Trainer tips & tricks?

[LBTC]

I had a hard time with this the first set, and was laughing thinking about how easy the above TEer made this sound. I couldn't figure out where to put my "not live" leg. Then I got it. And once i got it, WOW, what a workout.

I was wondering the same thing. So, what did you do with your your resting leg?


Spinervals is more fun, Chris Carmichael can be demoralizing - he pushes very hard, so if you find spinervals too easy, get one of his!

You'll want to put a mat under your bike and trainer, to protect you floor from sweat (yes, it's true!), and it may even insulate the sound a bit. If you are really picky about your bike, you may want to wipe it down after every session, or lay a towel across the top tube, again, because of your sweat. I really loved riding the trainer while watching the olympic cycling events. That was really motivating!

Have fun!
H&B
~T~

[indigoiis]

I put my resting leg back on the trainer.

I also took a long sleeve tshirt and put it t-down on my handlebars, wrapped the sleeves around once forward to back, then tied the sleeves up on the top tube. Made for a handy sweat catcher and I stuck my ipod on the inside of the shirt.

Talking Heads is great spinning music.

[HillSlugger]

I get sweaty, but I never seem to drip anywhere. I wonder if it's because I have a fan set up to blow on my face and chest.