Cycling
through the great outdoors is great, no denying that. But let's face it, there
are many times you just can't, or don't want to, ride outside. Let's see...it's
too hot, it's too cold, it's snowing, it's dark, can't find my sunglasses, out
of sunscreen, etc, etc. The excuses and/or reasons are endless. Well, there are
many options available to you to stop whining and start riding!
Indoor Cycling
Trainers For
those of you asking about what you can do if you have a bike, but not an
indoor/stationary cycle, and want the option to ride indoors. There is an
excellent, affordable and space-saving option for you -- an indoor bike trainer
for your current bike! There are many companies that make indoor bike trainers,
like Blackburn, Elite, Forza, Minoura, CycleOps and Kurt Kinetic, available at
many bike shops, sporting good stores and online, of course. Two good
websites with many options are: www.brandscycle.com and
www.biketrainershops.com. You can likely pick up a good quality trainer
for $150-$200 or less. No excuses -- get on the bike!
Indoor Cycling
DVDs & Videos What's
to keep you from getting bored during indoor biking, without the every changing
outdoor scenery? Well, there is a variety of cycling DVDs and videos available
to beat the same ol', same ol' indoor biking routine and keep you motivated to
ride. Some virtual cycling videos include training throughout the video by
professional cycling instructors, providing cues for pacing and proper form. Others
offer a choice of different workouts for daily variety.Some provide computer generated cyclists to "ride" along with you on the virtual road.There are indoor cycling DVDs available, like those by Scenic Trex, that offer the experience of
biking through an actual exotic location -- not computer generated images -- for
the visual sensation of an outdoor trail ride. If you find a video's pace to
slow for you needs, you might try simply fast-forwarding your DVD player or
computer by a notch or two during your cycling workout. Some indoor cyclists
find this a helpful option for faster paced rides, like Spinning.Check online, like Amazon.com, or your local
bookstore to find indoor biking DVDs and videos that will keep you motivated to
get peddling and ride longer.
Improving the
Indoor Biking Experience Cycling
in your home is not just like an outdoor ride with varied terrain to maneuver
and wind in your face. True.But, as
we've discussed, sometimes riding outside just isn't an option and you've gotta
bring it inside or you don't get to ride.There are, however, a few tips to make your indoor cycling workout
similar to riding outdoors.First, play
your fave music on your mp3, while also listening to the nature soundtracks on
the scenic cycling videos, like those with Scenic
Trex, hearing all the sounds you would during an outdoor ride...without car
horns and barking dogs.Crank up the fan
to 'high' and set it by the bike.Feel
the "breeze" as you pedal!For the best
cycling workout, increase and decrease your resistance and pace throughout your
ride and rise in and out of the saddle.You'll simulate an outdoor ride with hills and varied terrain, as well
as burn the most calories and increase your strength.
Copyright 2008 Scenic Trex. All rights reserved. Produced, packaged and printed in USA. Please consult your physican before beginning this or any exercise program.