Spinervals--New Release

[Bikingmomof3]

Have you read the various reviews here on TE?

If I could keep only one, it would probably be No Slackers because I HATE it! When I ranked my videos in order of my perceived difficulty, it's the second hardest, only Tough Love got ranked harder. Coach Troy rates it a 9.0 and I have several 9.5s that I think are easier.

If I were to keep one that I actually enjoy, probably Zoot Challenge.

V.

Yes I did read the reviews, which has left me further uncertain as to which one to buy. It sounds like I cannot go wrong.

[Veronica]

So think about what kind of workout do you want; hills, a mix of things, strength building, aerobic base?

Then how long do you want?

I like the 45 minute ones because I can always talk myself into doing it. It's just 45 minutes after all.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

Strength, aerobic, and endurance-so probably a mix.

[Velobambina]

BMO3---For versatility (more bang for your buck), I recommend getting one of the longer ones. Have Mercy, the original, is 2 hrs and has a good mix of tempo, hill work, sprints, etc. It's my favorite longer Spinerval. Have Mercy the Sequel (also 2 hrs) is more endurance focused, as the individual sets are longer. Tough Love is 3 hours and the new DVD is 5.5 hours. The beauty of the longer workouts is that you can break them down into shorter workouts.
If you want a short workout, Hillacious is my favorite for the fun but very difficult factor. It's just over an hour and will help with your climbing.

[aicabsolut]

I've heard good (in a painful sort of way) things about Bending Crank Arms.

Those Have Mercy ones sound more my speed. Maybe those will go on my wish list.

[Bikingmomof3]

Has anyone done: UltraConditioning 3.0 - Ultra Full Body with IronGirl?

I was contemplating Sweating Buckets. Any thoughts?

[Velobambina]

Sweating Buckets is an "easier" Spinerval. That said, it's a decent workout. I use it for recovery days.

I love the Iron Girl DVD and try to do it once a week. It's more of a circuit type workout---on the bike and then off the bike for strength work. The first strength segment (push ups then bicep curls into overhead presses---repeat three times) is a killer. It makes you stronger, even if you already are into strength training.

By the way, I love Bending Crank Arms, too. :-) It's a great leg strength workout.