best spinning bikes with computer image
Serendipit
I am interested in losing a little weight and toning up a bit, but I don't want a short term thing. I was ready to buy a recumbent bike to work out indoors because it is getting cooler and i won't have an excuse not to use it. Although I saw on biggest loser the trainer said to get a spin bike. I am not sure what that is but he said that it is the best workout u can get? Any suggestions for me? I am strictly asking about the bikes. I already know about diet.
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The one you continue to use is the best one. Real cyclists all use a regular outdoor bike on a trainer (see links below). The least expensive trainers, like I use, are less than $100 (minus bike). The benefit is that once you take the bike off, they take up hardly any space, and when you're riding, it feels the same as your regular bike, because it IS your regular bike.
If money is no object, Computrainer is the gold standard. It interfaces with your computer, (and HRM or Powertap if you have them), allowing you to ride various virtual courses, or even race friends on the internet.
Spin bikes are a specialized contraption used in spin classes. Spin classes can be a fun diversion, but I wouldn't bother with one of those for home use.
The one you continue to use is the best one. Real cyclists all use a regular outdoor bike on a trainer (see links below). The least expensive trainers, like I use, are less than $100 (minus bike). The benefit is that once you take the bike off, they take up hardly any space, and when you're riding, it feels the same as your regular bike, because it IS your regular bike.
If money is no object, Computrainer is the gold standard. It interfaces with your computer, (and HRM or Powertap if you have them), allowing you to ride various virtual courses, or even race friends on the internet.
Spin bikes are a specialized contraption used in spin classes. Spin classes can be a fun diversion, but I wouldn't bother with one of those for home use.
How to go fast on a road bike?
DaDude
I just purchased my first road bike. Nothing special, a GT Series 4. I was just wondering what tactics are used to get up to a high speed and stay at a high speed. People say get in a high gear, but does that mean more resistance or less resistance? What gears should I use, the big one or the little one?
Answer
Real simple... Always pedal in a gear that's easy to "spin" using moderate pedal pressure at the most. When it becomes too easy - up-shift. When it starts to become difficult - downshift.
Speed will come with practice. What good is high gear if you're straining or mashing on the pedals so hard, your guts & leg muscles are busting?
Get a cycle computer if needed that tells "cadence". Keep between 70 - 90 rpm. You'll soon find your own optimal cadence. Pros cycle at a higher cadence than that even.
Real simple... Always pedal in a gear that's easy to "spin" using moderate pedal pressure at the most. When it becomes too easy - up-shift. When it starts to become difficult - downshift.
Speed will come with practice. What good is high gear if you're straining or mashing on the pedals so hard, your guts & leg muscles are busting?
Get a cycle computer if needed that tells "cadence". Keep between 70 - 90 rpm. You'll soon find your own optimal cadence. Pros cycle at a higher cadence than that even.
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