Fanchy
I'm looking for music made by artists similar to some of these:
The Medic Droid
Millionaires
Jeffree Star
3Oh 3
know any? I'm really in need of music like that.
=]
would appreciate any help! ^_^
Answer
I set my friends on fire
Breathe Carolina
The Spin Cycle
Brokencyde
nickasaur!
I set my friends on fire
Breathe Carolina
The Spin Cycle
Brokencyde
nickasaur!
is using indoor cycle trainers as good as going to spinning class?
frankfarte
if so, what kind of trainer should i get that will simulate going to spin class?
are you able to adjust the tention as if you are going down a hill( very fast) or up a hill( very tough/slow)?
what brand/ type would be the best for this, i consider myself intermediate. i am looking for the trainers you attatch to the back wheel of your regular bike, not a stationary bike.
thanks
Answer
The big differences of spin class bikes vs a trainer stand:
- spin bikes have that heavy flywheel that simulates the mass of your entire body; this tends to "smooth out" your pedaling effort. On a trainer stand, there's hardly any flywheel so your pedaling feels (is) much "jerk-ier" which really bugs me. It may not bug you as much.
- On a trainer stand, you're on your actual regular bike that fits you the way you're used to. On a spin bike, even though it's adjustable, it's never quite exactly the same. This may or may not make any difference to training, but it does bug me.
- In a spin class, you have the instructor yelling, everyone else working hard, loud music, it's really motivational and the time goes by fast. On a trainer stand, it's just you and your tunes and the clock, and if you start slacking off nobody will know. Plus psychologically, it's harder for me to really push myself for more than a few minutes riding solo on the traininer, but in a 60 minute spin class I can hammer the whole time.
- Tension / resistance: really depends on the equipment. Some spin bikes I've been on I can crank it all the way down and still not have it be hard enough. Others, if I crank it down a few turns I can't even move the pedals. On a trainer stand, you have the bike's gears, plus some models have a resistance setting. But the big problem is if your tire slips on the roller. Generally, strong riders complain they can't make it as difficult as a good spin bike or being on the road. For an intermediate rider, any good trainer stand should be hard enough.
Finally, how much can you spend? You can buy for-real spin bikes if you have the $. Figure a used one in the $500-$1000 range, new is up to $2k. Check with the used fitness equipment stores.
Oh, and always use a fan blowing air over you, trust me you'll be able to push harder and get a better workout.
Scott
The big differences of spin class bikes vs a trainer stand:
- spin bikes have that heavy flywheel that simulates the mass of your entire body; this tends to "smooth out" your pedaling effort. On a trainer stand, there's hardly any flywheel so your pedaling feels (is) much "jerk-ier" which really bugs me. It may not bug you as much.
- On a trainer stand, you're on your actual regular bike that fits you the way you're used to. On a spin bike, even though it's adjustable, it's never quite exactly the same. This may or may not make any difference to training, but it does bug me.
- In a spin class, you have the instructor yelling, everyone else working hard, loud music, it's really motivational and the time goes by fast. On a trainer stand, it's just you and your tunes and the clock, and if you start slacking off nobody will know. Plus psychologically, it's harder for me to really push myself for more than a few minutes riding solo on the traininer, but in a 60 minute spin class I can hammer the whole time.
- Tension / resistance: really depends on the equipment. Some spin bikes I've been on I can crank it all the way down and still not have it be hard enough. Others, if I crank it down a few turns I can't even move the pedals. On a trainer stand, you have the bike's gears, plus some models have a resistance setting. But the big problem is if your tire slips on the roller. Generally, strong riders complain they can't make it as difficult as a good spin bike or being on the road. For an intermediate rider, any good trainer stand should be hard enough.
Finally, how much can you spend? You can buy for-real spin bikes if you have the $. Figure a used one in the $500-$1000 range, new is up to $2k. Check with the used fitness equipment stores.
Oh, and always use a fan blowing air over you, trust me you'll be able to push harder and get a better workout.
Scott
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