Category: cycling (Page 25 of 37)

All true… especially the big fat smile.

The one redeeming thing spinner workouts have over actual riding is listening to music. Today’s workout consisted of tunes from Adele and David Gray.

Music helps with monotony and effort, particularly on the intervals, and with 75:00 on the spinner like I did today, I need all the help available.

I can’t watch television because I don’t ride hard enough. I check email, Facebook, etc. only during warm up/down, never during the actual workout. Again, because I get distracted and pretty soon my heart rate is 100 or below – at that point – what’s the point?

I guess I’m easily distracted.

In my outdoor rides in the past 4 weeks or so I’ve noticed a payoff I believe from the spinner. My out of the saddle climbing is better (can hold for longer and less increase in HR) and when seated I can push a bigger gear while still maintaining my cadence. Basically I think my legs are getting stronger. I’ve also been doing a little running which would also build leg strength.

I say all this to motivate myself to continue…

Check out this interesting graphic from Daily Infographic:

Slowly but surely, we’re taking over!

I seem to be going through a shadow fascination stage.

Hope you’ve had a nice weekend and at least one chance to ride or do something fun outdoors.