Product Description

Indoor workouts on trainers and spin bikes are great opportunities to isolate weaknesses, work on drills, and more closely measure performance, but the preset courses of a stationary bike can quickly become boring. These spiral-bound, sweat proof workouts enable cyclists and triathletes to choose workouts geared toward their personal objectives, making indoor rides more interesting and productive. Each workout allows the athlete to use heart rate zones, perceived exertion, power levels, or a combination of methods to track performance and improve skills. The workouts are categorized by objective: endurance, force, speed skills, muscular endurance, anaerobic endurance, or power. The book can be used in conjunction with training plans for both triathlon and cycling and is the perfect solution for days when inclement weather threatens to cancel a ride.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18601 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 112 pages

Customer Reviews

Workouts in a Binder for Indoor Cycling
So far I think it is a good resource for cycling. I have not gotten through all the workouts yet, but the few I have tried are very good.
The book surprised me because of the smaller size. I guess I was looking for a normal 8 1/2 x 11 size book, but this is okay.

Any cyclist involved in gym workouts needs this.
The problem with most workout books is that they aren't designed to be used while in the process of a workout itself. Enter the spiral-bound, lay-flat and smaller 'Workouts in a Binder' series, of which FOR INDOOR CYCLING is the most practical. Here workouts are presented which use and also combine the three methods of heart rate, perceived exertion, power output for maximum results: workouts which can either stand alone or blend into an overall training regimen. Any cyclist involved in gym workouts needs this.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Used by Winter Training Spin Class
As a cyclist and instructor, I used this book last winter for an indoor cycling group that ranged from the first time triathlete to experienced ironmen! We used a 12 week program and followed the book as a guideline. Because everyone works at their own intensity, it works and motivates for all levels.

I even emailed Dirk, who responded with some recommendations! I still use this book in my basement for routine and guidance. It gives structure to workouts that can meander and go "no where", building strength, endurance and power for spring riding. Highly recommend! Don't let the jargon scare you, Dirk and Wes give many objective and subjective measures to self guide thru workouts.

I want a second edition!