Stationary Bike Workout?
- Thread starter MRSchultz
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Hi Marcia! Some time ago I asked about a good spinning tape to use with my recumbant stationary bike. There were several people who gave me some ideas! However, I don't remember what tapes they suggested. :-( If you have an upright bike, I'm sure almost any spinning tape would be good! I'm thinking I've heard good things about a tape called Spinnervals -- I know Collage Video has those, among other spinning tapes. 
Hollie
Hollie
Aquajock
Cathlete
In addition to the other suggestions, consider purchasing some cycling music CD's from fitness music companies (Power Music, Dynamix, Music Flex, etc.) and design your own workouts - faster music = less tension, slower music = more tension) - that could engage your brain even more!
Annette Q. Aquajock
Annette Q. Aquajock
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honeybunch
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If you mean workouts without tapes, heres an idea. Keep in mind that I tend to make things overly simple, whether that good or not.
First, (after you've decided how long you want to work out) have your bike in a room with a TV, and be sure you have on a program that really interestes you.....you may have to tape something, or get a movie at the video store.
Second: do a 5 minute warm up
Third: go into a steady pace, gradually cranking up your speed and resistance level. Do this for another 5 minutes.
Fourth: Start adding intervals, meaning increase your speed and go all out for about two minutes, then bring it down to your previous steady pace.
Fifth: Alternate this pattern until you've reached your time limit (30, 40, 45 minutes,or whatever)
Sixth: Cool down for another few minutes or so.
That's all folks.
First, (after you've decided how long you want to work out) have your bike in a room with a TV, and be sure you have on a program that really interestes you.....you may have to tape something, or get a movie at the video store.
Second: do a 5 minute warm up
Third: go into a steady pace, gradually cranking up your speed and resistance level. Do this for another 5 minutes.
Fourth: Start adding intervals, meaning increase your speed and go all out for about two minutes, then bring it down to your previous steady pace.
Fifth: Alternate this pattern until you've reached your time limit (30, 40, 45 minutes,or whatever)
Sixth: Cool down for another few minutes or so.
That's all folks.
DebbieH
Cathlete
Hi Marcia!
I have two tapes I like that are designed for spinning bikes. I'm assuming you can regulate the tension on your stationary bike?? If so, I think you would enjoy both of these tapes. They are killers too! :7 Mindy Mylrea's~"Sport Cycle" & Jay Blahnik's~"Precision Cycling". Both included some tough intervals. Have fun with your new bike, whatever you decide.
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
I have two tapes I like that are designed for spinning bikes. I'm assuming you can regulate the tension on your stationary bike?? If so, I think you would enjoy both of these tapes. They are killers too! :7 Mindy Mylrea's~"Sport Cycle" & Jay Blahnik's~"Precision Cycling". Both included some tough intervals. Have fun with your new bike, whatever you decide.
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
DebbieH
Cathlete
One more thing!
Here is some info on both tapes:
Jay's tape is filmed indoors:
[http://www.collagevideo.com/showvideo.asp?item=4556]
Mindy's tape is filmed outdoors:
[http://www.mindymylrea.com/videos.html#sc]
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
Here is some info on both tapes:
Jay's tape is filmed indoors:
[http://www.collagevideo.com/showvideo.asp?item=4556]
Mindy's tape is filmed outdoors:
[http://www.mindymylrea.com/videos.html#sc]
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!