So–how do you stay motivated to spin inside? My top ten list follows. Please chip in and leave your comments. We’re all seeking a little inspiration right now….do your part!
Top Ten Reasons to Keep Spinning
10.) Stress relief
9.) Keeping some level of fitness
8.) We might get a thaw and I want to be ready to really ride.
7.) Lance is on the cover of every single cycling magazine, and if he’s doing it AGAIN, dammit I should too.
6.) Keeping those 5 pounds off.
5.) Watching the Biggest Loser while spinning and knowing they are working way harder than you are, so stop whining and keep those legs moving…
4.) A reason to design interesting playlists on the ipod.
3.) Being single–have to keep in fightin’ shape.
2.) Secretly I’m a masochist and enjoy the tedium and martyrdom of this inane activity.
1.) Continuing to eat pretty much whatever I want.
Bottom line: This is a a means to an end. What do you do to prod yourself along?
-Karen
3 Comments
January 24, 2009 at 12:58
Pop music and videos of past Tours de France are helpful for avoiding excruciating boredom. Something else that works well is a highly-structured workout, where I’m changing gears, effort-level, and cadence every few minutes.
Don’t forget the essentials: a fan to keep cool air blowing on you (to replicate convective cooling that you get with outside rides), a towel, and plenty of water.
January 24, 2009 at 14:04
[...] Cycling: Defeating the Boredom At Sip, Clip, and Go!, Karen lists her top ten reasons to spin indoors. My favorite is #8: 8.) We might get a thaw and I want to be ready to really [...]
January 28, 2009 at 05:02
[...] least fun to do indoors on a trainer or whatever (2-3 hours pedalling indoors! Come on..! You need serious motivation for that!) Well, I will let you know how I get on, and also what I’ve been doing to stay fit this [...]