Turbo training during the cold, dark winter months can sometimes be the only way to keep up the fitness.
But whirring away on your own staring at the garage wall can soon start to test anyones motivation and dedication. Here are some ideas to liven up those turbo sessions:
- Have a plan. Don’t just get onto your turbo and start pedalling. You’ll benefit much more from a turbo session that has some structure and a goal. Don’t forget to warm up at the start of the session and cool down at the end. Do this in a low gear, spinning easily for about 10 minutes. During the main session you can then use gear changes, tempo changes (a cycle computer that measures cadence – like the Cateye Strada Cadence – can help with this) and different time intervals to vary the session and make the minutes fly by!
- Find friends – if you’ve got a big garage invite your mates round. You might not give up as readily if you mates are there too!
- Better still, join a club. A lot of cycling clubs run a coached turbo session during the winter months. Locally, the Newmarket Cycling and Triathlon Club run a popular session. These are very social events and as they are coached you can just turn up and do as you are told. Easy! Details can be found on the club website.
- Training DVDs are another alternative. A lot can be overly-enthusiastic but give your sessions structure and can be highly amusing!
I’ll try to put more turbo session ideas on here as the winter goes on. If anyone else has tips they’d like to share then please add them!
Keep pedaling!
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