Spinervals recommendations?

[ny biker]

I own all of the Spinervals DVD's as well. We have held classes in the shop now for over ten years, so we definitely have used them with great success. What I tend to do is start with a few of fitness DVD's at the beginning of our sessions, that way if people have been off their bikes it's gives them time to get back into the swing of things.

As for favorites, I would second the opinion of Uphill Challenge, Mental Toughness, Suffer-o-Rama, Have Mercy. Although in my opinion, I don't think that you can wrong with any of them.

How do you like the ones where he rides outside? I was thinking of getting the one where he rides in Maryland, just for a change of pace.

Thanks

[ridebikeme]

Although I like the DVD'S that are shown outside, I have to admit that I like the others better. I do like the Maryland one better than some of the others, but I think for future I'll concentrate on some of the competition/fitness DVD's.

There are a couple of new fitness ones coming out that are concentrating on women if any of you are interested.

[zoom-zoom]

There are a couple of new fitness ones coming out that are concentrating on women if any of you are interested.

Ahhh...how long before those might be available? I have a feeling that my rides will be mostly indoors within a month or so.

[Becky]

I like Time Saver I when I can't bring myself to spend an hour or more on the trainer. With warm up/cool down, each of the 3 workouts is about 45 minutes.

[ridebikeme]

Kirsten...AKA Zoom-Zoom

From what I've been told, the new DVD's will be available in a couple of weeks.

Becky... it is indeed hard to be on a trainer for any length of time. Here are some of the things that I do for myself and the class in order to keep things a bit more fun. First of all, having another person riding at the same time makes things much more interesting... is that something that would work for you? If you are riding solo, write down what your average heart rate was, miles rode, comfort level, food you ate that day, sleep pattern etc... sometimes simply writing info down will be more motivating for you next time. It also gives you a base so that you can keep track of progress.

I also have a conceit wall... trophies, plaques all hanging on the walls of my trainer room... makes me feel guilty if I decide to blow off a session. Hopefully some of that will help! After riding the trainer for 25+ years, you definitely have to find a way to keep things fun.

[zoom-zoom]

For rides of an hour or more I have found that suspenseful TV shows (Law & Order, CSI) are good for distraction. If I want to go even longer there is nothing like a zombie movie to keep me going...when the zombies are chasing the protagonists I pedal harder. This is fun when DH is pedaling his "nowhere bike" with me.