Max asked: I need to do some cardio to burn some fat but the thing is, here in Wisconisn its below zero rite now and theres snow and ice on the roads and sidewalks. So running and riding my bike is out of the question. I need something i can do indoors untill i get my bike trainer. So far ive just been running up and down my stairs, but that gets boring fast and is a little dangerous. Any ideas?Kansieo.com … [Read more...]
Spinervals Training DVDs
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If you are going to be riding a bike trainer indoors over the winter to stay in shape then you will quickly find that it is extremely DULL to ride indoors. You don't have anywhere near the sensory stimulation that you have when riding outdoors and a rare few have been known to stick a fork in their eye simply to alleviate the boredom. Spinervals DVDs serve two purposes, they will keep you entertained and give you a killer targeted workout that will make sure you get the best use out of your … [Read more...]
Bike Rollers?
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twistedscorpio87 asked: http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=123&subcategory=1087&brand=&sku=16868&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Trainers%20and%20Rollers My boyfriend is an avid biker, though he does it for fun, not competitively. Living in Central New York with all the snow puts a damper on his winter riding though, and I was thinking of getting him a set of rollers for Christmas. I know that he likes rollers more than the other kind of trainers, but I don't know … [Read more...]
Best Bike Trainer Under $300 dollars?
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Shawn B asked: I took up cycling this year for the first time and I am in love with the sport. I've worked hard all summer to get in shape and lose weight and I've dropped like 40 lbs. I don't want to gain it back over the winter but I am not about to ride in the snow. I want to buy a bike trainer and I've been given conflicting information regarding whether a trainer or a set of rollers is the best bet. I only have around 200 bucks, maybe 300 at most to spend and I want to get it right the … [Read more...]
Bike Trainer for Mountain Bikes?
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Robert B asked: It seems that most of the indoor bicycle trainers that I have seen are designed for road bikes. Do you have any recommendations on a good trainers for use with a mountain bike? My bike is a 20" Specialized Rockhopper bike and I don't want to buy a different bike just to train with. Our Answer Robert...great question and you are right, you never see any bike trainer ads with a mountain bike as the bike loaded up on board. The nature of a mountain bike tire would not … [Read more...]
Spinervals 1.0 No Slackers Allowed DVD
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If you are like many cyclists you would rather keep riding through the cold winter nights as opposed to joining a gym. That's good thinking but if you are new to spinning or indoor bike trainers, then you will quickly see that it can be quite boring. in fact, watching paint dry might be exciting compared to plodding away on a bike trainer. Unless of course, you are prepared with some cool workout DVDs that are designed to keep your attention, keep you entertained and work you out all while … [Read more...]
