Cathe: Interval training on bike?

Shaz

Cathlete
Hi Cathe, I love your weights videos, and am slowly getting into step. I have the intensity series, and have learned the step moves in your cardio and weights video, but don't yet feel ready for IMAX-2. Therefore, I wondered if you could recommend an interval workout that I could follow using my exercise bike (the intensity level goes up really high). Not too long though, as pedalling does get a bit boring!

Regards,
Sharon.
 
I think Gin Miller's Intense Moves is perfect. It's only 45 minutes long, has 10 intervals like IMaxes one and two, but the blasts are always exactly one minute long. I find this makes a great workout on a bike. I ride 12 miles in 40 minutes and add a few minutes of warm up and cool down.
 
Gin Miller? that is interesting I may have to try it, since I have that tape.
I like to go along with IMAX2 on my bike for a great interval workout. It is longer that intense moves though.
I use a heart rate monitor to be sure I am really challenging my self.
Judy

May God always grant you a sunbeam to warm you... a moonbeam to charm you...& a sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you :)
 
There's a Spinervals series with Coach Troy. There are something like a dozen videos. I'm not familiar enough to recommend one. If they get too long, just turn him off & cool down on your own.
juliee
 
I use a Schwinn Airdyne and just pedal harder/faster during intervals. It works just fine. It's not the same as a spinning bike, but since it works, I think I'll skip buying another huge expensive piece of equipment.
I even stand up on the bike sometimes, and change my position a bit to vary the work on the leg muscles.
 
Hi Sharon! Assuming that level one is the easiest try this 40 minute random interval workout.

Warm up on level 1 for two minutes, then level 2 for two minutes, and level 3 for four minutes ( so warm up totals 8 minutes).

Now go to level 4 and ride fast for two minutes, and drop back to level 2 for active recovery for one minute (3 minutes total).

Then go to level 4 for three minutes at a quick pace and then bump up to level 5 for 30 seconds at your fastest pace, drop back to level 2 for active recovery for two minutes (5 minute 30 seconds total).

Now go to level 5 at a quick pace for one minute(if it bothers your knees, lift your butt off of the seat while you ride)now bump right to level 6 for 30 seconds at your fastest pace. Back to level 5 for a quick pace for one minute and then drop back to level 2 for a one minute recovery (3 minute 30 seconds total).

Do level 6 for one minute as fast as you can. Recover at level 3 for two minutes at a moderately fast pace (3 minutes total).

Do a high level that makes you HAVE to stand up to pedal at the fastest pace you can (it will be considerably slower since it is hard) for two minutes, drop to level 4 for two minutes pedaling super fast, the increase to level 6 and pedal at a quick pace for one minute and then drop to level 2 for a two minute moderate pace (7 minutes total).

Do level 3 fast for a minute, level 4 fast for a minute, level 5 fast for a minute, level two for two minutes at a moderate pace (5 minutes total).

Do the hardest level you can at the fastest pace you can (rear out of the saddle) for two minutes, recover at level 2 for one minute and then go to level one and pedal for the remaining 4 minutes (gradually slowing down each minute)(6 minutes total).

Do a thorough lower body stretch when you finish.

Please keep in mind if reading this looks to hard or too easy, simply alter the levels of your bike to challenge your current fitness level.

Good Luck!
 

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