Spinning / Training videos

BrunoG · #1 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 03:14 PM

Hello everyone,

This winter, I decided to do some spinning. I bought a couple of videos from Coach Troy and Coach Carmichael on e-bay. I find both series quite helpful. (Those from Coach Carmichael show a meter with the recommended rpm superimposed on the screen, I find it quite helpful because I am more comfortable with rpms below 80 while I think a person benefits more from training at higher rpms and seeing this meter with recommended rpm between 90 and 110 really motivates me. )

Besides videos from these two coaches, do you know of other training videos ?

What other DVDs or videos do you use for spinning ?

According to you, what are the best videos for training or spinning ?

By the way, these videos tend to be rather expensive (approx $40 + shipping), unless you buy the VHS (you can find some below $10 + shipping). You can make a backup DVD copy of the VHS (for personal use, according to the law) using a video stabilizer.

Bruno

velocia · #2 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 03:28 PM

I have several spinervals which I find great for riding on my trainer. I also enjoy looking at the TDF DVDs from the Lance era to help pass time.

This winter, I was lucky enough to find a used Tacx I-Magic and must say that doing the real life videos has completely changed my indoor training.

I highly recommend it, or the Fortius which is even better.

FD

velocia · #3 (**permalink**) 01-18-2009, 03:19 AM

Forgot to mention that I also have Cyclo-Core and Cyclo-Zen from Cyclo-CORE Training Programs, Cycling Plans, and Core Workouts for Avid Cyclists .

These do offer great workouts.

I know that he now offers online spinning classes and on-demand workouts here www.cyclo-club.com. I haven't tried any yet but I'm sure these must be good as this guy is quite intense.

BrunoG · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2009, 01:17 PM

I just ordered the series "Cycling Fitness Results" from Amazon.com: Amazon.com: Cycling Fitness Results Spinning DVD Set: Movies & TV

This series consists of 6 DVDs with 3 workouts / DVD. I should be able to comment on these once I have received them on done some workouts.

Bruno

Ricardo · #5 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 01:55 PM

Sorry, I'm a complete newbie to spinning but I have a question:

Do you do all of your spinning alone or do you take classes? For some reason, I tend to think of people doing this in a group at a gym, rather than alone at home.

velocia · #6 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009, 03:33 PM

Ricardo,

I've tried both and can definitely say that spinning in the gym is hard to beat.

However, the schedule of the classes don't always meet my own schedule (work, 2 young kids, etc...) and I found myself training at home more than often.

Spinning by yourself at home is somewhat boring so I bought a used I-Magic last year which is great.

As long as you're consistent, any worjout is great.

Sept 1st today... I'll push back indoor workout for as long as I can !

nakchura · #7 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BrunoG

Hello everyone,

This winter, I decided to do some spinning. I bought a couple of videos from Coach Troy and Coach Carmichael on e-bay. I find both series quite helpful. (Those from Coach Carmichael show a meter with the recommended rpm superimposed on the screen, I find it quite helpful because I am more comfortable with rpms below 80 while I think a person benefits more from training at higher rpms and seeing this meter with recommended rpm between 90 and 110 really motivates me. )

Besides videos from these two coaches, do you know of other training videos ?

What other DVDs or videos do you use for spinning ?

According to you, what are the best videos for training or spinning ?

By the way, these videos tend to be rather expensive (approx $40 + shipping), unless you buy the VHS (you can find some below $10 + shipping). You can make a backup DVD copy of the VHS (for personal use, according to the law) using a video stabilizer.

Bruno

Wow, that's sort of expensive for me. I also do some spinning training sometimes but I'm learning it through my friends.

nakchura · #8 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by velocia

I have several spinervals which I find great for riding on my trainer. I also enjoy looking at the TDF DVDs from the Lance era to help pass time.

This winter, I was lucky enough to find a used Tacx I-Magic and must say that doing the real life videos has completely changed my indoor training.

I highly recommend it, or the Fortius which is even better.

FD

How about some videos in youtube? Do you know some? At least there its free. I really don't have much money to but those DVDs you see.

nakchura · #9 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by velocia

Forgot to mention that I also have Cyclo-Core and Cyclo-Zen from Cyclo-CORE Training Programs, Cycling Plans, and Core Workouts for Avid Cyclists .

These do offer great workouts.

I know that he now offers online spinning classes and on-demand workouts here www.cyclo-club.com. I haven't tried any yet but I'm sure these must be good as this guy is quite intense.

Sounds great! I'm glad you shared them here. You know I watched a clip of that somewhere and it looks really great.