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2014-01-19 7:03 PM |
Member 1004 | Subject: Need new trainer workouts I'm getting bored with my trainer workout. Normally I do 40 minutes of spinning then start on the lowest gear on the back sprocket, do 1 minute hard and one minute easy through all the gears. What are some other workouts I could try? |
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2014-01-19 7:13 PM in reply to: b2run |
Master 2406 Bellevue, WA | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts |
2014-01-19 7:29 PM in reply to: b2run |
265 Denver, Colorado | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Ever given THE SUFFERFEST a try? They keep my pretty entertained and there are vids from 24min - 2Hrs in length. |
2014-01-19 7:37 PM in reply to: b2run |
Master 1946 | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts I second the trainer road ..just signed on this off season and wish i had known about it many winters ago!! |
2014-01-19 7:43 PM in reply to: b2run |
Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Do a search for "indoor trainer workout" on youtube. Doesn't cost a dime. I've added a handful to itunes after downloading them. |
2014-01-19 8:23 PM in reply to: b2run |
Master 3205 ann arbor, michigan | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts 10-15 min warm up 20 minutes, uncomfortably hard on 5 minutes easy. Repeat x 2 (or 3 or 4....) 10 minute easy cool down 10-15 minute warm up 5 minutes even more uncomfortably hard on 2 minutes super easy. Repeat x as many as you have time for 10 minute easy cool down 10-15 minute warm up 15 minutes moderately hard effort with every three minutes, a minute really hard ( so essentially 2 minutes moderately hard, 1 minute really hard x 5), after every 15 minutes take 5 minutes super easy to recover. Repeat 3-5 times. 10 minute cool down. 10-15 minute warm up 10 minutes sprint Tri effort level 20 minutes Olympic Tri effort level 30 minutes HIM effort level Repeat x however much time you have (you can also reverse this and go from easier to harder) 10 minute cool down There are as many bike interval workouts available as you have time to imagine. |
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2014-01-19 9:00 PM in reply to: 0 |
Member 1487 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Hour of power - I've done this myself and with some of the triathletes I work with at the cycling studio - big hit! You can modify the work efforts to however you like and recover in Z1/Z2. We work with power so the work efforts are slightly above FTP - functional Threshold Power. Warm up 12 min: 5 min easy spin, 5 min working up to Z4/5, 2 min easy spin 1 min above threshold (FTP) 1 min rest 2 min work 2 min rest 3 min work 3 min rest 4 min work 4 min rest 5 min work 5 min rest then back down again 4/4 3/3 2/2 1 min all out effort cool down approx 62 min before cool down. the 3 min effort is always the hardest for me, not sure why. Enjoy! Edited by runspingirl 2014-01-19 9:03 PM |
2014-01-20 12:39 AM in reply to: DanielG |
Extreme Veteran 1175 Langley, BC, 'Wet Coast' Canada | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Daniel, Would you be able/willing to list several that you have found to be 'good'? (Good being subjective, I know..)Hope you are recovering well!!Thanks Originally posted by DanielGDo a search for "indoor trainer workout" on youtube. Doesn't cost a dime.I've added a handful to itunes after downloading them. |
2014-01-20 4:53 AM in reply to: triosaurus |
Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by triosaurus Daniel, Would you be able/willing to list several that you have found to be 'good'? (Good being subjective, I know..)Hope you are recovering well!!Thanks Originally posted by DanielGDo a search for "indoor trainer workout" on youtube. Doesn't cost a dime.I've added a handful to itunes after downloading them. My idea of "good" right now is other people's version of "boring as hell" and "worthless" mostly because if I push too hard I pull my incisions and I'm just getting back into it There are a lot of road videos that are just someone put a camera on their helmets or bars and just filmed 1:00 or so. Some of those are interesting once. I like the ones that give a gearing selection and recovery times, actual interval workouts. I just did this one and it's the first 45 minute roller ride I've done in three months. I'm keeping this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSFYRiqodvU This one kicked my butt but may be okay for someone normal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1HQyedcg-0 My next one. I watched part of it just to make sure I'm going to like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSLh6MqKfkI I'm hoping to work up to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a26By075MnQ Of course, if you like just scenery and taking a ride type videos to work out to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jcfYwHW2o&list=PL7cjvn6glLGOrMUeuV... When you find one you like, take a look on the right side for related videos, a lot of times there are a couple good ones over there for next time. |
