5 Tips For Better Indoor Riding from Saris Power Training Newsletter, 12/11/07
Filed under: Workouts & Training Plans
5 TIPS FOR BETTER INDOOR RIDING
1. Stay Cool.
Use a fan to keep core temperature down. The air is not moving around
you like it is outside. When core temperature rises, performance
drops.
2. Stay Motivated.
Doing an indoor trainer workout can numb your brain. Change routines
and change venues. Listen to motivational music or form an indoor
group ride to keep you and your cycling buddies motivated together.
3. Stay Consistent.
Keeping a consistent bike and training set-up will allow you to
accurately assess your fitness gains.
4. Stay Hydrated.
Take on more fluids than you would on the road. Average about 2 water
bottles per hour. It only takes a 2% loss in fluids to have a
dramatic affect on performance. Proper hydration keeps core temps
down and performance up.
5. Don't Stay too Long.
Limit indoor trainer time to 90 minutes maximum. An indoor workout
consisting of precise intervals with changes in intensity and cadence
will be much more effective than a long base building session.