Join Date
- Mar 2006
- Location
- St. Louis, MO
- Posts
- 612
kelownagirl - You can use them on an exercise bike. They actually show some of the volunteers on exercise bikes.
I tried another Spinerval DVD yesterday. It was an overall strong workout for your full body. I realized that I have absolutely zero abdomen muscles. It is called the 3.0 Ultra Full Body. The cycling part of the program wasn't terribly challenging; however, the other body exercises were a killer for me.
-
11-12-2006, 09:00 PM #7
Swiss rolls != breakfast
- Join Date
- Aug 2006
- Location
- Massachusetts
- Posts
- 497
I got a Spinervals DVD today (1.0) and tried it out (and my husband finally got a trainer also which came with one). It was a tough workout for sure, and I was huffing and puffing trying to keep up. I was having a difficult time going into my big gear up front so I have to check on that before doing it again, and they definitely have you switching gears a lot, at least in this one. I did like that they were outdoors and were from different backgrounds.
Looking forward to trying more. My library is now up to 3 - 1 CTS, 2 spinervals. At least there is some variety there.
Reply With Quote
