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2009-07-26 1:10 PM

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Subject: Spinning
What is the general view on substituting spinning for actual bike time?  I ride outside on weekends but, given stop signs, traffic, etc., it is difficult to get a good amount of time in higher HR zones.  The spin classes seem like a great way to get the higher intensity training in, but I'm not sure if I'm spending much of my overall bike time on spinner (vs bike)...right now it's about 65% spinning and 35% actual bike time weekly.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

2009-07-26 2:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Spinning
where do you live that there are too many lights to ride?

even when i kept my rides to staying in the city of columbus i could get in a solid workout......
2009-07-26 5:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Spinning
I think most people feel that actual biking will benefit you the most.

As for me...I have child care issues to where I can't get out on my bike more than 1 or 2 days a week.

My options are either the Spin Classes at the Y (which offer 2 hour free daycare) or riding on the trainer at home. 

Personaly, the Spin classes are a lot more fun than the trainer, so I tend to lean that way, but both beat sitting on the sofa and watching TV.

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