Turbo trainer - workouts?

[moustachebandit]

I was just wondering if anyone had any good workout routines for a turbo trainer?

I am unfit and trying to get myself back into shape and as getting out on the bike is a little difficult at the moment the TT is the only real option for me.

Looking for a routine that will help me build up my level of fitness, get me breathing hard and my get my heart going.

Cheers

James

[Pete102]

Sufferfest.

Failing that, google GCN Spinning on youtube.

:-)

Grunter Von Agony awaits.

[julianm]

This regime was legendary a few years back - if you can stick it it will work -
http://www.rogerallen.me.uk/Turbo%20Training.pdf
Keep the sweat off your bike - it`s very corrosive!
Good luck!

[tobinen]

This would be a good start IMO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hl1WAGKjMc

[neenaw]

I'd definitely go with Sufferfest, well worth the money.
If you've got a suitable turbo then try using Trainerroad, they have some good training sessions and training plans on there and it can also be combined with Sufferfest videos if you like.

[esuuv]

As above - some kind of cadence / heart rate monitor (or a power meter) hooked up to a laptop, trainer road subscription and some sufferfest videos.............and a towel over your bike / the floor.

[moustachebandit]

Thanks for the suggestions guys - going to try all of them!

I did the GCN work out last night and felt pretty good for it. I think I am going to have to rinse that one out a good few times before I progress onto something more demanding. My legs feel so weak! Sat down isn't an issue but rising out of the saddle for hills is what really knackers me out!

I only have a basic TT (£60 Amazon bobbie) didn't want to spend to much initially just incase I found I didn't like using the TT, but I might progress to something more advanced later on down the line.

Cheers

James

[rhinochopig]

Pete102 said:

Sufferfest.

Failing that, google GCN Spinning on youtube.

:-)

Grunter Von Agony awaits.

The one where the train blocks your path is utter agony. Just getting to the top of the climb is struggle. 7 to 8 for the whole climb and then the sprint at the top is a killer

[TonyHetherington]

moustachebandit said:

I only have a basic TT (£60 Amazon bobbie) didn't want to spend to much initially just incase I found I didn't like using the TT, but I might progress to something more advanced later on down the line.

I've a bog standard turbo trainer too, but use it with trainer road and for $10 per month I think it's great. Assuming you have a garmin unit already, all you need in addition is a garmin usb stick which lets your laptop talk to your garmin bits. Then trainerroad works great - I've really noticed the difference

[T350 Al]

Audiofuel do a good range in podcast-style turbo trainer sessions. Chrissie Wellington's Ride Harder range is a personal favourite, though I usually couple it with her Run Faster tracks for a tough brick session.