Spinervals--New Release

[Bikingmomof3]

Thanks Emily. I ordered Sweating Buckets, since I have not been allowed on my bike for some time.

[pooks]

I'm totally new to this. Can Spinervals be done on a bike and trainer, or do you need an actual Spinner?

[Bikingmomof3]

I will be using my bike and trainer.

[Veronica]

Thanks - now you've got me thinking about adding to my videos.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

There are so many and they all sounded worth the money. It was so tough to decide. I do not think I will regret my purchases. Oh, I bought 3 because: all3sports.com had a special, buy 3 get $5 off each and I received free shipping.

[Veronica]

That's cool and it sounds like the three you picked will be good.

I have ten. And I can still get in some good outdoor riding. In January and February when I'm getting bored with the ones I have I'll probably get a couple more.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

I bought 3 without even knowing if I can get back on my bike. I am hoping the neurologist will say it is okay, even if I need to wear a helmet on my trainer.

[emily_in_nc]

I'm totally new to this. Can Spinervals be done on a bike and trainer, or do you need an actual Spinner?

You can definitely do it on a bike and trainer. Coach Troy will tell you which gears to use (front and back), but you can adjust according to your fitness level, etc. If you have bad knees you might not want to push some of the tougher gears he suggests, and that's fine too.

Emily

[roadie gal]

I second the "Uphill Grind". It's my favorite that I love to hate. Coach Troy mixes up sitting, standing and multiple gears.

I also like "Recharge" for *easier* days.

I'm planning on asking Santa for a bunch more for this winter.

I would recommend AGAINST any of the CTS training CDs. I got one just for grins and to compare to the Spinervals. You must have either a power meter or a cadence monitor or a heart rate monitor for it to be worthwhile. Also, at least on the time trial one that I got, the sets are much longer and the cool down times are too long: up to 5 minutes. I got bored. Last, while I am a Lance fan, I got a little tired of Chris Carmichael repeating about how he has Lance do this workout.

[Pedal Wench]

We're all so different. I prefer the CTS DVDs because he relies on cadence and not gears. Depending on gears (Spinervals) assumes we all are running the exact same resistance on our bikes, or that we have the same cassettes and chain rings. I also HATE the music used in the Spinervals, but I can drown out the music on the CTS discs with my iPod and still hear Carmicheal's voice.

I second the "Uphill Grind". It's my favorite that I love to hate. Coach Troy mixes up sitting, standing and multiple gears.

I also like "Recharge" for *easier* days.

I'm planning on asking Santa for a bunch more for this winter.

I would recommend AGAINST any of the CTS training CDs. I got one just for grins and to compare to the Spinervals. You must have either a power meter or a cadence monitor or a heart rate monitor for it to be worthwhile. Also, at least on the time trial one that I got, the sets are much longer and the cool down times are too long: up to 5 minutes. I got bored. Last, while I am a Lance fan, I got a little tired of Chris Carmichael repeating about how he has Lance do this workout.

[pooks]

Which would you recommend for an out-of-shape newbie?

[roadie gal]

I would start with the "Fitness" series. I have 1.0. It is "easier" than the others but it's still quite the workout.