Turbo trainer , 30 mins intensive ?

[neil-935ql]

So , with winter loming just round the corner it's time for the turbo trainer , just wondering what I should be hitting on the turbo , yesterday I did 75 mins doing sprint bursts every 15 mins for about 2 mins each sprint , I have tried 30 min session and a 45 min session not to sure what's the best to hit really , seen online the 30 min intense session is popular , what are you up to on your turbo ? Any top tips ?

[NorthDave]

I alternate between doing long and light (mainly Zone 2) to intensive. By long I mean 60 mins+ and the intensive is more like 30 or 40 minutes. I use a Watt bike so it has workouts you can follow.

I definitely notice a difference after doing this - I'm faster and my endurance is better. The only thing I sometimes struggle is working out which style to do. I normally do a session a day during the working week.

[smifffymoto]

GCN have got some good videos on Youtube,in real time so you can play along.

[anonymous-user]

Loads of good training plans on the British cycling website. It's Amazing how often they are over looked. Particular favorites are big gear low cadence sessions and Russian steps.

[RichUK]

I use Trainerroad and follow their training guides, really feeling the benefit of them.

[nammynake]

It really depends what your aims are? Building fitness for racing next year, or just staying fit over winter? If it's the latter then I wouldn't overthink it - just do a variety of workouts covering sweet-spot/threshold (e.g. 2x20), VO2 intervals and sprints. Mixing it up will keep boredom at bay. If you can, have a go with Zwift, particularly the races (ZTR, KISS etc) - they've transformed my evening turbo sessions and definitely make workouts more interesting.