Spinervals--New Release

[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.

[Bikingmomof3]

Thank You Velobambina.

[emily_in_nc]

"Sweating Buckets" may be an "easier" Spinervals, but remember, these are Spinervals. If you've never done one, they're pretty brutal. I think SB is a great workout, and especially if you haven't been on the bike for awhile, I think it would be a good choice. If you do all the warmup and cooldown time, it ends up being around 52 minutes, I believe. It's a good all-around workout.

If you want a short but TOUGH, all-woman workout focusing on hill work, "Uphill Grind" is a butt-kicker! I definitely have a love-hate relationship with that one!!

I have "Have Mercy" also but have only managed to do it about twice all the way through. You can do it in parts, but it's pretty choppy as it's made by putting clips together of many of the other videos. I don't like it as much as a result.

I don't have any of the newer ones, only the older - and all in VHS as we didn't get a DVD player until after I bought my Spinervals. I got a few of them (I have five or six total) on ebay for bargain prices, by the way.

Emily

[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.