Question: I admit it. I’m a wimp when it comes to riding in temperatures below 50F degrees. So I try to stay fit by taking spinning classes at my local community center or riding my bike on an indoor trainer. Which method do you recommend? — Ted S. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: I like both….
Question: I’m stuck on the indoor trainer for the winter and I’m going crazy! I use headphones and play loud and obnoxious music, but the minutes crawl by. Please send some ideas or I’ll be riding in a rubber room. — Mary P. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Boredom is nearly unavoidable on trainers because your…
Question: I bet you’re sick of questions about how to escape boredom on the trainer, but this winter has gone on forever and I’m still grinding away in the basement. I try to pedal for at least an hour, four days a week. I’ve followed all your previous workout advice. Do you have any other…
Question: I’m afraid I’m going to go nuts this winter, stuck on the trainer here in the Midwest. Should I periodize indoor training, or is it okay simply to pick three or four trainer workouts and rotate them? — Charlie L. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Believe me, Charlie, I can identify. I live at 6,000…
Question: I have a CompuTrainer and a set of rollers. Currently, with no outdoor riding, I’m doing two days of weight lifting, three days on the CT, one day on rollers and one day off. Each workout is about an hour long. Am I doing it right? — Jon P. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Your…
