I want to get a Turbo Trainer for the Winter. Any advice would be

[paulw1969]

As many will know there are an infinite number of variations on intervals out there. As i stated before my time on a trainer is intense to the point that i am concentrating on actually keeping the pedals going and also not falling off the bike. I dont get time to get bored as i am too busy looking forward to the next "rest period" which is usually zone 4 and not zone 5 (HR).
I would recommend a HR monitor if you can but the "percieved effort" along with recognising your own breathing rate can be a viable alternative.

EDIT: Time spent on a trainer is generally more intense due to no freewheeling, stopping or climbing out of the saddle (usually) so you are pedalling constantly. Also extra strain is put on the wrists lower back etc as you are not stretching or generally moving around as you would on the road. This needs to be taken into account when planning sessions as it will take its toll on you.

 

[Rob3rt]

i would try and cycle a steady pace for 5mins then sprint for 1min, rest and back to steady. no real science behind what i did as it was just to keep me ticking over (not a racer or in a club or anything)
there are loads of plans out there to follow , example site
http://www.turbotraining.co.uk/

Yes I am aware that there are many ways to perform interval training, thanks anyway. However the reason I asked was to prompt you think about how you are utilising your time on the turbo trainer if you are getting bored.

 

[Get In The Van]

I recently got a Tacx sirius, its pretty decent, got 10 degrees of resistance, plus all your gears so plenty of selection to suit your needs. Its fairly quiet, (i use it in the house and Mrs Van doesn't mention the noise)
Its a solid build and has various bits for changing the wheel size if you want to use different bikes on it, MTB, Road etc etc.although not sure a Raleigh Chopper would fit
Anyway i've had no problems with it at all

 

[screenman]

Globalti, you are definitely not hitting max every time or at all that is for sure.

 

[bainy16]

Hi all i'm also new to cycling and have just purchased a turbo trainer for the winter months (cycleops fluid2 ).....my father-in-law is a obsessed cyclist and told me how boring trainers were but to help with it told me to get some dvds to help with the training which i did also he recomended sufferfest which i've down loaded but have yet to try.can anybody else recomend any training dvds or programs?

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I've been thinking of getting a trainer, but decided against it, I know I would hardly use it, instead I am just going to try and go out and ride everyday, even if it is just for 5 miles

 

[Rob3rt]

Hi all i'm also new to cycling and have just purchased a turbo trainer for the winter months (cycleops fluid2 ).....my father-in-law is a obsessed cyclist and told me how boring trainers were but to help with it told me to get some dvds to help with the training which i did also he recomended sufferfest which i've down loaded but have yet to try.can anybody else recomend any training dvds or programs?

I recommend ditching the gimmicky videos and just training specifically to your targets.

 

[bainy16]

I recommend ditching the gimmicky videos and just training specifically to your targets.

got them for a little help as i'm really unsure how just to train specific areas the main thing i want is more endurance and can;t really get out on the bike in the week