Workouts in a Binder for Indoor Cycling [Spiral-bound]

Wes Hobson (Author), Dirk Friel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 18, 2005

Indoor workouts on trainers and spin bikes are great opportunities to isolate weaknesses, work on drills, and more closely measure performance, but the preset courses of a stationary bike can quickly become boring. These spiral-bound, sweat proof workouts enable cyclists and triathletes to choose workouts geared toward their personal objectives, making indoor rides more interesting and productive. Each workout allows the athlete to use heart rate zones, perceived exertion, power levels, or a combination of methods to track performance and improve skills. The workouts are categorized by objective: endurance, force, speed skills, muscular endurance, anaerobic endurance, or power. The book can be used in conjunction with training plans for both triathlon and cycling and is the perfect solution for days when inclement weather threatens to cancel a ride.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 112 pages
• Publisher: VeloPress (November 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931382751
• ISBN-13: 978-1931382755
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #66 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Cycling

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i LOVE these workouts, November 2, 2006

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autumn connell "mamarsupial" (st. paul, mn) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Workouts in a Binder for Indoor Cycling (Spiral-bound)

i've just started a second off season of using this book while on the trainer. i've found the workouts to be fun and effective. makes an hour or two on the trainer fly by. my overall speed in races went up quite a bit after using this book during last year's off-season. i do triathlons and duathlons, but am planning on doing some road racing next year. i have no doubt that these workouts will help my overall performance.

as for pushing too hard or going too fast for beginners, there are base building schedules at the beginning of the book, and each workout has a target heart rate zone and a target rpe (rate of perceived exertion), so its just up to the rider to monitor.

i also have the swim workouts in a binder, but i have gotten much more use out of the 'workouts in a binder for the indoor cyclist.'

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent training plans, December 18, 2006

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Raoul Duke "R. Duke" (San Antonio, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Workouts in a Binder for Indoor Cycling (Spiral-bound)

I don't think I would ever say this, but I am excited to get on my trainer. I have been a big fan of the author's father, Joe Friel, so I really like Dirk's coaching style. I especially like this book because it allows me to incorporate Joe Friel's workouts onto a trainer.

The book is organized into seven different types of workouts to suit different weaknesses. The workouts are well thought out and will certainly help beat the boredom of riding a trainer. Most of the workouts are about an hour, except for some of the longer endurance rides. These workouts appear to be geared for someone who is pretty fit, but there are notes that allow you to tailor them to those just getting into high-intensity training.

While I don't believe you will be come an exceptional cyclist on the trainer alone, this book certainly will help you get the most out of those days you are forced to endure trainer hell.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for the serious cyclist, March 9, 2007

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Brian Gant (nashville, tn United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Workouts in a Binder for Indoor Cycling (Spiral-bound)

This book could be used alone or as an additional resource to Joe Friel's book, the Cyclist's Training Bible. This book focuses on specific workouts which include endurance, speed skills, muscular endurance, power, force, and anaerobic endurance, all of which are part of Joe Friel's book.

Any level of cyclist could benefit from this book, but I think it is probably intended more for the serious recreational cyclist or racers. If you follow the workouts as written, many of them can be very intense and grueling, especially the power and anaerobic endurance workouts. I've been using this book for about two months and have increased by intensity over the last several weeks, and I have definitely seen noticeable improvements in my cycling out on the road.

For anyone who is serious about getting stronger and faster on the bike while developing better technique, this book is a must have resource.