2014-01-20 6:28 AM in reply to: b2run |
Master 8247 Eugene, Oregon | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts I usually do the workouts from Jorge's winter cycling program (under "programs" on this website, free). It helps to have a heart rate monitor and/or power meter, but not absolutely essential. They are brutal; I'm not bored because I'm trying too hard to make the watt target or keep HR in the zone, and not puke. If at home, I tend to do them while watching old Kona videos. I don't even particularly want to do any part of an IM except the swim; Kona's not even my favorite part of Hawaii, but the videos remind me that some people have more serious issues (the "human interest" athletes on the NBC shows) and are feeling even hotter and suckier (the pros as many of them drop like flies) than me! Or do them to some nice high-cadence tunes, or a TV program where you don't need to concentrate too much. Might need to do the "hour of power" or check out Daniel's videos tomorrow AM--supposed to do the 20-minute test but my work schedule is creating yucky conditions for that (as in test at 5 AM or after an 11-hour workday); would rather just do workouts this week and test next week when I'm better rested. |
2014-01-20 9:10 PM in reply to: Hot Runner |
Member 1004 | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Thanks to all. Got some new suffering to do. |
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2014-01-20 9:31 PM in reply to: DanielG |
Extreme Veteran 1175 Langley, BC, 'Wet Coast' Canada | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by DanielG Daniel, thanks for taking the time! Glad to see you are well, and 'back in the saddle'. Originally posted by triosaurusDaniel, Would you be able/willing to list several that you have found to be 'good'? (Good being subjective, I know..)Hope you are recovering well!!Thanks My idea of "good" right now is other people's version of "boring as hell" and "worthless" mostly because if I push too hard I pull my incisions and I'm just getting back into it There are a lot of road videos that are just someone put a camera on their helmets or bars and just filmed 1:00 or so. Some of those are interesting once. I like the ones that give a gearing selection and recovery times, actual interval workouts.I just did this one and it's the first 45 minute roller ride I've done in three months. I'm keeping this one:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSFYRiqodvUThis one kicked my butt but may be okay for someone normal:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1HQyedcg-0My next one. I watched part of it just to make sure I'm going to like it.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSLh6MqKfkII'm hoping to work up to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a26By075MnQOf course, if you like just scenery and taking a ride type videos to work out to:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8jcfYwHW2o&list=PL7cjvn6glLGOrMUeuVRrecVhWGqfY2ljzWhen you find one you like, take a look on the right side for related videos, a lot of times there are a couple good ones over there for next time.Originally posted by DanielGDo a search for "indoor trainer workout" on youtube. Doesn't cost a dime.I've added a handful to itunes after downloading them. |
2014-01-21 7:42 AM in reply to: triosaurus |
Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Jorge's Winter Training Plan is a free plan on BT. You won't get bored. |
2014-01-21 1:20 PM in reply to: Hook'em |
Master 2500 Crab Cake City | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Thanks Daniel! Those are really helpful |
2014-01-21 9:07 PM in reply to: Hook'em |
Member 1004 | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by Hook'em Jorge's Winter Training Plan is a free plan on BT. You won't get bored. I couldn't find it. I looked under training plans. Is it somewhere else? |
2014-01-22 1:38 PM in reply to: Brian W |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by Brian W Ever given THE SUFFERFEST a try? They keep my pretty entertained and there are vids from 24min - 2Hrs in length. You should try TrainerRoad + Sufferfest together! A HECK of a workout! |
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2014-01-22 1:44 PM in reply to: d00d |
113 | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Spinervals makes some good videos. I was foruntunate enough to find a table full of them on closeout at a bike shop for $4 a piece! |
2014-01-22 2:15 PM in reply to: b2run |
