As the winter months hit here in the Midwest I'm sure many people are starting to log a lot of time on their indoor trainers. I personally enjoy the trainer for its time effectiveness but I know a lot of people actively dislike spending time biking indoors. Well, just in time for the off-season is this timely article from Training Peaks on the benefits of indoor cycling training.
- Time efficiency - As someone who lives in the city this is a big one for me. I love the great outdoors but sometimes I just have to knock out a workout and move on to the next thing on my list.
- Safety - It's scary how common it is to hear a horror story about someone getting hit on their bikes while they’re out on the road. I know you can’t live your life in fear but it’s reassuring to know you don’t have to worry about cars while on your trainer.
- Focus - You can really dial in your workout on the trainer. You don’t have to worry about traffic lights, stop signs, or wind and you can specify the intensity with pinpoint accuracy at every point of the ride.
- Effectiveness - This one goes hand in hand with time efficiency and focus. You can really dial in your workout in a short period of time for maximum efficiency.
- Social - Well, I know some people who ride solo in their pain caves at home so this last item doesn't really apply to them. Others, like me, train with a group and this last one is pretty nice. I see no need to suffer the long winter months by yourself if you can help it. It just makes the workouts go faster and it lets you push yourself harder as you see everyone else around you pushing just as hard.
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