Deep in the Heart of Texas | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by b2run Originally posted by Hook'em I couldn't find it. I looked under training plans. Is it somewhere else? Jorge's Winter Training Plan is a free plan on BT. You won't get bored. Here you go: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/training-plans-view.asp?planid=10920&memberlevel=1
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2014-01-22 4:33 PM in reply to: Hook'em |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by Hook'em b2run, what make/model trainer do you have? I have the BT plan in a spreadsheet for use with the Kurt Kinetic fluid trainer (CycleOps Fluid2 ok too) to use virtual power. Makes for cheap way to get into power related training and you will get stronger/faster, as long as you have a rear wheel speed pickup.Originally posted by b2run Originally posted by Hook'em I couldn't find it. I looked under training plans. Is it somewhere else? Jorge's Winter Training Plan is a free plan on BT. You won't get bored. Here you go: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/training-plans-view.asp?planid=10920&memberlevel=1
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2014-01-22 5:43 PM in reply to: wannatri? |
Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by wannatri? Spinervals makes some good videos. I was foruntunate enough to find a table full of them on closeout at a bike shop for $4 a piece! I swear by spinervals! I caught it on one of the specials and have pretty much all of the competition series, the fitness series and the ultra conditioning series videos downloaded and on my itunes. |
2014-01-22 8:19 PM in reply to: b2run |
Veteran 720 Aurora, Illinois | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts One of my favorites that was recently posted on Triathlete! http://triathlon.competitor.com/2014/01/training/one-hour-workout-k... |
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2014-01-23 5:53 AM in reply to: b2run |
Extreme Veteran 5722 | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts this is a GREAT workout http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/news/articles/2014/01/my-favorite-... 4x4 min at first, slowly build to 6x4min. You can also build in duration to something like 4x7min. |
2014-01-23 5:04 PM in reply to: marcag |
125 | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts I really recomend THE SUFFERFEST!! Those videos are awsome, and they helped me a LOT to improve my bike split. For my first 70.3 i used onlu SF videos during the week with longer rides on the weekends!! They will beat you good!! |
2014-01-23 6:33 PM in reply to: Donto |
Member 1004 | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by Donto Originally posted by Hook'em b2run, what make/model trainer do you have? I have the BT plan in a spreadsheet for use with the Kurt Kinetic fluid trainer (CycleOps Fluid2 ok too) to use virtual power. Makes for cheap way to get into power related training and you will get stronger/faster, as long as you have a rear wheel speed pickup. Originally posted by b2run Originally posted by Hook'em I couldn't find it. I looked under training plans. Is it somewhere else? Jorge's Winter Training Plan is a free plan on BT. You won't get bored. Here you go: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/training-plans-view.asp?planid=10920&memberlevel=1
I have the cyclops fluid but no electronics, power, heart rate on it. I've only been doing this one year so I'm haven't advanced to the fancy dodads yet. |
2014-01-23 6:46 PM in reply to: b2run |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL | Subject: RE: Need new trainer workouts Originally posted by b2run All you need is to have your speed picked up on the rear wheel. If you have that, you can use the (virtual) power program of the BT cycling plan using the spreadsheet. If you would like to take a look at it send me an email, its listed on my profile.Originally posted by Donto I have the cyclops fluid but no electronics, power, heart rate on it. I've only been doing this one year so I'm haven't advanced to the fancy dodads yet. Originally posted by Hook'em b2run, what make/model trainer do you have? I have the BT plan in a spreadsheet for use with the Kurt Kinetic fluid trainer (CycleOps Fluid2 ok too) to use virtual power. Makes for cheap way to get into power related training and you will get stronger/faster, as long as you have a rear wheel speed pickup.Originally posted by b2run Originally posted by Hook'em I couldn't find it. I looked under training plans. Is it somewhere else? Jorge's Winter Training Plan is a free plan on BT. You won't get bored. Here you go: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/training/training-plans-view.asp?planid=10920&memberlevel=1 |
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